480 242 Crafts & Hobbies General Crafts & Hobbies Candlemaking & Soapmaking true Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:52:38 -0800 /system/videos/4/80/04/480.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, make, mold, candle, molded, crafts, lighting, lights, home, decoration, room, wax, shape, shaped How To Make a Molded Candle http://www.howcast.com/videos/480-How-To-Make-a-Molded-Candle http://www.howcast.com/videos/480-How-To-Make-a-Molded-Candle/edit approved 261 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=480"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=480" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 Chez_Kimberly http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/moldedcandle_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3971 false false false 17942 0 52 Warning Keep flammable items away from the stove. Never leave melting wax unattended and never use direct heat to melt it. If the wax catches fire, do NOT try to douse it with water—use a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or, for a fire contained in a pot, cover it with the pot lid.

]]> 17943 1 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/68.jpg Prepare workspace Prepare your workspace by covering it with wax paper or newspaper to make cleanup easier.

]]> 17944 2 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/74.jpg Heat wax Place the wax into a double boiler setup and heat to between 150 and 200 degrees, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the thermometer to check the temperature frequently. Don’t let it exceed 250 degrees or the vapors could become flammable.

]]> 17945 3 94 Tip Be sure to use a type of wax that will release easily from the mold – like paraffin, beeswax, or soy wax.

]]> 17946 4 102 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/102.jpg Thread wick Thread one end of the wick through the hole at the bottom of the mold so about half an inch of wick is sticking out. Roll this bit of wick into a tight coil, and hold it against the mold with your finger.

]]> 17947 5 114 Tip The length and thickness of the wick depends on the length and width of your candle mold, so check package specifications.

]]> 17948 6 122 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/122.jpg Seal mold With your other hand, roll a small piece of mold sealer into a ball and smear it over the coiled wick. Be sure the wick is completely covered, or wax will seep through the hole and make a mess.

]]> 17949 7 129 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/129.jpg Tie wick Pull the long side of the wick up and tie it to a thin rod. Rest the rod across the top of mold, making sure the wick is taut. Cut off any excess wick above the rod.

]]> 17950 8 146 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/146.jpg Stir wax When the wax has reached its proper temperature and is fully melted, remove it from the heat, turn off the stove, and stir.

]]> 17951 9 156 Tip If you want to add color or fragrance, mix in the additives according to the package directions just before removing the wax from the heat.

]]> 17952 10 165 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/165.jpg Pour wax Pour the wax into the mold until it reaches half an inch or so below the rim, saving about a cup for later use.

]]> 18209 11 173 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/173.jpg Let cool Put the mold aside to cool, keeping it away from any drafts or flammable objects. And don’t refrigerate it – the wax should cool slowly.

]]> 18210 12 183 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/183.jpg Poke holes Once the top has cooled and a skin has formed, usually about 30 minutes to an hour later, use a toothpick to poke a few deep holes near each wick to help prevent air pockets from forming.

]]> 18211 13 196 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/196.jpg Add wax As the temperature drops, the wax at the center of the candle tends to sink and form a well. Reheat the wax you saved and add it to the mold until the well is filled.

]]> 18212 14 206 Tip You may need to do this several times, but only fill the well and don’t over-pour. If fresh wax seeps down the sides of the mold, the candle will be harder to remove later.

]]> 18213 15 217 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/217.jpg Pull out of mold After the candle has sat for several hours and cooled completely, remove the sealer from the bottom, uncoil the wick, and pull the candle up and out of the mold. It should slip out easily.

]]> 18214 16 230 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/230.jpg Trim wick Untie the top of the wick and trim it to about a quarter of an inch. Cut off any excess wick on the bottom of the candle.

]]> 18215 17 238 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/480/238.jpg Rub out marks Use a small knife or cloth to rub out any imperfections or marks left on the candle from the mold.

]]> 18216 18 246 Fact Did you know? A molded candle machine—basically a piston used to eject hardening candles—was invented in 1834, allowing candles to be mass produced for the first time.

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