Archive for March, 2010

Encountering problems in making soy candles-Need advice please!?

I’m making soy candles with Cargill Naturewax C3. In the cooling process, the wax around the wick will either crack or slightly cave in. Initially I was pouring at 160 degrees F in a glass jar, but still encountered the same problem. I then tried 145 degrees F, 125 degrees F, and 115 degrees F, [...]

votive candle making?

I am thinking of making green votive candles (about 80) for my wedding. Where would I be able to find the cheapest candle making supplies? I would like the purchase to include wick pins. The dollar stores seem to have every color but green.

Biology in Candle Making?

Hey Everyone, Does anyone know if there is a biological concept behind candle making. This can be just about anything from making wax, to making the wick, to melting wax and other substances together. Is there an enzyme or anything biological that happens in the process of making a candle. It can be sent, color, [...]