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Candle Making 101
Candle Making 101
What basic candle making supplies do I need?
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How do I make a candle?
What wax should I use?
How do I apply a candle label?
How do I use candle dye?
What are the labeling guidelines for candles?
Can I use crayons to color my candles?
What is the correct pour temperature for my wax?
How should I prepare my containers before filling them with wax?
Which candle dyes work best in wax?
How do I tare (zero out) the scale?
Should I use soy or paraffin wax to make my candles?
What is a melt pool?
How can I tell what color my finished candle will be?
What is the best wax for melts or tarts?
How much wax will I need to make my candles?
How can I keep the color of my candles from fading over time?
How much wax will my mold hold?
How should I clean my pouring pots and molds?
How to melt wax using a double boiler?
How do I burn candles safely?