What Soy Candle Making Supplies Are Needed?
Getting The Right Soy Candle Making Supplies
Soy candles are becoming very popular today. With a few soy candle making supplies, you can make your own soy candles. Container candles are the easiest to make.
Of course, you will need soy wax to make your candles. One pound of soy wax will make approximately eight votive soy candles or fill a container that is approximately one pint in size.
You will need a container. For a country look, try a mason jar. A small flower vase can also make a pretty jar candle container. Make sure that your containers are clean and dry before use.
Unless you want an unscented candle, you will need candle fragrance oil. You may want to mix two or more scents to make your own fragrance. Be sure that you choose fragrance oils that are compatible with soy wax.
Soy wax is a translucent white unless you add coloring to the mixture. If you want a candle that is this color, there is no need to add coloring to the candle. If the container you are using is colored, then you may not want to add color either. If, however, you want to have a candle that is colored, you will need to add some wax dye. Wax dye comes in liquids, blocks or chips. The colors can be melted with the wax.
If you are using a larger diameter container for your soy candle, you will need a larger wick. If your container has a very large diameter, you may want to use multiple wicks. Wicks that have a metal disk at the end are the easiest to use.
In addition to these supplies, you will need a method to melt the soy wax. If you are just beginning, many people use a clean tin can that has been bent to form a pouring spout. The wax can be added to the can and then heated in a pan filled with water. This forms a double boiler set up and the can does not have to be cleaned after use.
If you find that, you enjoy making soy candles you may want to make an investment in a temperature controlled heat pot. Many people use cooking pots available at many stores. Just be sure that the pot has a temperature control device to avoid overheating the wax.
The soy wax and color chips or block should be heated over medium heat until it melts completely. After removing from heat, add the scent oil. Stir the mixture until everything looks to be combined. Pour the mixture into the jar gently and add the wick. After the candle has solidified, you can trim your wick to about one half inch above the wax.
One of the things you may enjoy about soy wax is that clean up is much easier than with paraffin. Soy wax will clean up with soap and water and utensils can be cleaned in the dishwasher safely.
If you are looking for soy candle making supplies, you should check your local hobby store or on the internet.
