How to Make Floating Candles + Candle Warmer Supplies

Method of MakingFloating CandleAt Home on Water

For centuries, candles have been used for lighting and various ceremonies among different cultures and religions. Various kinds of candles in different sizes, colors, and uses are available in the market, and floating candles are one of the most attractive and beautiful kinds, often used for parties, weddings, and other events.

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A floating candle is lightweight and specially designed to float while burning. You can easily make floating candles at home using available materials based on the tips in this section fromSelmaDermayour guidance.

Necessary Materials for Making a Warmer or Floating Candle

• 1 to 2-inch Wicks
• Fragrance and Scent
• Wax or Ceresin Wax
• Special Melting Container
• Different Colors for Dyeing Wax
• Thermometer for Measuring Wax Temperature
• Chocolate Mold or Candle-Specific Mold
• Wooden Spoon

How to Make Floating Candles

• Melt the wax using the double boiler method.
• About 82 degrees Celsius is needed to melt the wax.
• Add any color or fragrance you like to the wax.
• When adding color to the wax, use a mixer or wooden spoon for better blending.
• Place the wick in the mold and secure it in the center of the container.
• Gently pour the melted wax into the molds and let it cool down.
• Put the molds in the refrigerator to cool them faster.
• Once the candles have cooled, carefully remove them from the molds.

Important Tips:

1. When pouring wax into the molds, keep some aside because a cavity may form as the wax cools, which you’ll need to fill.
2. Pour the wax carefully and slowly into the molds to avoid trapping air.
3. Wax takes about 3 hours to harden.
4. The type of wax you choose to make your candles depends on personal taste, the type of candles you’re making, the cost, and more.
5. To make it easier to remove the candle from the mold, grease the molds before pouring in the paraffin so that the candle comes out easily after hardening.
6. Paraffin, Gel Wax, and Beeswaxsoy wax, and other types of wax like coconut and palm wax are suitable for making floating candles.For making floating candles, small molds are better; you can use cans, but for easy removal, ensure the opening is wider than the bottom.To showcase the beauty of the floating candle, you can color it according to the season.For added decoration, you can use fresh flowers.
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