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So you are eager to know how to make your own candles. This is easy to do and can be very rewarding. You will find everything you need at your local craft store:

1. Wax
2. Wicks
3. Molds

And as with any other hobby, you can also get creative by making candles with:

1. Color
2. Decorations
3. Fragrances

The rest of the supplies may easily be found at home.

Step 1: Use a double boiler to melt the wax. Have you used a double boiler before? Simply put, one large water-filled pot underneath a smaller pot, holding the wax. This will keep the wax from burning.

Step 2: Hold the wax steady and keep it in the middle of the mold while you pour in the melted wax.

Step 3: Before removing it from the mold, let your wax cool for about four to six hours. To assist in removing the wax from the mold try freezing for half an hour. That should solve the problem. Non-stick oil that comes in a spray can may also be used.. Spray the entire mold before pouring wax in. This will be a good way to remove the molded wax.

You can create your own molds with liquid latex. Latex molds are typically way too flexible for standing on their own when pouring the wax into them. Cut out a hole in a sturdy piece of cardboard large enough for the mold to pass through. You will need to have a lip on the bottom of the latex mold. Use the cardboard for support and pour the wax into the mold.

There is a variety of candles for you to make. Try using different colors, a variety of decorations, and other fragrances. Your imagination will be your only limit. Next you might want to learn how to make scented candles.

Candle making has been around for hundreds of years. In the beginning the purpose was to create light…an obvious necessity during those times. Now-a-days however, learning how to make wax candle is mostly a hobby. There might be many other reasons. Sometimes, it is for self gratification. Often times, candles are given as gifts on special occasions. Making wax candles is also a good craft project for children. Profit is another reason for making candles. Many people create candles to sell .

You were asking "how do you make candles?". I hope that I answered your question.

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