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Making Column Candles isn’t That Difficult
Unlike taper candles which are much smaller, often 5/8 of an inch in diameter, column candles have much wider base, are made with a great deal more wax and will burn many times longer than their thin and more elegant looking taper candle; they are also more dripless because of their diameter.
However column candles have a classic no-nonsense look that is timeless. And the best thing of all they are dead-easy to make, and add a bit of charm and elegance to any setting and often are used to accent some area of the room or something in the room.
It’s an really easy to get yourself started making some beautiful column candles. Your favorite colorings, a decent grade of parafin wax and some wicks is really all that you’ll need. Equipment wise you’ll need a double boiler. Bees wax is a poor choice for pillar candles because of their size – parrafin wax holds up better for larger candles. However if what you have in mind is to use the candle as a simple centerpiece – never intending to light it- then paraffin was is he best choice.
To get your candle project rolling all you really need is a simple round mold the size of the candle you want to make, then just spray the inside of your mold with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent the wax from sticking to the side of the mold. Then melt your wax and dip the wick into it. Make sure your wick is several inches longer than the candle as you’ll need to trim it to finished length after it cools.
Insert the wick from the bottom of the mold. Then to make sure it is straight you have to put tension on the wick. Just tie it to a chopstick or pen and lay the chopstick across the top of the mold. Check and make sure that your wick is dead center in your mold and it is the correct thickness for the gauge of the column candle you intend to make.
Now that you’ve melted the wax you’ll need for your candle, the next step is to add any fragrances or colors you like. The sky is the limit here, even black candles are okay, so be creative. There are more ideas on candle making than you can shake a stick at on the internet. Then simply pour in the melted wax and let the candle cool. It’s a good idea to leave the candle sit right where you pour the wax. Allow your column candle cool completely (cool to the touch) before you pull it out of the mold.
The next step to take is triming the wick – trim it to roughly one-fourth of an inch over the top of the candle. If the wick is higher or longer than this the candle will start to give off smoke.
Besides being very affordable, column candles or as some call them, pillar candles make wonderful presents for friend and relatives. The sky truly is the limit on fragrances and appearances you can give your very own hand made column candles.
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