Supplies
you will need:
- Soy Votive Blend Wax
- Liquid Dye or Dye Chips
- Soy Compatible Fragrance
- Fleximold or Metal Votive Mold
- Wicks*
- Thermometer
*Wicks: 36-24-24-C-Soy
is a self-centering wick recommended for 1" - 2" votives. 44-24-18-C-Soy
is a self-centering wick recommended for 1.5" - 2.5" votives.
Tip: 1 lb. of melted soy wax = 2-1/4 cups. 1 lb. of wax will make (2) 8 oz.
candles, (1) 16 oz. candle, or (8) 2 oz. votives.
Tip: When adding dye always remember that you can always go darker, but you
can't go lighter.
Step
1: Heat your soy votive wax to 190-200*
- use a thermometer. DO NOT
EVER let this wax reach 500* as it will flash fire at that temp. Once
your wax has reached 190* and is completely melted, remove from heat
source and add your dye and fragrance. Stir
completely - the dye and fragrance must be thoroughly mixed into the
wax.
The safest
way to melt your soy wax is to use a pyrex glass measuring cup and a
pot of boiling water (a type of double boiler method). Place the desired
amount of wax in your pyrex cup and then place your pyrex cup into a
shallow pan of boiling water. The boiling water will heat the pyrex
cup and melt your wax. Since the handle will become very hot, be sure
to handle the cup with a glove or other heat-resistant material.
Tip: Fragrance should be added in the following quantities: To each 1/4 cup
melted wax add 1 tsp. fragrance. This is an approximate amount and can
be adjusted by 1/8 tsp to suit your desired scent strength. If you'd
rather work with weight, add 1.5 oz. fragrance to each pound of wax.
That would be
1.5 oz. fragrance to each 2-1/4 cups melted soy wax.
Step
2 : Insert one wick into each mold, taking care to center the wick.
Step
3: Once the wax temperature reaches between
150-175*, very slowly pour your wax in to the votive molds. Fill just
to the top. You may need to prop up the wick a few times before it will
stay centered itself.
Let the
votive molds sit at room temperature. They should be ready to de-mold
within 3 hours. Do not allow them to sit in a cold or drafty area. You
want them to cool slowly.
Step
4: When your votives are ready to de-mold they will fall out of
the mold.
Step
5: Trim your wick to 1/4" in length and you are ready to burn
your votives. (Actually, we suggest waiting 2-3 days before burning
to allow them to “cure”.)
Be sure
to always burn a votive candle in a tight-fitting container. NEVER burn a votive without a container.
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