Master class - Striped candle oblique - DIY candles

We will act in the same way as I described in the master class "striped candle", this time we will set our form at an angle. To do this, you can install it in a bowl of wet sand, he firmly keep our form. But since I have no sand, I will use the means at hand.

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

Step 1. Melting the candle mass. I use the form of "heart."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. Prepare the form while paraffin melts. To remove the ready candle easily, the form must be lubricated with oil or You are to place it to freezer for at about 20 minutes. In the form of anchoring the wick and set it at an angle.

Step 3. 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. 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. Fill the candle mass in our form, not completely, but only for a few centimeters. Wait until the wax hardens slightly. Meanwhile, melt another share of paraffin and paint it in a different color. So do this as many times as your heart desires. This time, I use red and white colors. Tip: previous layer must freeze (if not completely, it's good to get to grips), or if it is liquid, it can mix with the next layer. The last layer of fill is not bias, but straight. If there formed a crater around the wick, You can fill it with paraffin or align the roughness on the hot surface. Another option: You can eliminate the funnel with the help of hairdryer. This method is suitable for small and thick candles. Hot air softens the top layer of paraffin and smoothes it surface. This should be done before you pull out a candle from the mold.

Step 5. We take the candle from the mold. If you do not grease the mold before pouring paraffin oil, then you may have difficulty with removing it from the mold. Put a candle for 20 minutes in the freezer and candle easily "jump" out of shape. Then you can decorate a candle at will: add beads, ribbons and decorations. Experiment with shapes, colors, sizes.

Here is my "heart" I have got