Helen Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Hi I am new to candle making and would like to know if anyone can tell mewhere I would find information on how to make a particular sort of candle.They are aromatherapy candles that are open in the middle and you burna tea light candle in the middle of them to burn the smell off.Centre is hollow.Many thanks Helen:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Helen, do you mean a hurricane? Do you have a picture you could post to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elapid Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Sounds like it might be a tealight Hurricane. Helen, click on the "Techniques & Ideas" button on the left and see if you see what you are asking about, and welcome to the forum. HTH Elapid~~< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You sure you are not talking about a tealight oil burner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 I it looks like the hurricane... but different technique I think - I do have a picture but don't know how to upload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 I could email a pic to someone, just don't know how to upload on herethanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i43/HelenHall/100_1192-1.jpg Here is the link to the candle I would like to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 can anyone help your - help is appreciated .. thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 That is a Lantern, made with a balloon filled with water. The water balloon is dipped, repeatedly in a vat of wax. Once you have dipped it enough times to get the thickness you desire, release the water from the balloon and you are left with a wax shell. I put sand in the bottom of mine to keep the candle from heating up the bottom of the lantern, and damaging it. You will need a large vat, filled with enough wax to submerge the balloon (make sure it doesn't overflow when the balloon displaces the wax). I use a paraffin with melt point of 149, and dip at 160 degrees. I am not sure if the dipping temperature would work for all varieties of wax, this is something you may have to experiment with, or someone else may have some info for you. HTH Janette PS-This may not be the easiest project to start with, but have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hi Janette Thank you sounds like fun and a bit scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Has anyone else done this technique or can you please tell me where I would be able to source more info thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hi JanetteWith the colouring is that just ran over it after?? the one I have has essential oils in it are they add into the melted wax?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hi Helen, Looks like it was dipped in a series of colours after it was made. What is in the bottom of yours? Is it a candle itself, or does it have a small candle inside (votive/tea light)? Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hi Janette, it has a tea light candle inside of it. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 That is a Lantern, made with a balloon filled with water. The water balloon is dipped, repeatedly in a vat of wax. Once you have dipped it enough times to get the thickness you desire, release the water from the balloon and you are left with a wax shell. I put sand in the bottom of mine to keep the candle from heating up the bottom of the lantern, and damaging it. You will need a large vat, filled with enough wax to submerge the balloon (make sure it doesn't overflow when the balloon displaces the wax). I use a paraffin with melt point of 149, and dip at 160 degrees. I am not sure if the dipping temperature would work for all varieties of wax, this is something you may have to experiment with, or someone else may have some info for you. HTH Janette PS-This may not be the easiest project to start with, but have fun.Try and see if you can pm Donita. She is AMAZING at these candles. She is the expert in the balloon candle area. Her candles are GORGEOUS...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks Jenn, is Donita on here often?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 No advice for you, Helen, but wanted to say WELCOME to the board. P.S. Where are my manners? Good luck making your balloon candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Crafty1 AJ... thank you for your welcome, I will wait until the house renovations are done and when I have a back patio will attempt it.. I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Hi Helen. Welcome to the CT family. I went to Google and searched on water balloon candle. Here is one of the many links that came up. http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakinginstructions/ss/balooncandle.htmHave fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 HI Sharyl... thank you for the welcome and for the link.. hope yourday is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Welcome Aboard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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