| Making glow in the dark candles is fun, easy and | | | | 1)Have the kids break up the gel into little pieces |
| neat to do. A great project to do with the kids | | | | and place it in your melting pot. This lets the kids |
| on a cold rainy day this is fun for all age groups. | | | | get their hands into it and it feels gooey. No real |
| Kids love to create and there is a lot of room to | | | | mess for mom. Some candle makers recommend |
| create here. I will approach this article and break it | | | | using a double boiler system. What that means is |
| down into steps. | | | | you have a large pan with water in it and bring it |
| First Step, Supervision | | | | to a boil then take a pot with the gel in it and |
| I do not recommend letting children do this by | | | | place that in the boiling water. The water can not |
| themselves. You will be working with hot materials | | | | get hotter than 220 deg F because that is boiling |
| and perhaps a stove to melt your gel. So be very | | | | point. That way you never have an issue with the |
| available. Besides it is really about spending time | | | | gel catching on fire from being to hot. You do not |
| with them for you, and about learning for them. | | | | want the gel getting hotter than 200 deg. That is |
| Also, candles can be inherently dangerous due to | | | | why you always use your candle thermometer. |
| the fire portion of it. Suggest that they make | | | | You really do not need to heat your gel any |
| them and send it Uncle Bob and Aunt Martha as a | | | | higher than 180 for this application. DO NOT USE |
| present which show them how fun giving is.You | | | | A MICROWAVE TO HEAT YOUR GEL!!! The |
| do not want them burning them in their room. If | | | | safest easiest way to melt your gel is to get a |
| they want to make one for themselves here is | | | | Presto pot. The Presto Pot is given that name for |
| an easy solution do not put a wick in it and call | | | | obvious reasons. This is a great way melt you gel |
| them the "wickless candle for kids" You can also | | | | and not have the mess. Plus they are very |
| put fragrance in them. Many people call the | | | | inexpensive at around $30.00 and you can reuse it |
| wickless candles, air fresheners. It is the same | | | | make and make more candles or air fresheners. |
| stuff. You can put a bunch of fragrance in it and it | | | | Or melt regular wax for conventional candles. |
| covers up the smelly sneaker smell in their room. | | | | 2) Next you need to place your wick into the |
| There is a caution on using the fragrance which | | | | glass container. Dip the tab end of your wick in |
| we will cover. | | | | the hot gel let is stand for a couple of seconds |
| Second Step, Materials | | | | and cool then place in the bottom of the glass |
| If you do not plan on making a bunch of these I | | | | container so adheres to the glass. Place it in the |
| suggest getting a kit from your local crafts store. | | | | middle. I suggest you push down on the tab with |
| You are going to be making gel candles and that | | | | a pencil to make it stick to the glass good. |
| is what you should ask for when you look for | | | | 3) Into the melted gel pour the GloNation glow in |
| them. The kit should include the following. Candle | | | | the dark powder. One ounce will make one pound |
| gel, Glass containers, candle thermometer, wicks | | | | of gel glow like crazy. You at this time can add |
| and complete instructions. It will probably also | | | | gel coloring and fragrance. You should only use |
| come with things called embeds. Almost all of | | | | fragrance that is made for gel candles. This is |
| these premade kits are aquatic themed meaning. | | | | important! And do not use too much. Read how |
| You will get a fish, a seashell and some sand. You | | | | much to add from any good gel candle making |
| can get great info at if you want to make more. | | | | web site. You need to stir this mixture to circulate |
| It is endless what you can do with this type of | | | | the glow powder into the gel. Use a heat resistant |
| candle making. I have found them to be very | | | | spatula from the local dollar store. Pour the gel |
| helpful and informative. Also you will need a couple | | | | into the glass container with the wick. Remember |
| of pots or metal pans to melt your gel. | | | | it is hot so be careful. Do not let the kids do this! |
| Third Step, Preparation | | | | You can alter the Presto Pot and add a spout to |
| Clean off a kitchen table. Like with all crafts you | | | | make the pouring easier. Let it cool and you have |
| need room for all this creating. Gel candle making | | | | a glow in the dark candle. |
| is a lot like cooking. It is all about timing, good | | | | I hope you enjoy this project with your children |
| ingredients and you must be a little patient. | | | | as it is fun and you can make it profitable. |
| Forth Step, Execution | | | | |