In a previous article we showed you how to properly choose the wax and wick for your candle. Now it is time to learn the different varieties of color and candle making fragrance. Most people who spend time making candles realize that colored and scented candles are the most unique, and that just making plain white candles becomes rather boring.
There are many different ways that you can color your candles. You will be quick to notice that dyes come in a variety of different forms. They come in powders, flakes, chips, and liquids, so that you will have a pretty good selection of dyes to look at.
Here are some things that you need to know about handling dyes.
Safety is the first thing you should take into consideration when using dyes. You must handle the dyes very carefully because they can stain clothing or household items rather quickly, and even the most minimum amount of dyes can stain fast as well.
Something that a lot of people, who are new to using dyes, regularly do is add to much dye. This is something that you do not need to do as it can negatively affect the burning of your candle.
Another thing you have to be careful with is overheating the dye. If you overheat the dye it can cause the dye to become discolored. And it may not show up for days. Dyes have a delicate chemical composition so make sure you keep a watchful eye on heating the dye.
Now that you know what type of dyes you can use and what not to do with them, it's time to move on to candle making fragrance. Fragrances are great for candles because they really can change the mood of the room, by making it smell great.
You will find that there are many different fragrances that you can choose from and creating an assortment of different fragranced candles is fun. The candle making scents usually come in chips, liquids, or natural herbs so they are easily added to your wax.
Now the same rule applies for the fragrance that applied for the dye which is do not add too much. The best thing to do in order to make scented candles is to add your fragrance right when you pour the wax into the molding.
Scott Steward is a candle making enthusiast. For more great information on candle making fragrance, visit www.easycandlemaker.com where you can subscribe to a zero cost and a no-catch 10-part course on candle making.
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