snowman Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Does anyone know where I can find info for "How-to make spiral candles"? It just hit me that this question is one of those "not necessary" as I have been searching for "twisted candles". Already started the Post, but will now search "spiral".Thanks - J.Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamist Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Swirl pillar candles are pillars that have two or more colors. The colors appear to be “swirled” together, hence their name! You’ll need to melt your candle wax in separate double boilers (or whatever you use to melt your candle wax). Measure enough wax to fill the pillar mold, and then place half in one melting pot and half in the other. Melt only one section at a time to the desired temperature, and then mix in the dye. Then and add your fragrance, if you’re using a fragrance, just before it’s time to pour the wax into the mold. Pour in your first color of wax and allow it just enough time to get a thick skin across the top, but not enough time to completely harden. As the first half of your candle is starting to set up, begin melting your second half of candle wax. Add your dye and fragrance, and slowly pour over the first color in your candle mold. If you want the colors to have the swirling effect, use a knitting needle or similar object and carefully pull it through in a circular motion to distribute the colors throughout the candle to create the swirl look.Found this on the web Edited November 3, 2011 by Seamist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 This is the Spiral candle I am inquiring about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Search the forums - there was a post about this a few months ago... but maybe that was a different spiral candle... Since there were instructions, you may be able to make your own. Edited November 3, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 You might want to check out the archives Tanya made these http://www.candletech.com/cgi-local/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=gallery;action=display;num=1112574054;start= and if I remember right somewhere in the general section of thwe archive is instructions that Tanya and Bruce where telling people about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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