Posted: 1/20/2008 7:49:45 AM EDT
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Hi Gang, Anyone here ever make candles? I have some wax (leftovers from burnt candles) and some wicks and containers. Do I need a double boiler to melt the wax, or can I just use a regular saucepan? Also, do you think I can use the leftover wax and mix it while melting, or do i need to use similar types (colors) of wax and not try to mix it? Thanx fer the help. P.Smith |
| I've never worried about colors, I just melt it all together and pour. Get some funky looking stuff sometimes that way, buy looks don't matter. I never use a double boiler, just melt in a small saucepan. Most candle leftovers I have nowdays get mixed with sawdust and poured into cardboard egg trays for firestarters. |
| Wouldn't worrie to much about mixing color, you'll just get ugly candles. Two ways to choose from, do you want to dip candles or mold them? Dipping takes time but takes the fewest supplies. Molding is the fastest I use used toliet paper rolls not pretty but it works. |
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We did this less than a month ago. See here: Hints on making your own candles?? Yes, you can melt down all your stubs and scraps and make new candles from them. |
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I always blend the leftover bits of my used candles into the new wax when I make a batch. You get some color changes and black speckles in the new candle, but who cares? If you are going for "pretty" then use all new wax. I use a stainless steel melting/pouring jug made for candle making. I fill my largest pot 1/2 full of water and bring it to a boil and let the melting jug float while the wax is melting. If you aren't going to use the double boiling method, be careful that you don't get it too hot, or you can cause a fire! |
