HeartFullOTarts Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Hi everyone....I've been making tarts for a couple of months now and i love it. I think I want to venture into making candles. Which type of candle would be best for someone like me who is new and just starting out? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'd say any kind of candle your little heart desires would be fine if you start with a good kit and instructions, like one of these http://www.peakcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCMS&Category_Code=KIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 My first candles were 8 oz. jelly jars. IMO, they are probably one of the easier jars to wick and depending on your location, most of the time jelly jars can be found locally, which cuts down on expenses. Again, depending on where you live, even if you have to order them and have them shipped, they are not as expensive as other jars may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I would go with what ever kind of candle you prefer whether it be container candles, pillars etc. Then like Top said pick the appropriate kit and go from there. You might want to prepare yourself to go broke too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Yep, go with what you want to learn to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 When I started I got a votive pillar starter kit and a container starter kit. I make lots of containers and votives and want to start making some pillars again. Bored with the same ole same ole. Have fun:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnjcandles Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I did votives until I got comfortable with all the "stuff" of candlemaking... it grew from there (just look at my kitchen...)(and dining room...)(and my office, and under my bed, and in the closet...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I would start with votives, so you can get use to wicking and all. Then go up to small containers. Dont go for the large ones to start as the wicking will drive ya nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBugCandles Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I agree, go with what you will enjoy and want to learn. And then prepared to deflate your bank account! I started with votives and for me it was a good starting point. I got to understand the wicking issues, additives, color, pour temps, etc. and all the while not being too wasteful. I could use a small amount of wax with each experiment and if it bombed, I wasn't out too much. Then I moved to pillars, and now I've been working on containers for a few months.Good luck, and remember to keep it fun! -Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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