One of the easiest candles to make would have to be the wax art crystals candles.

Wax art crystals or granulated wax is a wax has been formed into tiny beads slightly larger than grains of sand.

The wax crystal is available in a myriad of colors and even several scents.

What makes this type of candle making so easy is the wax does not have to be melted. It can be easily poured into any candle safe container.

For anyone who has seen sand art the concept is identical except when you are finished you have a candle that can be burned.

Once you have selected the proper container take a completed wick assembly (one with a base) and place into the glass container.

The best wick for this application is going to be something like a 34-40 zinc.

The best way to get started is to select several colors and gently pour into the glass container with a spoon or other dispensing tool.

You can take multiple colors and layer them in the glass to the desired height.

For ultimate effects such as waves, you can take a long, narrow pointer such as a knitting needle and slide down the side of the glass container.

This will create waves in the wax. This is a project any age child or adult can enjoy. This is a great project for cub scouts, girl scouts and camping trips.

The candles can even be used as Christmas candles, holiday candles, and wedding favors.

The true advantage to wax art crystals is they may also be melted and poured to make votives, pillars and even small containers.

The wax art crystals are easy to handle and can be melted in any type of double boiler.

The colors are slightly more concentrated, so white wax art crystals should be added to any color to lessen the intensity.

What is nice is you can mix, match and melt the crystals to get any color shade you desire.

The wax art crystals should be considered by any candle maker interested in trying to learn how to pour and make candles.

Granulated wax, also referred to as magic wax crystals or scented sands, can be used in a myriad of applications.

You can make an instant candle by just pouring the crystals into a glass container and placing the wick in.

The beads can be layered to create very unique looks.

Much like sand art, wax art crystals are a great source for individuals to make their own candles at fairs, carnivals, and craft shows.

Looking for the perfect birthday party idea, church activity, camping, craft or just plain fun in making candles?

Then wax art crystals may be the answer for all of these activities.

Wax art crystals are small round beads about the size of BB’s which can be used in the same fashion as sand art.

The crystals allows adults and children to experience the art of candle making without having to melt the wax.

Any heat-resistant container can be used to make these candles.

Once you have selected the container you can take the wax crystals and begin layering them in the container.

Once you have layers you can begin to make unique designs by sliding a toothpick, pencil or straw down the sides to create streaks and waves.

When the container is filled to the desired layer a waxed wick should be inserted in the center, you now have a candle ready to use.

Adult supervision should always be present when lighting the candle. All standard burning precautions should be observed when using this candle.

When integrated with candle gels, the possibilities become endless.

White can be used to create a snow scene, green when used on the bottom of the container can be used to look like grass…

And when the crystals are mixed with candle gel they can be melted creating a “streak” or “tail” to the wax.

The wax crystals will be consumed in normal burning of the candles.

The final advantage of the wax crystals is that they can be melted and used to make pillars and/or votives.

This pre-blended formula will produce very nice candles without having to add any colors to the wax.

Important note: When the granulated wax is melted and poured the colors created will be much darker than in the granulated form.

To get lighter colors, white granulated wax should be mixed to lighten the colors.

Here’s a way to layer different colors of natural wax in order to increase your offering of natural waxes.

By layering different colors, you will give yourself a simple way to make your candles more marketable to selected groups without the cost of making a customized label.

This is a great way to create fundraisers, holiday themes, or specialty candles for specific wholesale customers without the increased cost of customized labels.

Simply layer the colors of your holiday, team, organization, etc. and it creates an instant theme candle with little extra cost of materials.

Layering Natural Wax

Learn how to layer different colors of natural wax in order to increase your offering of natural waxes.

By layering different colors, you will give yourself a simple way to make your candles more marketable to selected groups without the cost of making a customized label.

Simply layer the colors of your holiday, team, organization, etc and it creates an instant theme candle with little extra cost of materials.

Ingredients:

• Jars or Molds
• Natural Wax
• Timer
• Thermometer
• 2 Different Dye Colors
• 2 Pouring Pots

Instructions:

Step 1:

Select, clean, wick, and prepare your jars or molds as you normally do. Take a moment and plan out where the fill lines are going to be.

For example, a patriotic jar may use equal amounts of colored wax for uniform stripes of red, white, and blue, while an egg shaped mold seems to look best if you change color at its widest point.

Step 2:

Be sure to select appropriate wax for jars or freestanding candles. Prepare both colors of wax at the same time in order to be ready for “show time”.

Step 3:

Heat jars or molds when necessary and pour your first layer. Note your ambient temperature (room-temp), your pour temperature, and start the timer.

Step 4:

You have some flexibility for this step. The time and temperature of the second layer of wax changes the final result.

Your individual taste will decide when and how hot to pour the second color.

In general, you want to wait long enough for the first layer to set up enough so the second color does not mix with the first color, but not too long that the wax pulls from the sides.

If the wax pulls from the sides, the second color slips between the first color and the mold, which creates what is considered by most to look undesirable.

By adjusting the second color’s temperature and timing, you can create hard or soft color transition lines.

Hard means a flat, distinct line of color change and soft means a softer faded color change.

The ambient temperature and size of your candle affects the timing.

Smaller candles will take less time (half hour) while larger candles make take as long as 2 hours between pours.

Cooler ambient temperatures decrease time, while warmer temperatures increase times.

Step 5:

Repeat the same time and temperature for the rest of the colors so all color seams are uniform.

As you take notes and get more experience, the timing and temperature starts to become second nature.

You can even learn to mix hard color changes and soft color changes on the same candle for a unique look that will sure to dazzle.

Here’s your chance to learn wax art secrets to simple candle making!

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