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Although everyone loves candles, people have recently gone crazy over gel candles. One reason is the ability to get creative and artistic. Without any trouble, you can make them your own…thus, adding an extra touch when given to someone as a gift. Another reason is they burn at a slower rate and last longer than paraffin or wax candles.

When purchasing the wax to make gel candles bear in mind that gel wax is available in three densities -high, medium and low. For exceptionally fragrant candles, high density gel is the best choice as the wax will embrace the fragrance better than the medium or low density wax. This means that the candle will have a stronger scent.

When melting wax to make gel candles be sure to use a non-stick multi-cooker instead of the usual double boiler, skillet or saucepan. Gel wax is thicker than other waxes and a multi-cooker will make the melting process faster.

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For stirring the gel wax, be sure not to use anything that is made of wood. Use a hard plastic or metal stirrer to minimize bubbles in the gel wax.

Due to the high viscosity of gel wax, you may find it challenging to pour gel wax into the mold…be patient as you pour. In addition, molding time will be longer due the consistency of the gel wax.

One of the splendid advantages of a gel candle is the thickness of the gel and how it can “suspend” or “float” different types of objects in your candle. By using bright, rich liquid dyes, you can get creative and change the color of your gel candles. With liquid dyes the transparency of the gel wax is retained. When adding it to your wax, be careful…it only requires a few drops. Don’t mess up your candle by using too much.

Do not use soap dyes, food color, clothing dyes, or even childrens crayons. Since these are not made for candles, using them will cause burn problems!

These techniques will allow you to make gel candles fast while having lots of fun!

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