Safety first. I love candle making as it helps me relax, I just need to say that paraffin wax is flammable and I don't mean to be patronizing, just that I don't play with safety. No kids running around or pets should be allow near the wax. Wax and water don't get along to well either.
There is a lot of books on the subject and also you can find the materials on any craft store on on the web. I use a bit of new material and a lot of recycled materials.
- Wax is the fuel of a candle. Paraffin is a type of wax and is sold in several grades and forms including blocks, sheets and pellets. Paraffin wax premixed with stearin to prevent excessive dripping is the most convenient to use. There is also long burning beeswax sold in honeycombed or smooth sheets and as pellets. You can also use old and used candles, as the material is recyclable.
- Dyes, comes in blocks, pots, pellets and powder. Make sure is meant to be used for candles.
- The candle’s wick is the vehicle to burn the wax. You can do it yourself using cotton rope or buy it. Must be primed by dipping in molten was before they are burned. The diameter is important as if too thick the candle will smoke and if too thin the flame will be too small and extinguish. For molded candles you can also use a wick clip to anchor the bottom of the wick.
- Spices such as star anise, cinnamon, dried orange peel and dried flowers can be added as a decoration and aroma.
- Cookie cutters to use as molds and also to cut sheet wax and use as decoration.
- A hair dryer to warm a sheet of beeswax may also be useful.
- Aluminum cans, beach sand, paper, buttons, for decoration.
My favorite candles are the tapers dipped candles. Dip the wick onto a melted wax, I make them in pairs.
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