How to Make a Tye Dye Candle
Prepare your entire work area, set out all materials beforehand., Melt a small amount of wax in a double boiler or wax melter, to at least 160ºF., Pour wax into cube trays, wax button molds, or pour a thin layer into a pan., When the cubes have...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare your entire work area
Cover your work area with newspaper or foil. -
Step 2: set out all materials beforehand.
Prime your wicks at this time. , You can use a cool water bath or the fridge to speed the cooling of the wax. , If you've used a pan, cut the wax into small pieces. ,, The wax chunks will take up some space, so you will only need about 2/3 the normal amount. , Luster crystals, white beads, and micro 180 are all good choices to make brighter colors and a harder candle.
If nothing else, add stirring to increase the burning time. ,, Be careful not to splash the molten wax over the chunks, cover the chunks completely.
Tap your mold to release air bubbles. ,, You can use a cold water (ice water) bath, but the freezer is easier.
Check on the candle every ten or fifteen minutes.
Remove it from the freezer when the wax has hardened on the bottom of the candle. ***if your candle is in a glass container, it is advisable not to put it in the freezer.
Glass reacts to extreme changes in temperature by shattering and/or cracking*** , Let the candle cool in the fridge (NOT the freezer) or at room temperature. , -
Step 3: Melt a small amount of wax in a double boiler or wax melter
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Step 4: to at least 160ºF.
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Step 5: Pour wax into cube trays
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Step 6: wax button molds
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Step 7: or pour a thin layer into a pan.
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Step 8: When the cubes have hardened
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Step 9: remove them from the mold.
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Step 10: Wick the mold and place the white wax chunks into the mold
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Step 11: Make sure the wick is centered.
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Step 12: Melt a smaller amount of wax than you normally would to fill the mold.
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Step 13: Add any additives at this time.
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Step 14: Add scent if you wish.
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Step 15: Pour the liquid wax into the mold.
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Step 16: Take your liquid dye
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Step 17: or melted dye
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Step 18: and drop a small amount around the edges of the mold
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Step 19: so the dye travels down the sides of the candle.
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Step 20: Place the candle in the freezer.
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Step 21: Top off the well that forms
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Step 22: if one does.
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Step 23: Remove your candle from the mold when it is completely hard
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Step 24: and enjoy the unique swirled patterns on your candle.
Detailed Guide
Cover your work area with newspaper or foil.
Prime your wicks at this time. , You can use a cool water bath or the fridge to speed the cooling of the wax. , If you've used a pan, cut the wax into small pieces. ,, The wax chunks will take up some space, so you will only need about 2/3 the normal amount. , Luster crystals, white beads, and micro 180 are all good choices to make brighter colors and a harder candle.
If nothing else, add stirring to increase the burning time. ,, Be careful not to splash the molten wax over the chunks, cover the chunks completely.
Tap your mold to release air bubbles. ,, You can use a cold water (ice water) bath, but the freezer is easier.
Check on the candle every ten or fifteen minutes.
Remove it from the freezer when the wax has hardened on the bottom of the candle. ***if your candle is in a glass container, it is advisable not to put it in the freezer.
Glass reacts to extreme changes in temperature by shattering and/or cracking*** , Let the candle cool in the fridge (NOT the freezer) or at room temperature. ,
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