How to make tea light candles
Tea light candle making. If you are new to candle making you are probably wondering “where do I start”. Here you will find basic instructions for a variety of candles. Step one; lay the tea light mold on a flat, level surface. Insert the pins and spray light coat of mold release over the entire mold. Step two; prepare wax with the color and fragrance to suit. Pour wax into the mold so that all cavities are filled. There is a lip that holds overflow wax. Step 3; remove pins and pop the tea lights out of the mold. Clean any overly rough edges with your fingers. Step 4; insert the pre-assembled wick assembly into the hole in the candle and place into a tea light cup. Alternative Methods, when pouring batches of wax, keep a few tea light cups on hand to pour excess wax directly into the cups. Tea lights are great way to use up extra wax, create little calling cards or offer prospective customers a chance to sample your scents before purchasing a larger candle. Safety tips never leave melting wax unattended, not even in a double boiler. Never overheat wax it will spontaneously combust when it reaches its flash point usually about 375 degree F for paraffin. For safety, do not heat above 212 degree F. The fumes from overheated wax may cause severe illness. If this happens, area and be sure it is well ventilated before returning. Always keep wax away from open flames. Always use a thermometer. You should always be aware of the wax temperature for safety reasons and good results. Always use a double layer boiler. Typical melting temperatures can reach 200 degree F and a double boiler, you can use an old pot with water and a coffee can to melt wax. Never put water on a wax fire. Always keep a pot lid, baking soda, and a dry chemical fire extinguisher handy when heating wax. Use the pot lid to smother fires in the melting container. Baking soda will smother small fires, but a fire extinguisher is essential for a major accident. Always use pot holders or pliers when handling hot pots or cans. Never pour wax down the drain. Pour any waste wax into a can or milk carton. Never let candle making get so routine that you become careless. Enjoy.
