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By Thomas Morva
Candle making can be a fun
creative hobby. It can also be a great business opportunity.
There are a number of methods
used to make candles. Molds, votives, and containers are three
items used to shape the molten wax into candles. The wax itself
can come from several different sources. Bee wax, soy wax, and
other gel-like substances can be used to make candles.
The type of container or mold
used to make a candle usually dictates which type of wax is needed.
For example, pillar waxes have a high melting point and are good
to use with molds and pillars. Pillar and mold candles are usually
freestanding, meaning that they are removed from their containers
once they have hardened. Votive waxes have a lower melting point
than pillar waxes and are good for use in metal votive candleholders
as well as some containers. Container waxes are similar to votive
waxes in that the candles created are not meant to be freestanding.
Wax for container candles has a lower melting point and is designed
be poured into jars or pots used as candleholders.
Aside from the wax and the
mold or container, candle makers can add their own personalities
to the mix by coloring the candle or giving it a scent. There
are an endless number of dyes available to color a candle in
any shade imaginable. Truly skilled and creative candle makers
can add multicolored swirls and scents to a candle. These soothing
aromas are spread throughout the room when the candle is burned.
Some of the most popular of these scents are vanilla and cinnamon.
Candle making is a fun and
easy-to-learn activity that the whole family can enjoy. Well-made
candles can add to the appearance of a room and give off a pleasing
smell.
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About The Author
Candle Making Supplies provides
detailed information on wholesale, discount, soy, gel, and bee
wax candle making supply, and more. For more information go to
http://www.e-candlemakingsupplies.com
Source: http://www.isnare.com
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ARTICLE POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2005
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