subject: Start Now With Your Candle Making Craft [print this page] Let me tell you a little about the art of the candle because history has proven that there have been some amazing types of candles made in the past.
The use of candles for light and heat is known to have existed in ancient times. Over the years there have been many different types of candles made from the very basic to more advanced methods. They have been used as a source of light and for heating, just as they are still used today. Perhaps in today's lifestyle we do use more scented candles than were used in the past.
The candle making craft
Today candle making is very a popular hobby. What is so enjoyable as candle making as a hobby is that you can create wonderful shapes and colors and also use different fragrances to perfume the house. They make fabulous presents because you can make them to suit your friend's style, color and favorite fragrance. There is no limit to the shapes, sizes, and colors you can make your candles in.
Candles at home have become very popular for the wonderful aromas more than for their ability to produce light. Some candles give off a popular perfume such as vanilla or jasmine. Others smell like a chocolate cake or cinnamon rolls.
Construction of a candle
The body of a candle is generally made of paraffin wax. Paraffin wax is a natural wax that comes from plants. Candle can also be made using beeswax. Beeswax is also considered a natural wax and is taken from honeybees. This is the substance the bees use to construct their honeycombs.
A wick, made of cotton fibers that have been braided together, is placed in the center of the wax before it dries. The wick is very thin, but also strong. Different wick materials and thickeness of wicks will determine how a candle will burn. Thin wicks will provide a smaller flame, and a bigger wick will give a better flame.
Starting your candle making
Simple projects are a good way to start your candle making hobby. Candle making is quite a different hobby to most others you have probably undertaken and for this reason it is best to start slowly and surely. If you start with beginners projects you will have a chance to discover what works well with your particular set up and will give you the chance to make any necessary changes.
Initially, work at implementing good safety habits and melting your wax at the proper temperatures. The cooling process also needs to be developed as it is at this stage that you can alter the candles as well. Once you have practiced a few times and sorted out some of the things that can go wrong you will be more confident and then it will be the right time to start experimenting with dyes, scents, and shapes for your candles.
The candle making process is easy to follow if you take your time and learn from your mistakes. One of the beauties of homemade candles for presents is that you can make different ones for each set of gifts. However, it is found to be very enjoyable by those who have plenty of time to take with the process and who enjoy creating things. Candle making supplies aren't expensive so use the best you can. You want the candles to burn well and form well so using good products is essential for presents or for selling candles.
There is no doubt in my mind that once you have practiced and mastered the art of the candle making craaft you will go onto make some wonderful unique candles and you may not even want to give them away or light them. Such is the art world!
