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)
New to Cut and carve Candle making
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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)