How to Make a Gel Wax Candle

The VersaGel gel wax is translucency once itself to more creative candle makers to make decorative designs or dioramas surrounded by the functional gel wax. To make a gel wax candle, first chose a glass or otherwise transparent non-flammable crack resistant container for your candle to situate itself in. Keep in mind that burning gel wax gets hotter than parafin wax and sometimes this could make gel wax candles combustible. So you need to be cautious when picking a container for your own candle.

To secure a wick before pouring the wax, place a dap of hot glue on the inside bottom surface of the container. Anchor one end of your wick to that glue and allow it time to dry, Penreco recommends that the wick is attached to a 20 millimeter metal clip. Now, you will need a container of high density gel wax or VersaGel from Penreco. Make certain that CHP grade high density gel wax because medium density or low density gel wax is/are unable to hold some larger embeddable objects.

Put the gel in the pouring pot, and cut it into a reasonably size chunks so it melts faster. Pre heat the oven to 225 degrees and allow the wax to reach that desired temperature. The wax should be never cooler than 200 degrees at least not until you have added your dyes and fragrances. Gel candles are produce from a hydrocarbon base stock. According to Penreco safety guidelines, a fragrance with the none-polar hydrocarbon compatible character is recommended for scented gel candle makers.

How can you tell if the fragrance of the solution is clear and mixes with the gel wax solution, it does not separate itself or radiate the gel opaque. It is safe to consider the fragrance non-polar and fit for use. Dyes are generally safe to use in gel kind a wax solutions. Your last step is to collect materials to embed. Embedded materials should be made of material that is not flammable and has a high melting point so it will not liquefy under the intense heat of the gel wax. To embed objects, get them first in wax and then using twister so as not to burn yourself, situate them within the substance of your gel wax candle. After you finish, allow the candle and objects within time to set. Hid all warnings and cautions because gel wax candles can be dangerous and have fun making your gel wax candle.


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