Making candles can be great fun. It is very exciting to decide what type of candle to make and getting your supplies. However, some individuals quickly become disappointed and frustrated with the process and give up. There are some common problems that beginners experience with candle making, but most of them have quick and easy solutions. It is recommended that all beginners study general candle making techniques. ... http://www.squidoo.com/UltimateGuideToMakingCandlesAtHome Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:47:51 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:10:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/UltimateGuideToMakingCandlesAtHome Making candles can be great fun. It is very exciting to decide what type of candle to make and getting your supplies. However, some individuals quickly become disappointed and frustrated with the process and give up. There are some common problems that beginners experience with candle making, but most of them have quick and easy solutions. It is recommended that all beginners study general candle making techniques. This gives you the opportunity to learn the basics before moving on to making the types of candles you really want. One secret to making great candles is to use quality products. In general, candle making supplies are inexpensive. If the wax you purchase is of poor quality, then it is never going to make quality candles. Heating the wax to the proper temperature is very important. The temperature will change depending on the type of candle you are making with it. If the wax isn't hot enough, it won't form correctly. Likewise, wax that is too hot will lose lustre and won't be as sturdy once it cools, which is why having a general understanding of candle making techniques is a must. Have you ever made a beautiful candle, but, when it was lit, the room filled with smoke rather than the fragrance of the candle? This problem has to do with your wick - it is too long. Simply cut the wick shorter for future candles. You can snip the tips of the candles you have already created and this should remedy the situation. Some candles burn and smell great, but look ugly after a few uses. There is a crater in the middle of the candle, while the edges of the candle jar haven't even been touched. This is the result of a wick that isn't wide enough. There isn't much you can do for candles you have already made except melt the wax in them and start over. You can purchase a wider wick or braid three together to get a good thickness. The wider the candle jar, the wider you need your wick to be for the candle to burn evenly. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:10:04 -0600