Ditch Store-bought Candles And Learn How To Make Your Own!
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- There are many components that make up a candle; physical aspects (container, wax, wick) & the process (melting procedures/temperatures). All of these components impact the final candle. Changing just one can result in a very different candle. Wax: Each comes with dis/advantages. Research each. Wicks are SO important. Burn tests are crucial. The wick should have a small flame that burns slow & steady. Color: Make sure it’s specifically made for candles. NOTE: I purchased liquid colorants then put them in a dropper bottle for precise distribution (bottles are linked). **Keeping notes: The path to making a great candle starts with keeping good notes. Conduct burn tests. *Follow recommendations in the beginning, but only burn tests will provide the perfect temperatures for melting, adding fragrance, & pouring. *For paraffin candles Measure & melt wax. Heat wax to 185 degrees Fahrenheit, not over 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius) + add color & fragrance oil. Stir wax for 1 minute. Cool wax to pouring temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius). While the wax temperature lowers, preheat glass containers to 130-150 degrees F (55-65 degrees Celsius) for better wax adhesion to the glass (use heat gun or a low heat oven for 15-20 minutes). Pour wax in containers slowly. Save the left-over wax for topping off candle. ** For better wax adhesion to the container, cool candles as slowly as possible; you can cool them in a heated oven, in an insulated box, or even with a heated blanket. I don’t go through this trouble, but this is your choice! Do not move containers until wax is completely cooled. Once candle is completely cooled (about 3-5 hours), top it off. Leave some space at the top. Cure candles 24 hours +. Keep out of direct sunlight (sunlight discolors candles). TESTS: Use small batches for formulating new recipes to test. For testing new ingredients, you must have a control candle to compare it to. If testing scent throw, place lit candle in a designated small room (bathroom) with door closed. Walk in after 1-2 hours to smell & take notes.
Link for burn test sheet:
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Containers
0:49 - Wax
1:22 - Wicks
2:20 - Color
2:42 - Pots
3:04 - Notes
3:40 - Making Candles
7:50 - Layered Candles
8:11 - Issues
8:41 - Results - Навчання та стиль
Girl, you need to write a book--you've got such great notes on all of your creations.
That's what everyone keeps telling me! lol Will be doing that in the future fa sho!
Thank you once again Dora! When a question pops up, wham it is almost the next sentence. Thank you for being so thorough. you're DA BEST
You are so welcome
I make candles and this is a great and quick video,so much info you gave ❤😊
Glad it was helpful!
You have quickly become my favorite Creator on UA-cam! I love that it's obvious you have thoroughly researched everything you present, and your personality is delightful! Thank you for all that you do! Here's to a happy 2022!😘❤🥂
Mine too 😩😂
Awe, thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
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You are a creative and lovely person Dora💖
Thank you! Cheers!
As always, thanks for the tips! Wishing you a very
Happy New Year, Dora🎉
Same to you!
You make Everything look easy! 😊 No difficult instructions, just straight to the point 🥰!!
Perfect! That's what I was going for!!!!
Happy New Year! Thanks for another great video... You are so helpful and sweet. i've only been making soap and candles for 3 years and i've learned so much from you. Thank you again.
My pleasure as always! I'm happy to know that my videos have helped. CP soap will be 1 of my next things to make... It's pretty much the ONLY thing that I haven't made yet! lol
Hello dear Dora !!! So glad to see you active again. Been waiting 💓💓
I'm back baby! lol
I've been making candles for over two years, and this is one of the best videos I've ever seen with all the important info in one place. And if I'm not mistaken, I think you're a west bank girl, and I am too! I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and I'm loving all your videos!
Love it! Yep, I’m from the “wank” lmao!!! 😂. Thanks so much for your support. The fact that you’re in driving distance is really comforting. I get excited every time I talk to a fellow Louisianan, let alone the same city! Happy to have you!
@@CreativeBathLab Haha don't mind me as I watch and love all your videos! I'm now in the Pville area, but I come to the best bank often enough. Do you sell your bath bombs anywhere?
I love them and I always loved making candles was so relaxing. Thank you, Dora. I hope you have recovered.
I have Pam, thanks for asking! Been making them for 15 years & I'm JUST now getting the hang of it. I'd always put too much fragrance, way too big of a wick - Just stuff that I thought would make a more, highly scented candle, but never did! I am going to start over & actually follow the rules & stop trying to trick the candle into becoming something it can't!
@@CreativeBathLab Glad your feeling better. I had the right wick for the soy wax I was using at the time, but I never knew there was a right temperature when adding the fragrance and adding the color. I was just having fun w my kids.
Dora you are amazing and so talented at everything you do, your full of great information and i have learned so much from you. I was super happy when my notification showed you had a video up making candles i was so happy as thats what i have just started to make , you have put more info in this video than some people would put in five. Thank you sooo much for everything you do its much appreciated x
I have tried (& tried hard) to make short/simple videos... I just can't make a half-ass video. For me, it's all about sharing EVERYTHING I have learned about that specific topic. A blessing & a curse I suppose.
@@CreativeBathLab Thats one of the reasons i watch your videos because you are thorough and dont make half ass videos . Im the exact same i research everything . keep up the great work Dora x
Thank you so much. You are to the point and easy to understand. Very helpful 👌
Glad it was helpful!
I have no idea how I missed this wow I guess I'm just going to have to stalk your Channel! I have a 50 lb block of soy flakes can you give a girl any ideas of what to do with it I'm not that good with wicks but I do have some wood wicks! Help me Dora please help me! Seriously you are my go-to you're like my angel in Alabama God bless you and all you do and all you share! Sending you much love from Michigan and soon I'll be sending you much love from Texas moving in April and please please please you are going to be my guest at the Run for the million in August so clear your calendar young lady because you are my VIP!
lol Well I am flattered! You can make candles, wax melts, or even a candle pot! I will link it all
here! ua-cam.com/video/K1Si4oy_a6Q/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/2xQg0dKLCBA/v-deo.html
I really enjoyed watching your video you made it simple, easy to understand thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your channel Dora from the UK 💗
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Your work is great keep it up👍♥️
Thank you so much 😀
I just recently started a candle business myself still a beginner so this was very helpful thanks
You're so welcome!
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thank you so much for this video😊
My pleasure!
Wonderful dear
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this beautiful video Dora.. can you make a video about making henna color bar for hair like lush...???
Will look into it!
Hey, do we need to add white dye in paraffin wax if we want a white candle?
احب كل فديوهاتك الجميلة شكرا على توضيح كل المعلومات
من دواعي سروري. أنا دائما سعيد لأنك تساعد!
Gracias por tus videos, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱🌶. Si pudieras subir videos de como hacer velas con cera de abejas te lo agradecería 😍
Puedo hacer eso, pero no se recomienda 100% cera de abejas para velas, especialmente para los nuevos fabricantes de velas. ¡Pero miraré esto y definitivamente lo publicaré!
Gracias 🥰
Hi Dora, how is the hot throw with these?
hi, do you have a link for the wicks you've used in the video?
Hello there
Thank you for your input on ur awesome candles
I was wondering where did you get the pitcher with the indent on the lines outside of the pictcher gos from 16 to 64 oz that is a cool one
You’re welcome. I don’t remember, I bought 10-15 years ago but probably candle science. I linked another 1 that’s similar in the description
tee hee, was wondering when u might give us a peek inside that "candle closet." LOL
I know, about time huh? Now that I started candle-making again, I am finding it very difficult to stop! I've been in there everyday whipping up new scents!
❤️❤️
Thanks for the video…. Paraffin is toxic so thanks for links for more natural ingredients!
You’re welcome!
Why were the 1st 2 wicks incorrect?
This was so awesome, how do you prevent memory rings from the candles?
It's all about finding the perfect temperatures for melting, pouring, etc.
hi girl i just discovered ur channel and i fell in love with ur content
u give the best instructions i feel other creators dont give out so easily or at least not for free lol
and ure so creative!!!
for this recipee, I wanna try it but im skeptical abt parafin bcz i know is toxic.. what do you recommend?
Soy
Hey shugga! Love the candle video!
I wasn't sure where to ask ... but would you make a whipped body butter video with what butters and oils perform best in a whipped body butter? I looked through your videos, but didn't see one for whipped body butters. Hopefully, I didn't skip over it, if you have already done a video. Thanks for considering my request 😉 Hope you're feeling better!!
Hey boo, thanks so much! I do have a whipped body butter video: ua-cam.com/video/bgP8keGY7ZU/v-deo.html
Thank you!!! I'll order supplies I need off your list! You're the best!!! 😘
Thanks so much! I appreciate your support!
10 :2 ratio of paraffin wax & soya wax ,1 spoon of vibour ,fragness how much madem use for making jar candel 🙏👍🌹Love from Delhi, India 🙏👍🌹
Yaaayyyyy
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By the way happy newyear to you and your family
Same to you boo!!!
Hi Dora, what type wick and size did you use in this container ?
I don't remember. I'll look
Aqui ko Brasil nossos professores nos ensinam a colocar a essência a 60° porque a essência é volátil e logo some com o calor fico admirada pois vocês colocam a 160° . E eu não encontrei a folha que você disse estar inclusa na descrição fiquei interessada desde já agradeço ❤⚜🇧🇷
Eu quis dizer 160 graus Fahrenheit, que é 70 graus Celsius. Eu sabia que havia um problema de comunicação porque colocar a fragrância a 60° significa que a cera seria resfriada abaixo da temperatura ambiente e já teria começado a endurecer! A planilha estava vinculada: aqui está (por favor, saiba que está em inglês) drive.google.com/file/d/1c1WLEjZGX2t0Gbr9MRI4tZ9SJKybRCXa/view?usp=sharing
Perfeitamente usamos aqui em celsius e usamos junto a cera vegetal a gordura vegetal para que fique mais fluida. Gratidão por sempre responder pode ser a mesma dúvida de outras brasileiras 🇧🇷 Gratidão Gratidão Gratidão ⚜👐🇧🇷⚜
Hello! Where can I buy liquid dye for candles? Can you recommend a site to me? Thank you very much!
Hey there. I purchased mine (like 10 years ago) from various candle supply sites like candle science, lonestar, etc. I purchased 4 oz dropped bottles for all the colors I purchased Bc the colors didn’t come with droppers. I linked the dropper bottles & some choices for liquid candle colorants (& others) in the description
Ur definitely my new BFF …
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do you cure the candles with lids off?
Yes!
What wick do you recommend for this wax?
That depends on the size of your jar. But, lx 14 is always a great choice for paraffin 4627
What about using essential oils instead of fragrance oils?
You can, but it's not recommended. You'd have to research it a bit more, but from what I understand using essential oils in candles invites all kinds of new problems.
@@CreativeBathLab Thank you!
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What is the name of the color of the liquid wax?
4627 comfort blend
Alon type Micah or what and thank you?
Oh I’m sorry I think I misunderstood the question. I used liquid candle colorant. I don’t know the names of them. I purchased them a long time ago from different stores then put them in dropper bottles
Thank you for your reply💌
I worked with both soy and paraffine.. and its totally the opposite soy wax holds the fragrance better than paraffine.
Thanks
Hi, im thankful for the tutorials and guidance you have been blessing your followers and im sure you produce great products. However i do think your sticker design could do just a little better. Just my opinion, i hope you wont be offended.
haha! Not offended. & I agree. The stickers are actually large square stickers that I hole punched because they have the name of my old candle business on there (which isn't active anymore). I only use them because I have them... I figure a sticker (pretty or not) is better than having to guess the fragrance or write it on the bottom with a sharpie.
@@CreativeBathLab ypu are absolutely right. Thank you and happy new year to you