## Glass Candle Making Instructions
Candles add warmth and light to any room, and creating a glass candle is a great way to bring an extra special touch of beauty to your home decor. Glass candle making may seem intimidating, but with the right tools, some safety precautions, and a basic understanding of the techniques, anyone can make beautiful and unique creations in glass.
### Gather Your Supplies
Before getting started, make sure you have all the supplies you need. You’ll need:
* Candle wax
* Candle wicks
* Glass jars
* A double boiler
* A wax thermometer
* Fragrance oil
* Dye
* A heat-resistant stirring spoon
### Prepare the Wax
Next, you’ll need to prepare the candle wax. To do this, melt the wax in a double boiler, stirring continuously. The wax should reach a temperature of 250°F, and you should add the dye and fragrance oil at this stage. It’s important to keep stirring until all the ingredients have been evenly blended.
### Secure the Wicks
The next step in creating your candle is to secure the wicks. Place the wicks in the center of the bottom of the glass jar and use a small piece of clay to hold the wick in place.
### Fill the Jar with Wax
Once the wicks are secure in the jars, pour the melted wax mixture into each jar until it is filled to the desired level. Allow the wax to cool until it reaches a temperature of 180°F before adding any more fragrance or dye.
### Final Steps
Once the candles have cooled, you may need to trim the wicks to the desired length. Add any additional fragrance and dye, if desired. Allow the candles to cool and harden before lighting.
Creating glass candles may require a bit of trial and error in order to perfect the art, but with these basic instructions, you can easily make beautiful and unique candles to enjoy in your home or give as gifts.
What supplies are needed for glass candle making?
-Glass jars or containers of various shapes and sizes
-Wicks and metal stands or holders
-Soy wax flakes or soy wax beads for container candles
-Thermometer
-Double boiler or microwavable safe container
-Fragrance oils
-Pigmented or Color Dye
-Spoon or stick for stirring
-Heatproof gloves or potholders
-Pouring pitcher
-Wick stickers (optional)
-Candle making mold (optional)
-Decorative items (optional)
What kind of wax is used for glass candle making?
Paraffin wax is the most common type of wax used for glass candle making. It’s easy to work with and provides good adhesion to the glass container when used with a quality candle wax.
Welcome to my candle making blog! In this blog, I will be sharing my tips and tricks for making candles. I will also be sharing some of my favorite recipes.
