How To Make Carved Candles

They show you how to shave strips up the side of the candle carefully twist them into vertical spirals and reattach them at the bottom near the base.

How to make carved candles. Warm up the base of the candle using a pan or hot water and then rapidly spin the candle to level the base. How to make carved candles Candle Handmade Handmade candles which we create for you are an original gift for all occasions. When you look at these masterpieces it is hard to believe that these are ordinary paraffin candles.

After each staining dye dip in water harvesting for fixing colors. The wax of course comes clear so if you want colour or scent you have to add it. So once the wax is melted at around 155 to 160 degrees you can add colour.

For coloring use special candle paint. Continue until the candle matches your design. Alter the depth and angle to create different effects.

The candle is an indispensable attribute to create a romantic atmosphere and a pleasant setting. But you should give them a trial making carved candles is not impossible. Carved candles are made by layering wax of different colour on each other and then making different designs by cutting and carving.

Then the candle carver dips the candle into various waxes that have been colored with specially formulated dyes. You may need a hammer to break them up to put them in the pails. Once everything is assembled you have to fill the tube with water and fill the pails with wax.

After adding layers and layers of colored wax its almost time to carve out the beautiful designs. Using your initial design as a guide make the necessary cuts into the sides of the candle. The wax comes in sheets about two inches thick by 18 inches by 24 inches.