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| Beginners candle makers don't want to be | | | | Caution: If you are going to be using glass as the |
| spending a lot of money on purchasing molds so | | | | container to pour wax into you must heat the |
| there are lots of ways you can get around this | | | | glass in the oven first. |
| expense. Starting out with any hobby can get | | | | Molds for pillar candles |
| expensive. | | | | Metal cylinders are best for making pillar candles. |
| If you want to keep making candles I am sure | | | | They make a good shape, but do remember that |
| you will discover what really takes your fancy as | | | | you have to use a releasing agent so that the |
| in the type of candles you want to make, then | | | | candle slips out once it is set. |
| you can spend your money at that time. | | | | Votive candles |
| You will find that you may have lots of things | | | | These might be a candle mould that you would |
| around the house that you can use. If you don't, | | | | like to buy because they are a popular candle for |
| take a trip to the local second hand store and you | | | | your own personal use and they are great to give |
| may find ideal glass containers there for next to | | | | as presents. They display nicely in a box and are |
| nothing. | | | | really inexpensive as a gift, but Oh, so lovely. For |
| Glass containers | | | | gifts you have the choice of using just the one |
| Glass containers are really popular for candle | | | | fragrance or a variety of fragrances and I am |
| making. They can be used to sit a candle in or to | | | | sure they would be enjoyed regardless. |
| pour wax into. They really do look so romantice | | | | Cardboard cartons |
| on a dinner table and really create an atmosphere | | | | A really popular carton that is used is the milk |
| all of their own. They really are stunning and what | | | | carton because we have so many of them |
| I like is that you can tie things like raffia or ribbon | | | | available so you can just pour away to your |
| around the glass, well out of the way of the | | | | hearts content then tear off the carton to free |
| flame and you have a really attractive display | | | | the candle. So easy! And So Cheap! |
| even for a plain candle. | | | | Secrets to candle making can be downloaded at |
| Another excellent of using a glass container is that | | | | Candle Making - Start With Confidence. For more |
| by keeping the wax level well down the glass, you | | | | information on candle making, especially votive |
| have a relatively safe candle. I think this is | | | | candles you will find this information on candle |
| excellent where there are children or animals. The | | | | making invaluable. Candle making is so much fun |
| safety factor is also great for the dining area | | | | and such cheap but beautiful gifts can be made |
| especially where there is going to be a lot of wine | | | | when you make candles. |