 "Candle is more than light giver" What do you think?
Light in the dark night
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Before
the invention of light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison, candle was widely used
in every regions throughout the world. Even this invention, candle has
been used until now but the main purpose is no longer to give light but
to show the respect in some ceremonies. In addition, it is usually used
to create romantic surroundings.
Presently, besides its
light, ordinary candle is value-added to be aroma candle used to relax
oneself. Due to its scent, design, and color, no doubt why aroma candle
becomes popular gift for all generations. To please your friends in the
next night party, why don't you try to make this perfumed gift?
Candle making tools
and supplies
- 10 pounds of wax or
paraffin
- 3 table spoons
of powdered stearin (a glyceryl ester of stearic acid, derived from animal
fats. This will make the candle loose from the mold easily.)
- Crayon or oil color
- Perfume (any scent)
- Candle molds (any
shape)
- Double boiler
- Wick
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Preparation
1. With glass mold, coat
the inside lightly with vegetable oil to help candle loose from the mold
easily. Avoid choosing mold which has the bottom wider than the top because
you won't be able to remove your candle.
2. Melt wax at th temperature
of 150-180 deg.C in double boiler. Mix stearin, perfume and crayon or
oil color and melt wax together in the boiler. Leave for a while before
lift it up. The mixture temperature should be proper to molds. 190 dec.C
is recommended for metal mold and 130 deg.C for glass or plastic mold.
3. Dip wick into the mold
before adding melted wax
4. Leave it cool for 6
hours. Then remove your candle from the mold by gently tugging on the
wick
5. Trim the bottom wick
flush. Leave about ?” for the top wick.
6. Leaving the complete
candle at least 10 minutes will help the wick tight with candle better.
This will prolong its lifetime.
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Sources:
www.telliquah.com
www.relaxcandle.com
http://md.essortment.com
http://candles.genwax.com
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