Free project ideas with complete instructions on making your own candles. Complete and easy to follow instructions that allow even first timers to create unique and original candles for their home or to use as gifts.
Cooling the candle when using a mold:
As it cools you will notice that the top will sink inwards, this is called shrinkage. Pour a small amount of wax on top of this to fill it up. Continue to allow to cool.
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When making candles in glass jars, warm the jar before pouring the wax to reduce the formation of bubbles and to help the paraffin adhere to the sides of the jar.