Ashlee T

Hello Everyone, I am very very new to cut and carved candles, it is something I have always been interested in starting to do! I have questions!! HAHA. 1) If I don't have silicon molds what should I line my plastic or metal molds with to get the core for my candle out of the mold when it is set? 2) Do i have to purchase already made cores? Or can i create my own? (Thinking this may be a silly question but you never know unless you ask!) 3) I purchased colored dye cubes and it does not give it that rich color i am looking for, Is the powered pigments a better option? 4) what is the ideal melting point for the wax and color dye? I do 150 degrees and at that point i add the dye but not sure if i should melt all together? Also, at what temp. should i start my dipping process? 5) Do i need to purchase a white dye, or can i just use the wax its self for a white color? Thank You so much for you help! This is something i have always wanted to do and now that my daughter will be in preschool next year i believe i will actually have time to do some, and hopefully start my business (Later down the road)