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The Basic Supplies for Making Votive 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.
- 128°F - 130°F melt point paraffin wax. A low melt point, yet hard wax is recommended for making votive candles.
- Wick. The wick you choose depends on your wax formula. We have pre-tabbed and bulk wicks available for votives. Waxed wick is recommended.
- Molds. Standard 15 hour metal molds and a 10 hour plastic mold.
- Wick clips/tabs Needed only for bulk wick; pre-tabbed wicks come with them. These metal discs hold the wick upright during the last few hours of burning.
Recommended:
- Silicone mold release spray. Helps the candle to release from the mold more easily.
- Additives. Most popular for votives are Kemamide release powder, Vybar 260, stearic powder (regular or vegetable), and parol oil. 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.
- Scent. Everyone's favorite candle ingredient! Recommended usage is 1/4 - 1 ounce of scent per pound of wax.
- Mold cleaner. Sometimes wax sticks to the mold, and it's a good idea to clean it out after each use.
Average start up cost:
- Approximately $90, plus shipping cost.
- Estimate includes all Required and Recommended items above, with 10-11 lbs. paraffin wax, and multiple 2 oz. scents, dyes, and additives.
- Makes about 90-100 standard 15 hour votive candles.
Also consider:
- Votive holders Votive candles are made to liquefy in a container, so you'll need a proper votive holder to burn your candles in.
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