If you want to begin a new hobby, try candle making. All that is required is a few simple candle making equipment and some easily obtained supplies. Once you begin making your own candles, you may find that the you enjoy these candles much more than anything that is available commercially. it’s nice to be able to customize your candles to suit your own preferences.
To make candles, you will need to gather a few supplies. These include: wax, wicks, molds or containers, candle scents and dyes. You are also going to need a double boiler in which you can melt the wax.
If you decide to make candle making a regular hobby you may want to purchase a double boiler specifically for your craft. However, if you only experimenting to see if you like it, you’re probably better off using an old pot in an empty coffee can. Bend the edge of the coffee to form a pouring spout.
The molds for your first candle can be something disposable such as an empty milk carton or yogurt container. Even heavy paper cups will work to make candles.
Melt the wax using a double boiler. Fill the pot part way with water, then put the coffee can containing the wax in the pot with the water. Carefully heat the wax until it is melted. After melting, you can add scent or coloring if you would like.
The wicks can be suspended from the dowel rods and centered over the tops of the molds. The last step is to carefully pour in the melted wax then let it cool to complete the candle.
As you’ve probably noticed, it doesn’t take much equipment to get started. However there’s lot of other equipment that can be used. You can find out more details at Candle Making Equipment.
One of the things that surprised me when I first got started with the craft is just how many varieties of candle wax that there are. Take a look at Candle Making Wax. I think you’ll be surprised at the variations you’ll discover.
When you’re on that site make sure you sign up for their free candle making mini course. That course is a great way to get some good advice as a beginner.
If you want even more information on candle making, then my best recommendation for you is Home Candle Making Made Easy. it’s a easy to understand e-book that covers all aspects of making a wide variety of candles. Using that book, you’ll be an expert candle maker no time. I recommend it highly.
So bad the equipment, get some wax and make your first candle!
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