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How to Make Pillar Candles Pillar candles are sturdy and thick and can be short, tall, square or round. Some pillar candles are huge and contain multiple wicks. Pillar candles are usually referred to by their diameter and height as in a three by five inch candle. Pillar Candles have become very popular in the last few years for in-home decorations. Pillar candles are made using a mold which can either be shop bought or from any suitable homemade one such as an empty yogurt container. For many of my pillar candles, and especially when I teach people how to make their first pillars, I use a three inch by eight inch round metal pillar mold with a wick pin built in. Pillar candles often need wax additives, with searin, for example, being particularly useful in easing the candle from the mold once it has cooled. Equipment Tips for Pillar Candles As we discussed in Pillar Candles Introduction, this type of candle is made using a mold. And a key part in successfully molding a candle is to spray a mold release on the inside of your mould prior to pouring the melted wax. You can either buy the mold release from your local craft store or use regular kitchen vegetable oil spray which works just as well. Once your melting wax has reached your desired temperature please remember to pour the wax slowly into the mold, being careful not to hit the wick pin assembly. Don't forget to tap the side of the mold gently to remove air bubbles. Make sure to save a bit of wax for the re-pour (unless you're going to use a heat gun to top it off). Pillar Candles are very popular nowadays and you can often see them used in home-makover TV shows, where they are used to great effect to give a room ambiance and warmth. Troubleshooting Tips for Pillar Candles Candle collapses on one side? If your candle collapses on one side it's more than likely that you didn't poke relief holes around the wick as the candle cooled. As the wax cools it contracts which makes the candle appear to pull inward. Next time remember to poke your relief holes or try encouraging the wick to release itself from the wax in order for the wax, as it shrinks, to pull away from the wick instead of the outside wall of the candle. Is your wick drowning? If the wick is drowning and won't stay alight then your wick is probably too small so try using a larger one. Another possible reason is that you may have used a dye that contains pigments which will cause your wick to become clogged. Please note though, that you should ensure that you only use dyes that contain pigments when you are overdipping. If Pillar Candles sound like the type of candle you would like to be making then please refer to my eBook, How to Make Candles. It is jam-packed full of candle making tip and tricks, as well as easy to follow step-by-step instructions that will guide you through making your very first candles. As well as serving as a very handy reference tool for future use. http://www.makeyourcandles.com Dolores Attwood, the author of 5 books for candle makers and self-taught candle maker of 20 years can teach you how to make beautiful candles using a simple step-by-step system. http://www.makeyourcandles.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dolores_Attwood |
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