How to make Flat Twisted Hand Dipped Tapers

Posted on Friday 28 May 2004

Flat Twisted Hand Dipped Tapers

Candle Making Tutorial
Flat Twisted Tapers
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The unique elegance of a flattened twisted taper is so striking, and amazingly easy to achieve. I predict you will become addicted to these twisted flat hand dipped taper candles!

What You Will Need – Supplies

? Freshly Made Hand Dipped Tapers

? Waxed Paper

? Rolling Pin

For this project, you will need freshly dipped tapers. http://aff.candlehelp.com/ has instructions for easy to make hand dipped tapers.

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Q @ 9:40 pm
Filed under: Intermediate
How to Make Mottled Pillar Candles

Posted on Tuesday 25 May 2004

Mottled Pillar Candles

Candle Making Tutorial Mottled Effect Candles
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The primary agent
used for mottling
is parol
oil
. Mineral oil and vegetable oil are also used
on occasion. Additionally, some fragrance
oils
have a tendency to cause mottling
in candles.

Parol
oil
is added to the liquid wax at any temperature, and should be thoroughly
stirred into the mix to ensure even distribution of parol
oil
throughout the candle.

Parol
oil
can be used with other additives,
such as kemamide
release powder
, and small proportions of Stearic
Powder
. Vybar,
which is an anti-mottling
agent, should not be used with parol
oil
, as the candle will not mottle
and the parol
oil
will be wasted.

Add 1 oz of parol
oil
for each pound of paraffin
wax
for a standard mottling
effect. Use more parol
oil
for more mottling,
less parol
oil
for less mottling.

Here is an easy formula sure to mottle
your molded
pillar candles
!

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Q @ 5:08 pm
Filed under: Advanced
How to make Molded Tapers

Posted on Tuesday 25 May 2004

Molded Tapers
Candle Making Tutorial Molded Tapers

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Tapers and Candlesticks made from molds offer an alternative to dipping, and the variety of mold shapes for molded tapers and candlesticks enables you to express yourself and your unique creativity and style.

With molded tapers, you have the freedom to use mottling, multi-layered color, and a host of over effects normally reserved for pillar candles.

While the process of making molded
tapers and candlesticks
is quite similar to the process for making a simple
pillar, there are slight variations. These instructions will get you on your
way to making molded
tapers and candlesticks
.

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Q @ 5:03 pm
Filed under: Intermediate

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