Master class - Candle in the bank - DIY candles

For candle in the bank, we will need the following materials: paraffin, wick, dyes, bank, 2 pots (one larger and one smaller) or pan + bank.

Step 1. Melting the candle mass. Paraffin should melt in a water bath on low heat so that it does not overheat. Water should not boil. You can use a thermometer. The temperature of the wax should be about 75 degrees. To make pure paraffin candles, you can add 10-20% of stearin. Stearin gives the hardness to candle. It will not be afraid of heat and deform ( this is especially true for thin candles), as well as it less "crying" when burning. If you use paraffin glassware, be careful about bursting. Place a towel under the bank, and place it in a pan before, when the water is cold, so that the bank be heated gradually.

Step 2. Set the wick soaked in paraffin into the bank. For this we use special holders. It is important to choose the right wick. If the candle flames and smokes too much, so the wick is too thick and did not have time to burn through, and if the candle "is choking" in paraffin, gradually fades, so the wick is too thin.

Step 3. Add the dyes and fragrances. When the paraffin is almost melted, it's time to add the dye. If you use our dyes, it is enough only 2-3 grams per 1 kg of paraffin. In case of decoupage, the candle may not be colored. I will add in mine pastel - yellow color, it will give creamy shade to my candle. Up on Your wish, you can give different scents to your candle. For that add a few drops of essential oil or flavoring in melted paraffin.

Step 4. Set the candle mass into our bank. Here you can show imagination: you can pour colored layers, each layer can be poured at different angles, or the bank may be set at an angle. I use paraffin cubes. I heat them a little to be mounted on the wall of the banks and fill with another color.

It turned out like jamо:)