Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Candle Making

Candle is use occasionally such as November's All Saints and All Souls Day. People use it as light in altar of the tomb of their loved one to commemorate their past away relatives.

Candle also use as alternative if there is a "blackout in your site.." In short replacement of electric lights and flashlights.

Candle also use in any occasion such birthdays, aniverssary, chruch accessories and etc.

You can make your own candle for personal use or for a small business.

Materials Needed:

Wax (or used candles)
Wick
Stick (barbecue stick)
Moulder (or glass moulder,plastic etc.)
Colorant (or used crayons)
Fragrance (pure oil or essential oils)
Electric Stove (for heating purposes)
Stainless Casserole

Procedure:

1. Place wax in a stainless casserole of a desired quantity.
2. Heat at 45-60C or at least the wax will melt completely.
3. Place desired color, fragrance and mix well.
4. Set a side for minutes.
5. Place the wick in the moulder holding the stick upside optional if your moulder is a glass.
6. At 30-35C, place in the desired moulder.
7. Cool down completely, before out it in the moulder and ready to distribute.

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