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Candle Making
by Bradley Lumire
http://www.fmcandles.com

Candle making is a popular and fun hobby. By following
these guidelines and precautions you can have an enjoyable
experience with candle making.

The best way to melt and maintain the temperature of your
wax is by using a double boiler. The water temperature
should not go above 212~. The top pot of the double boiler
is called the pouring pot, this will contain the wax for
melting. This pot should never touch the heat source
directly. This reduces the danger of fire.

To set up the double boiler take a big old pot that can
hold the pouring pot easily and add an inch or two of water
into the old pot. Now, boil it and put the pouring pot into
this boiling water directly. In order to elevate the
pouring pot, you may put a metal ring in the bottom. After
this, lower the heat of the water. Remember, rapid boiling
is not necessary. You will need to add water from time to
time as the water is lost due to evaporation will need to
be replaced. Let your wax melt down. Always check the
temperature until the needed temperature for a particular
type of wax you are making is reached.

Candle molds come in many shapes and sizes. They also come
made of various materials like sheet metal, plastic and
aluminum. For a mold that will last long look to aluminum
and sheet metal. They require the least maintenance and
last for years. Use a cookie sheet under the mold to get a
level molding. After you pour the wax in the mold, cool
them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. This allows the
wax to separate from the mold and allows the candle to
slide out easily.

Make note of a few safety measures to ensure an enjoyable
time. A wax fire is like an oil fire, water will not put
it out. You will need a fire extinguisher, so keep one
handy. Keep an eye on your melting wax as the temperature
rises quickly once melted making a fire more likely.
Vapors from melted wax are flammable. Try keeping the
temperature below 250~. Electricity is best to use because
flames may more easily ignite the wax and it's vapors.
Last but not least, use a thermometer to monitor the wax's
temperature.

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