Making Chunk Candles

Chunky candles are a superb substitute to the regular pillar candle which is getting a bit old. There are 2 parts to making chunk candles and to make the procedure easier, it is suggested that you keep the two separate. Trying to take shortcuts often result with chunk candles that are of bad quality and do not burn very well. The first part of your project is creating the chunks and the second is the process of transforming the chunks into beautiful candles. Some individuals opt to purchase premade chunks at craft shops or on the Internet but try to pick colors that go well with one another.

To start creating the color chunks, cover a cookie sheet with a non-stick spray though not excessively as you just need a thin film on your baking sheet. Once the wax you are using has fully melted, inject a color to it as well as any scent that you want, after that pour your mix onto your cookies sheet, filling the sheet to the exact level you wish the depth of your candle chunks to be set at.

Watch the cooling chunks. When it is the consistency of cookie dough you’ll wish to use a sharp knife to slice it into lumps though continue to allow those chunks to cool off. If you are making many different colors of chunks you may mix them together or leave them apart. Some individuals choose to let the colors combine under their own power and others like to make a style by adding the precise volume of every color they want.

Utilizing the exact same molds that are used for pillar candles, put the candle wick through the bottom of the mold. Loosely fill the mold with color chunks and if you wish you can place one color at the bottom and another color on top or even layers of 3 different colors - or just use only one color. It’s up to you, although don’t stack as many chunks as you can within your mold or your candle won’t form the right way.

You are now ready to pour your melted wax atop your color chunks. It is recommended that you leave the melted wax without color, although a few individuals choose to add a light color to both make a tint and create an individuality for their chunk candles. As the candle cools down, your chunks would stick to together with the hot wax and once your molds cool down the chunk candles should slide out with ease.

Making chunk candles is actually pretty easy if you’ve the basic candle making concepts under your belt. They’re a tad more difficult to build since you will be making your color chunks, but well worth the results although remember that you can purchase color chunks which is a good idea for someone that plans to create large quantities.

For those who want to get even more creative, consider using embeds on the sides. There are excellent books available on the various patterns and embeds you can add, although don’t forget there are also great pictures and step by step directions around on the net as well.