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The Basic Supplies for Making Taper Candles
Required:
- Wax melting kit
An inexpensive double boiler setup that prevents the wax from reaching dangerously high temperatures. Also includes a thermometer and stir sticks. - 136°F - 141°F melt point paraffin wax, beeswax or bayberry wax.
A medium melt point wax is recommended for making taper candles. Bayberry wax is an exception with a melt point of about 116°F, but it is so hard that it works well for tapers. - Wick.
The wick you choose depends the diameter of your finished tapers and your wax formula. For standard 7/8" tapers, try 21 ply for paraffin and 1/0 square for beeswax.
Recommended:
- Dipping vat.
You can dip up to about 7" tapers right in your melting pot, but for taller candles you'll need a larger container. - Additives.
Most popular for tapers are stearic powder (regular or vegetable), micro wax 175, and Poly AC-6A or 400. Our additives page explains what they do and recommends how much to use. - Dye.
Dozens of colors to choose from! Be sure to select a dye instead of a pigment for solid color throughout the candle, as pigments can clog the wick. To save on dye, you can make a uncolored core and then overdip with colored wax. Pigments are best for overdips.
Average start up cost:
- Approximately $80, plus shipping cost.
- Estimate includes all Required and Recommended items above, with 10-11 lbs. paraffin wax, dipping vat, and multiple dyes and additives.
- Makes about 125 six inch taper candles.
Also consider:
- 161°F melt point wax.
Use as an overdip to make dripless tapers. This higher melt point shell will melt more slowly than the core, forming a cup that holds the melted wax. - Dipping ring.
This handy unit allows you to dip up to 10 tapers at a time, up to 16" tall. For use with our dipping vat (will not fit into the melting pot).
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