Although candles are loved by one and all, it is gel candles that are becoming all the rage. The ability to get creative and artistic with them is one explanation. Without any difficulty, you are able to personalize them…thereby adding an extra touch when giving them as a present. One other reason is they last longer than paraffin or wax candles since they burn at a slower rate.

While buying the wax to make gel candles bear in mind that there are three densities of gel wax available -high, medium and low. If you want exceptional fragrance in your candles, high density gel wax will be the best choice since it will be able to hold the fragrance better than medium or low density wax. This means that the candle will have a stronger scent.

Be sure to use a non-stick multi-cooker, rather than a double boiler, skillet or saucepan, when melting wax to make gel candles. This is because the multi-cooker speeds up the melting process…since gel wax is thicker than other waxes.

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When stirring the gel wax, do not use anything made of wood. Use a hard plastic or metal stirrer to minimize bubbles in the gel wax.

Pouring the gel wax into a mold can be a challenge due to the high viscosity of the gel wax…be patient and pour slowly. In addition, due to the consistency of the gel wax, molding time will increase.

One of the splendid advantages of a gel candle is the thickness of the gel and how it can “suspend” or “float” different types of objects in your candle. By using bright, rich liquid dyes, you can get creative and change the color of your gel candles. The transparency of the gel wax is preserved by the liquid dyes. When adding it to your wax, be careful…it only requires a few drops. Using too much will mess up your candle.

Do not use soap or clothing dyes, childrens crayons, or food coloring. Since these are not made for candles, using them will cause burn problems!

You will find that these techniques will allow you to create gel candles fast and furiously while having lots of fun!

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