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How to Make Floating Candles + Materials for Wax Warmer

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Making MethodFloating CandleAt Home on Water

From the past to the present, the use of candles for lighting and various ceremonies has been common among people with different cultures and religions. Various types of candles are available in the market in different sizes, colors, and purposes, and floating candles are one of the attractive and beautiful candles used for parties, weddings, and various occasions.

A floating candle is lightweight and specially designed to float while burning. You can make a floating candle at home using accessible materials by following the tips from this section ofSelmaDermaMake it.

Materials Needed for Making a Warmer or Floating Candle

  • 1 to 2 inch wick
  • Fragrance and essence
  • Wax or citrine acid
  • Special container for melting
  • Various colors for tinting the wax
  • Thermometer for measuring wax temperature
  • Chocolate mold or special candle mold
  • Wooden spoon

How to Make a Floating Candle

How to Make a Floating Candle

  • Melt the wax using a double boiler method.
  • About 82 degrees Celsius is required to melt the wax.
  • Add any color or fragrance you like to the wax.
  • When adding color to the wax, it is necessary to use a stirrer or wooden spoon for better mixing.
  • Place the wick in the desired mold and secure it in the center of the container.
  • Carefully pour the melted wax into the molds and let it cool.
  • Put the molds in the refrigerator to cool them faster.
  • Once the candles have cooled, take them out of the mold.

Important Tips:

  1. When pouring wax into the mold, keep some wax aside, as there may be a hole in the wax during cooling that needs to be filled.
  2. Pour the wax gently into the molds to release any trapped air.
  3. It takes about 3 hours for the wax to harden.
  4. The type of wax you choose for making the candle depends on personal preference, the type of candles you are making, your budget, etc.
  5. To make it easier for the candle to come out of the mold, grease the mold before pouring the paraffin so that the candle separates easily once hardened.
  6. Paraffin, gel wax, beeswax, soy wax, wax, coconut, palm wax, and other types of wax are used to make floating candles.For making floating candles, small molds are better; you can use cans, but to ensure that the paraffin separates easily from the mold, the opening should be wider than the bottom.
  7. To showcase your beautiful floating candle, you can color it according to the season.
  8. For additional decoration, you can use some fresh flowers.
  9. Floating Candle