Candle making.
I got a Kirstie Allsopp ‘Vanilla Voltive Candle kit’ for mother’s day. I love anything to do with crafts and these packs with everything you need to get started are a great introduction to trying out something new.
This kit consists of;
2 bags paraffin wax pellets, 2 bags beeswax pellets, vanilla scent, cotton wick, metal wick holder, 2 wooden sticks with holes, 2 candle moulds.
What you need;
Pliers, pegs, two old pans – one big, one smaller.
I chose a windy and wet bank holiday weekend to make my first batch of candles. It was simple to do, apart from having to put the wick together and guessing a third of a bag of wax etc. Also there wasn’t any instructions on how much vanilla to add, but I just used common sense and put in a couple of drops.
The first attempt I didn’t have enough melted wax to fill the two moulds to the top, so the second time I just used the rest of the bag and had plenty to spare which I used to fill an old candle holder. I also added dried lavender, though it just sat around the top in the mould so it wasn’t the effect I was hoping for.
Conclusion to candle making;
It was quick, simple and not too messy. They look good, burn nicely and fill the room with a lovely vanilla scent. They are really good fun and would make a nice handmade gift. It would be fun to experiment with colours and scents, so I guess I’ll have to wait and see what new designs I can come up with.
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Wow,Amazing..thank-you for sharing.
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It was a fun experiment, and now I have hours of pleasant vanilla scent to enjoy.
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Would try it for sure..thank-you!
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Ooh, they look really professional!
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Thanks, I was surprised how easy it was.
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I still remember for career day back in middle school going to visit a candle making factory. I thought it was the coolest thing ever and still find candle making fascinating. It looks like your candles came out great. Glad you enjoyed the project.
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I would have loved that kind of school trip.
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I love a good craft, as well, although I’ve never tried candle making. I’m sure I could find supplies at the many craft stores around. I do like the flames and the scents of candles in the home. Val from My Virtual Vineyard
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I’ve always loved candles and used to have them on my desk whilst writing and around my bath in the evenings. Then kids came along…
It was great to get into candles again, and the vanilla scent is one of my favourites.
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I’ve always loved candles and used to have them on my desk whilst writing and around my bath in the evenings. Then kids came along…
It was great to get into candles again, and the vanilla scent is one of my favourites.
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As a lover of scenty candles you hit the spot here. Lovely.
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Thank you, and thanks for sharing on twitter.
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I love your crafty projects – I used to make candles too! These vanilla votives that you have made look beautiful, I can almost imagine the vanilla scent! 🙂
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Wow, I’ve always wanted to try candle making but haven’t done it yet. I do enjoy scented candles, you’ve made me want to get a kit myself, lol 🙂
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It really was easy, though I was a bit nervous the first time I made them.
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