Art Making Candle Effect of Dipping

Dipping candles effect:

To create dipping candles effect for your craft of the art candle making project, you’ll need two tall cans (taller than the candles you’ll be making). And then melt the wax with this ways:

• Filling a wide-bottomed pan (large enough to completely cover the burner) half-full of water.
• Place the pan over a low heat.
• Put your paraffin into the can and place the can in the water.

Note:
Never try to melt wax in a container set directly over a burner or flame.

Keep the melted wax at 150°-180°F during the dipping procedure. The second can, should contain water about room temperature. Cut wicks 4 inches longer than the finished candle. Tie a washer to the end of each wick for weight. Dip the wicks individually into the melted wax or tie several to a piece of doweling and dip several at a time. Pull up smoothly and dip in cooling can.

After cooling the first dip, pull the wicks straight. It will take about 30-40 dips to make a candle 1 inch in diameter. For the final dip, add an extra tbsp of stearin per pound of wax to harden the candle’s outer layer. Cut the candle base straight with a sharp, heated knife and trim the wick to 1/2 inch.

~ Art Of Candle Project Craft Series

 

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