Waxing Moon (The Candlemaking Mysteries Book 5) by Tim Myers

Author:Tim Myers [Myers, Tim]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Crafts; Hobbies & Home, Crafts & Hobbies, Candlemaking, Soap Making, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Anthologies, Cozy, 30 Minutes (12-21 Pages), Literature & Fiction, Collections & Anthologies
Amazon: B004QTOR3M
Published: 2011-03-05T05:00:00+00:00

Candlemaking Tips for Twisting Dipped Candles

Dipping candles is great fun, and once you've mastered the basic technique, there are lots of variations to experiment with. After your melted wax reaches the proper temperature, the layers build up on your wick at a satisfying pace. You can add scents and dyes to your wax, too, yielding endless combinations.

One of my favorite things to do with a freshly dipped candle is to twist it. The wax needs to be warm and flexible for this technique, so it works best on a brand-new candle. If you can't wait to dip an entire candle, take one you've already dipped and dunk it into melted wax eight or ten times to warm it throughout. This process is called overdipping.

Take the warm candle and place it on a hard surface like the back of a cutting board. Use a rolling pin or any round piece of wood to flatten the middle part of the candle. You need to press firmly here to get the wax flat enough for a pretty twist, a little under half an inch thick after it's rolled out. Working quickly, pick the candle up, grasp the top edge of the flat section with one hand and the bottom of the flattened area with the other. Then gently twist the candle until you've got a shape you like. Gently knead the wax as you twist it, keeping it smooth and even all along the spiral.

After you've got a shape you're happy with, check to be sure the candle's base will still fit in a holder, then look to be sure the candle is straight. Set the candle aside until it cools, and then light it! Twisted candles give off a good light, in spite of their flat centers.

Have fun, and don't be afraid to experiment.

Happy candlemaking!

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