You probably have beautiful gel candles in retail stores and souvenir shops seen. These candles are not only beautiful, they do burn longer and better than traditional candles. Did you know you can do yourself? Learn to love this guide on how to make gel candles and see a hobby and a potential source of income selling candles at craft fairs and church.The first step to learn how to make gel candles, is understand the importance of temperature. If you see a reference to the temperature in this guide, you stick to it!

Use to make a candle thermometer to ensure that the gel at an appropriate temperature; This prevents bubbles and start improving the look and function candle.To, choose a good container for the candle. Glass works best because it still sees the gel. Make sure the container also allows the wick to stay at least one and a half inches from the sides. Then, add a little 'hot glue to the center bottom of the container and stick a wick on the glue tab. Zinc core wicks work best for candles.Now gel to learn the correct way how to make gel candles, gel-casting process is perfect.

Cut your gel cut into cubes, blend together so quickly. Put the wax in a glass or stainless steel pot and put it on the stove over medium heat. Maintain a temperature of 200 degrees F, do not get the temperature goes over 220 degrees, or the gel will burn! Maintain the temperature until the gel is smooth. Now add your dye. Liquid works better, and you should avoid blocks watercolors and paste that dyes do not work best with the dye. You can also use a quarter teaspoon of essential oils to the gel, avoiding alcohol-based perfumes.

If your cloudy gels you try a few cubes.Now more gel, place the container on a flat surface and pour the gel into the eighth candle carefully pour the side of the container to avoid bubbles. Another good tip is to make your container Preheat oven to 150 degrees F, to reduce air bubbles. Now just drag the candle wick and let set for four hours.Now That do all this, as we know, gel candles, try your new hobby and show your friends and family how much fun that they can produce candles home! From: Martin R.