| Do you need some easy-to-do ideas on | | | | 4. Pour the wax into a pouring cup if you plan to |
| decorating candles? In this article I will discuss one | | | | use small votive containers or small glass jars. If |
| of the many ways you can create beautiful | | | | not, you can simply pour the wax directly into the |
| decorative candles for your home or to be given | | | | candle container(s). |
| as gifts. | | | | 5. Before pouring the melted wax into the |
| Here is a simple project that you can get your | | | | container, you have to place the tabbed, |
| hands on without needing any advanced skills in | | | | pre-waxed wick into the container. Make sure that |
| candle making. | | | | the wick is dead center before pouring the wax, |
| At the end I'll also share some quick tips that | | | | too. |
| could come in handy when making decorative | | | | 6. Pour the wax carefully. Leave at least a |
| candles. | | | | quarter inch of the wick at the top of the candle. |
| Fabric-wrapped decorative candles | | | | If you can leave half an inch of wick free, then |
| For this project, you will need a double boiler, a | | | | do so. |
| melting can for the wax, wax, a primed or | | | | 7. When the candle container is cool enough to |
| pre-waxed wick with a metal tab, dye, and some | | | | touch, prepare the fabric by making a ribbon. Use |
| fragrance oil if you fancy to make the candles | | | | the glue gun to secure the ribbon. |
| scented. You'll also need a ribbon fabric and a glue | | | | 8. Apply some hot glue to the center of the |
| gun. | | | | candle containers and place the ribbon there. Allow |
| You can use paraffin wax or soy wax for this | | | | the glue to set and harden. |
| project. If you like the deep color of beeswax, | | | | 9. Excess glue should be wiped clean. |
| you can also purchase a few blocks of beeswax. | | | | Quick tips when making decorative candles |
| Now that you have everything ready to start... | | | | - The container that you choose also has a |
| | | | bearing on the appearance of the candle. If you |
| 1. Cut the wax of your choice into cubes and | | | | can find fancy candle containers with textures and |
| place them inside the melting can. | | | | unusual shapes, you may want to experiment |
| 2. Fill the pot or double boiler with some water | | | | with those. |
| and allow the wax to melt. | | | | - Use primed wicks for all your projects; this will |
| 3. When the wax is all melted, add the dye and | | | | reduce the smoke and soot associated with |
| fragrance oil to the melted wax. Stir vigorously | | | | burning candles. |
| and allow the components to mix well with the | | | | With those handy tips and complete step-by-step |
| wax. When a nice, deep color has been achieved, | | | | guide, I believe you're all set to get on with your |
| your wax is ready for pouring. | | | | next decorative candles project? |