lemonjelly Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hi, I was wondering whether vanilla essence, lemon juice ect. could be used instead of buying the fragrances. If they do, can anybody think of some more things that can be used.Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 The things you are thinking of using are water based. They won't mix with wax. Think oil and water. It just wouldn't be a good thing. Fragrance oils are a much better idea. But if you want to go natural, you could try Essential Oils. They are more expensive though.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 I live in the UK, and my parents refuse to buy over the internet, so is there any household produck I could use? Would wax from cheap scented candles melted down smell as they burn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I am not sure what you would find in the house that would work for you. If you are going to remelt candles you already have, you might run into some additonal problems. The stand alone candles take more heat than the ones in jars, so the wicking will be different. And its really hard to say what kinds of wax were being used to make them. Take some time and do searches here for ideas on remelting. The board is full of really good and safe advice.The key here is safety.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I live in the UK, and my parents refuse to buy over the internet, so is there any household produck I could use? Would wax from cheap scented candles melted down smell as they burn?Probably not. If your parents won't buy over the internet, get out and find a craft store that carries stuff specifically designed for candlemaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaynor72 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 HiI'm in the UK, the only place I can think of without buying off the internet is HobbyCraft, though you will pay a lot more, i'm sure someone else from the UK will chip in with some advice on other places. Good Luck.HTHGaynor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Maybe someone from the UK will sell you some of their extras and you could send them a check or something.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Maybe someone from the UK will sell you some of their extras and you could send them a check or something.Glohave few fragrance oils not using that may be of some use and some cheap mouldsbut as gaynor said try hobby craft, or let us know where abouts you are and can point you in shop direction fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 HiI'm in the UK, the only place I can think of without buying off the internet is HobbyCraft, though you will pay a lot more, i'm sure someone else from the UK will chip in with some advice on other places. Good Luck.HTHGaynorcraft wise in leedshobby craftcan only think of them of top of head that you can walk into and buy but hobby craft can be priceyJo from sensory perfection although she is internet based, but if you can look at her site, im sure you can write/telephone and talk to her, have her address will need to check to see if ok to give it out also in back of some candle making books will give you a list of suppliershttp://www.craft-fair.co.uk/suppliers.cfm?SubCatno=144&category=Candle%20Makinghave look at these as ringing round they may be able to help?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Well guys, I live in Norfolk, near Great Yarmouth, if it is any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I live in the UK, and my parents refuse to buy over the internet, so is there any household produck I could use? Would wax from cheap scented candles melted down smell as they burn?I'm just curious. How old are you? with you living at home with parents??Anyhow, There's alot of others who lives in UK, maybe you can get some oils from them. Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Well guys, I live in Norfolk, near Great Yarmouth, if it is any help.you could try internet searching for suppliers in your area, but have to say internet suppliers are better to buy from especially if they come recommened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 couldn't you find the oils you want online and just call/fax in the order??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Well, I'm 11, almost 12 and got interested when we visited http://www.lyncandles.com on a holiday to Minehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 then i would suggest at first you buy some beeswax sheets for candle making to begin with as there is no melting of wax, no having to make sure you wax is at correct temperature, and worring of wax igniting! as many of us have learned at a lot older age wax is not something to be "played" with as it can be extremely dangerous if not handled correctly, and im sure im not the only one that would say so.Please take no offence but there are "childrens" kits to be bought, again that are safer for some one of your age.I am sure that other children have made candles even my children have helped but with strict and i mean strict supervision, im the one melting the wax checking temp etcBe care ful out there as hot wax has the potential to do some serious damage not only to your self but your parents home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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