Your Date will LOVE Candle Making Crafts

Craft Date That She will LOVE you for!

Okay so this is a little off my usual topic, but I think it's worth mentioning fun to do on a date, or after a date. My thinking is why not make it a bit easier and just do some fun crafts-with the added bonus that it's likely they haven't ever done it before, so it will be memorable.

So if this sounds like something you might like to do on a date keep reading, below I'll describe a very simple candle making project you can do with stuff you probably have laying around for the most part, and the best part is they will have something THEY created with you to take home and remind them of the fun date they had.

It really is a win-win for you and them, they get to try something new and fun, and you get to help make a memorable and fun date they will remember for quite some time. So enough talk, onward; take a look at the list below and make sure to have the supplies on hand.

1) An empty can-from say canned fruit or something, make sure to wash it out of course
2) Wick-this is the one you will probably have to drop by a crafts store and pick up, you can use other things such as strings, etc but they often don't work well at all. Best to grab the real thing.
3) Wax, now you can either pick some of this up at the crafts store or use Crayons-a decent sized box should do nicely.
4) Crayons-If using only crayons you are already covered. These are to mix with the other wax for color.
5) A sauce pan half full of water.

To start, heat the sauce pan half full of water up-not boiling, and place the empty can inside the water. Put the wax in the can-or break up the Crayons and drop them in. Heat until the wax is all melted.

Take a small piece of wick-about 4 inches, and slowly dip it into the melted wax; then slowly pull the wick back out and hold it until it cools. Repeat this process until the candle is as thick as you want.

If you haven't been using the Crayons for all the wax then you should melt some into the wax can now. Dip the candle a few times and twist the wick-so the candle spins a little as it comes out of the wax, this should make a swirl effect with the Crayon colors.

Whooohooo! A wonderful candle made on a date with someone that is hopefully having a great time doing these wonderful little candle making crafts. (And if you are having a good time with this one you better check out more candle making ideas right away!)

So what are you going to do with the candles now eh. Some people like to keep them in the bedroom, some people like to make candles as gifts, and some people even start their own businesses making candles and selling them.

Online, and offline it's only a matter of finding a market, candles will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Just imagine all the other things you can do together! More great ideas and crafts about candle making crafts

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Candle Making - The Easy Way

The candle's primary purpose is to give light. But today, candles are used to accent romantic dinners, weddings, birthdays, holidays and also as home décor. At present candle making is enjoyed by many as a hobby. It is now evident that the wave of candle making grows to be more and more popular. Some people are hooked into candle craft for private use. Older children especially enjoy this activity enhancing their creative side. Candles are also very popular in parties given as tokens, making it a good opportunity for those who want to start a home base business.
Is candle making a difficult craft?
Surprisingly many people find it easy to do and the fulfillment you get from creating something personal is exceptionally rewarding. The tools and supplies that you need for candle making are widely available all through out the market. The materials such as the wax, molds and wicks can be bought from almost every craft stores. As the hobby reach it's fame the colors, decors, and the alluring scents for candle making can be easily purchased at any craft suppliers. Some materials required for candle making is found at home.
How candle making is done?
Primarily you need to prepare the most important material- the wax . With the aid of a double boiler your wax is melted. The double boiler is filled with water and is heated over a stove top. Inside the large pot another smaller pot sits containing the un-melted wax. As you boil the water the wax inside the smaller pot melts without burning. Now to set up the wick... Place the wick at the center of the mold and then pour the melted wax over. Let it stand for about 4-6 hours to allow cooling before taking the candle out of the mold. Another way to do this is with the help of a fridge. Place the whole thing inside the freezer for about half an hour this makes it easier to take the candle off of the mold. You may also want to try to lubricate the mold with a non-stick cooking oil before pouring the wax in to effortlessly remove your candle in the mold.
There are lots of ways to create different types and styles of candles at your very own home.
Let your imagination and creativity do the works, you decide which color you like, the fragrance you prefer and the decors you envision. Some candle enthusiasts make their own mold through the use of a material called liquid latex. The reason being is that latex is a very flexible material making it possible to create various shapes and sizes. But the thing is that they are too flexible to set into position. To solve the problem you will need to cut a hole in a cardboard big enough for your mold/s but small enough that the rubber lip at the bottom of the mold can be taped to the box to hold. You are now able to pour in the wax on the molds bottom with the cardboard giving a support.
Candle making is so simple.
You can even turn it into a business just like others have done. How do they do this is with a strategy to win. These entrepreneurs order their supplies by bulk, taking advantage of the big price discount through bulk orders. Packaging is a big factor when selling a product, make yours very attractive. Because this greatly influences the consumer's buying behavior. With some little creativity, imagination and passion for candle making you can make great money with this fun hobby.

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Candle Making Molds

When it comes to candle making, there are a variety of molds available in the market which can be used to make candles at home. As more and more people are trying their hand at candle making, the manufacturers are flooding the market with new styles and types of candle making molds.

A candle mold can be defined as the vessel in which the wax is poured to cool. After cooling, the wax gets molded to the shape of the mold. These days there are different varieties in terms of shapes, styles and sizes of candle making molds. Some candle makers like aluminum molds since they give the candle a smooth finish besides being heat resistant and durable. Hence, the candles get a professional kind of finish. These are generally employed in the making of pillar and votive candles. Moreover, they are cheaper than the rubber molds. Another advantage of aluminum molds is that they can be easily cleaned by just putting them upside down on a baking sheet and heating them in the oven. The residual wax will melt and flow out of the mold. Make sure your baking sheet has a lining. The drawback of aluminum molds is that besides requiring a release agent to release the candle from the mold, they are not flexible hence not available in too many shapes and sizes.
Other molds made from rubber like latex, silicone and polyurethane are quite flexible. The stretch ability of polyurethane mold is not much despite their flexibility. Moreover, though they are cheaper, they also need a releasing agent and have a strong odor which can be picked up by your candle. These molds are used for pillar and taper candles. Silicone molds are expensive but have great characteristics. These include a great stretch ability, no residual parting lines and don't need a release agent. With the advent of new kinds of rubber molds, latex molds are not as popular as before. However, if you want some home make molds, then all you need to do is to paint liquid latex on the structure you want to make a mold of. With numerous coats of latex, you can get a mold of your choice.
Though they are the least expensive, plastic molds are brittle and hence don't last long like the other molds. However, they are more manageable and can be cleaned easily with some warm soapy water. A precaution here that needs to be observed is that make sure your mold is totally dry else you may get bubbles in your candles. These molds are great for newbies but for people who want to turn their hobby into a business, you need different and better molds.

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