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For all you candle makers out there! Help? - 12-10-09, 09:05 PM

My daughter has started making candles and we are encountering a few problems. Apart from the fire I had in my kitchen last weekend, but the less said about that the better! Just call me Fireman Fi!

Ok, she is 12 for a start and doesn't listen to me but maybe she will listen to you all.

She is making layered candles with different colours, which look great when she has done them until the next day when there is a dip right around where the wick is, all the way around it iykwim.

Also when she has done one layer is there a quicker way to cool the wax before doing the next colour, so she can get on, she is impatient! LOL

Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
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12-10-09, 09:08 PM

you can put the candles in the fridge to cool quicker.
can't remember much else from my candle making days, had a fair few disasters myself.

I think temperature is very important for a good finish.
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12-10-09, 09:16 PM

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you can put the candles in the fridge to cool quicker.
can't remember much else from my candle making days, had a fair few disasters myself.

I think temperature is very important for a good finish.
Ann thanks hun , apparently(according to madam ), when you put them in the fridge it makes the centre sink more!

Does anyone want a 12 year old for the next week?
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12-10-09, 09:32 PM

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Does anyone want a 12 year old for the next week?
I'll have her to stay PROVIDING she leave the candle making stuff at home LOL

Here's a couple of links I've found, hope they help a bit

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Candle Making Fragrance Oils, Fragrance Oil Suppliers, Wholesale Fragrance Oils, Ecco Soya Wax

How to Make Candles | Easy Step by Step Candle Making Instructions | Candle Making Instruction, Tips and More
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12-10-09, 09:34 PM

PLEEEEASE take my 13 year old son too!!! He has no candle making gear, but does make dirty clothes at an alarming rate!!! He's only been home from school 3 days and I want to kill him!!!!
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12-10-09, 09:36 PM

So I guess I am stuck with her then!

Thanks for the links Sandi

Loubi, there is no hope for us!

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Ann thanks hun , apparently(according to madam ), when you put them in the fridge it makes the centre sink more!

Does anyone want a 12 year old for the next week?
well I will bow to the knowledge of the wise one, it has been ages since I made candles and I never put mine in the fridge anyhow.

bless you all, I've got a 10 year old angel.
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12-10-09, 09:56 PM

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well I will bow to the knowledge of the wise one, it has been ages since I made candles and I never put mine in the fridge anyhow.

bless you all, I've got a 10 year old angel.
fancy a swap?
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