Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:35 pm Post subject: Libbys Candle Making Thread!!!
Hubby has bought me a book, its only cheap £2.99 but it has some really super and simple ideas in it. 'Candlecraft' by Paul Marko and Debbie Davis.
My sister loves candles and I always struggle with ideas for her crimbo present so I thought why not have a go!!!
So I need to purchase some bits and pieces, and providing I can get all the things I need I might have a go next week anyone want to join in??? _________________ "If we reduce the amount of stuff we allow to accumulate in our lives, we won't have to organise it"
Elaine St James from her book 'Simplicity'
Well, I'm guessing it is a quicker thing than soap making, so provided I happen to have everything except wick, I'm thinking I'd like to have a go... I know I shouldn't, but people go crazy without any form of recreation, I believe _________________ *All* tiles now up in the bathroom! A bit of grouting to go and it'll be a finished room
Have been surfing the net for basic products. What has floored me is 'wicks'! Even in the books it doesn't say anything about different sized wicks but I'm sure you must use them. I plan to make a pillar candle using a drinks can as a mould, with the top chopped off (idea from book) and of course bearing in mind I like to run before I can walk I want to have a go at a rolled beeswax candle so what wicks would I use please???
Oh!
PS please don't mention anything on my blog re candles. Thank you _________________ "If we reduce the amount of stuff we allow to accumulate in our lives, we won't have to organise it"
Elaine St James from her book 'Simplicity'
I was just looking on ebay for wick, and this person's page seems to have quite a bit of info to help you decide what you need. I haven't read all the relevant bits yet though, so sorry if it is not for the right type of candles!
Have been surfing the net for basic products. What has floored me is 'wicks'! Even in the books it doesn't say anything about different sized wicks but I'm sure you must use them. I plan to make a pillar candle using a drinks can as a mould, with the top chopped off (idea from book) and of course bearing in mind I like to run before I can walk I want to have a go at a rolled beeswax candle so what wicks would I use please???
Umm what do you want to know????
Wicks are usally sold in 1/2" widths from 1/2" up to 6", the reason you need to pick the right size wick is if you use one that is to small the candle will melt too quickly and burn smoky as there is too much wick poking out the pool of melted wax, if the wick is too small for the candle it will not be able to "wick up" the pool of wax quick enough and the flame will drown in a pool of wax.
to find the right size wick you need to know the diameter of the finished candle for example i would think a coke can is about 2 1/2" wide so you need to use 2 1/2" wick, you can get away with up to 1" either way on most candles and if you used a 2" wick in this case it should burn a 2" hole down the middle of the candle.
the beeswax rolled candles are probably the easiest to make and we used to make them with kids in workshops. you need a sheet of beeswax, an appropriate size wick and a hairdryer , lay the sheet out a flat surface and put the wick on the edge about 3-4 mm up from the bottom and warm the sheet up with the hairdryer, when it is slightly soft push the wick gently into the wax and roll up like a swiss roll, as ite wax hardens soften it gently with the hair dryer. when you get to the end let the wax harden compleatly then stand it up, if it balances bonus if not put a plate over a saucepan of simmering water and when it is hot rub the base of the candle on it and this will flatten the base so it will stand. _________________ Never trust a skinny chef
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[Wicks are usally sold in 1/2" widths from 1/2" up to 6", to find the right size wick you need to know the diameter of the finished candle for example i would think a coke can is about 2 1/2" wide so you need to use 2 1/2" wick, you can get away with up to 1" either way on most candles and if you used a 2" wick in this case it should burn a 2" hole down the middle of the candle.
Now I know I can be a bit thick but is 1/2" actually half an inch? Cos if it is thats a b****y big wick???? This is what confuses me?
I liked the look of the beeswax candles they look expensive! Which is why I wanted to do some for sis!!!
Haize I will have a look at your link to the ebay site. I have to understand this wick business!!!
Honestly folks I'm really not that thick!!! Maybe a bit dense in places hey!!! _________________ "If we reduce the amount of stuff we allow to accumulate in our lives, we won't have to organise it"
Elaine St James from her book 'Simplicity'
Sorry a 1/2" wick will burn a 1/2" hole down a candle, it is thick enough to wick up the wax from a 1/2" diameter candle and burn it cleanly, the wick itself is not 1/2" thick hope its clearer now
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, lay the sheet out a flat surface and put the wick on the edge about 3-4 mm up from the bottom and warm the sheet up with the hairdryer, when it is slightly soft push the wick gently into the wax and roll up like a swiss roll, as ite wax hardens soften it gently with the hair dryer. when you get to the end let the wax harden compleatly then stand it up, if it balances bonus if not put a plate over a saucepan of simmering water and when it is hot rub the base of the candle on it and this will flatten the base so it will stand.