Making Pillar Candles

Do you want to attempt making pillar candles? Want to make them with soy? The most important part of this is to use a high grade of soy wax.

You can add color and fragrance to the soy wax after it's melted if you choose to. If You want you can add color and omit the fragrance if you prefer an unscented candle.

If you are making pillar candles with soy you need to use a harder soy wax specifically for pillars. This makes sure that the candle will hold up and burn properly.

You wouldn't want to use the same softer soy wax that you would use for soy candles in containers.

Soy wax is also great to use because you can heat it up in the microwave. The clean up is so easy since it cleans up with just soap and water.

You can add color and fragrance to the soy wax after it's melted if you choose to. If You want you can add color and omit the fragrance if you prefer an unscented candle.

You need to be prepared. It is important to have all the supplies that you need to get started. There are some books and manuals that will teach you different techniques. It's a good idea to find out all of the information you can before you get started making pillar candles. Easy ways to making your own soy candles

Molds come in many different shapes and sizes. Some people may prefer to start out with a smaller size for their first time.

You will also need to use a spray called candle mold release to coat the inside of the mold with. This will aide you in getting your candle out of the mold.

You will need to place the wick for the candle before the wax sets up. For this you need to use metal candle wick tabs for the bottom. You can use a wooden dowel to secure the top of the wick. Make sure the dowel is long enough to cover the top of the mold and tie the wick to the dowel.

Some candle molds are not sealed on the bottom. There are many ways of sealing the bottom. You can use a rubber plug or maybe some some sticky kind of wax.You'll want to seal the bottom or it can be very messy!

It's a good idea to let the wax set up for a while possibly over night but you can light it right away if you want to. If you are as impatient as I am you will! After it's completely set up you can get the candle out of the mold by simply tugging on the wick.

If you used your spray to coat the candle mold it should come out fairly easy.

Light and enjoy.

Remember to be responsible and keep your candles out of the reach of your children and pets.

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