Learn the steps of making a soy candle, including a basic candle making recipe in this free instructional video clip.
Expert: Matt Freedman
Contact: www.bluecreekcandle.com
Bio: Matt is the owner of the Blue Creek Candle Company, based in Steep Falls, Maine.
Filmmaker: JASON FREEDMAN
Duration : 0:3:15
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Tags: candle, free, how, instructional, make, making, mold, recipe, scented, soy, to, video, wax
thank you I have it …
thank you I have it all now but I really appreciate it. THANKS
just melt some more …
just melt some more wax and fill in the holes and wait for it to dry then smooth off the top or you could just re do it unlike locobeaver i do make candles
It is normal for …
It is normal for them to do that,watch the wax hardening and when the hole starts to form,just add a little bit of wax over it.
@sanjon1998 hi my …
@sanjon1998 hi my name is cynthia your cave in because the wax stink so when its almost solid repour a little to give a complete fill in look
Ok, if you are …
Ok, if you are using” common sense” then you should also pay attention; I said… they cave in as well– so simply heating the tops will not help so now you need to try to make a candle before making a comment
As the wax cools it …
As the wax cools it may contract slightly depending on the type and quality of the wax. You can top up the candle with a second pour so keep a little bit of wax aside. To smooth out bumps apparently you can give it a gentle blast with a hair dryer.
I’ve learned that …
I’ve learned that this is a perfectly normal wax thing–the wax will leave a weird sloping shape around your wick. To fix the prob, let the candle cool for about an hour, then pour a little more of the same wax into the top. The wax will congeal together naturally, and the wax cave will be gone.
Just heat the top …
Just heat the top to smooth out imperfections…I have never made a candle but I am using common sense.
you can find soy at …
you can find soy at Michael Craft store and Joann Fabrics and crafts. These two store are across the country
can you please tell …
can you please tell me why my candles cave in and thy look a little glossy and bumpy on top, I ordered the wax on line and I followed all your steps but my candles are a MESS!!!! Please help me.
you can buy soy wax …
you can buy soy wax at JOANNS FABRICS!!!
Wax from craft …
Wax from craft stores is generally crap. Find a local candle supplies store near you if possible, or order and have it shipped.
Never, ever, heat wax direct on the heat source.
Wicks come in all types, sizes and are easily bought premade.
Lastly, you must always test your candles. Wicks, wax and fragrance all work differently.
where do you get …
where do you get the soy’s?
can anybody tell …
can anybody tell me please how to use the wick without the little metal at the bottom
thanx so much
1. Soy wax is just …
1. Soy wax is just like candle wax but the wax doesnt get hot when it is melted, so you can rub it in ur hand it guess…
2. You can buy it at major craft stores.
3. The bowl on the counter was a scale.
4. The thing he attched is called a “wick tab” which is normally attached to the wick, if you buy it premade.
can’t understand
can’t understand
I want to learn how …
I want to learn how to make my own candles but, this tutorial was not helpful at all! I have no clue what is a soy wax? where can I buy it? what it that bowl on the counter your poured the wax into? there was no close to see what in the world was that thing you attached to the wick!
I’m disappointed!
c my artwork too in …
c my artwork too in my profile thankz
use a double boiler …
use a double boiler, like how you melt baking chocolates. or make one. You’ll need two pots, one larger than the other. Fill the larger pot with water and positioned the smaller pot on top of the larger one. Boil the water in the larger pot. The heat from the water boiling process should be melting the wax. Hope that helps.
so what’s the …
so what’s the proper way to melt wax then?
cos i’m a beginner.
BTW, thanks for the video.
yeah thats pretty …
yeah thats pretty stupid.
You are an idiot! …
You are an idiot! You should NEVER melt wax on direct heat, and if you think candle making is this simple I sure don’t want to burn yours! Hope you have good insurance because someone is going to burn their house down and sue you buddy!