How to Make Pillar Candles the Easy Way!
Pillar Candle
Pillar candles in all shapes and sizes. What makes this simple, authentic candle so extraordinary?
Pillar candles now come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are used for a variety of purposes.
One of the Classics of candles is the pillar candle.
The pillar candle is made with various surface textures, colors and fragrances, yet you’ll never guess why they’re called pillar candles?
Because it’s round and tall like a pillar 
Candle making has evolved and it is now a perfectly refined art form.
There is no standard size to this type of candle as the pillar comes in different widths and heights.
Pillar candles are found with a unique design such as a ridge on the top and bottom.
What’s your favorite pillar candle design and combination:
- Pillar scented candles
- Citronella pillar candles
- Unscented pillar candles
- Soy wax pillar candles
- Beeswax pillar candles
Pillar candles are used to add a stylish touch of elegance to any occasion.
The pillar candle holders can easily add another dimension with a touch of class to your home or dinner table as part of the centerpiece.
It is even known to be used on the tables at wedding receptions in the colors of the wedding. Used in this way, it is very appealing.
Making pillar candles is quite simple and it is one of the most common for candle makers to indulge in.
To make pillar candles as in any other type of candles, you need molds.
All sizes of molds are stocked at most craft stores and they can also be found on the internet.
Many online auction sites including Ebay and Yahoo offer several pillar candle molds for one great price. These molds are usually made of silicon, aluminum, or plastic.
For best results, choose pillar candle molds that are made of aluminum as they allow the wax to cool better, resulting in a smooth finish on the candles and they’re also very durable.
In order to make pillar candles, you first want to decide on the size of candles you want to make and how many.
Helpful charts and guides are available in candle making books and on the internet that can help you determine how many pounds of candle wax you will need to complete your project.
You want a double boiler to melt the wax in and oil-based dye to color the candles and fragrances if you’d like to add these to your candles.
Another essential step you want to consider for your pillar candles are good quality wicks…
The wider the candle you want to make, the wider the wick you will need.
To make this easier, you can simply purchase a standard type of wick and then braid two or three pieces together to make a thicker wick for wider candles.
Many of the pillar candle molds have a wick holder built-in and you simply need to slide a wick the diameter of the in-built hole into it thereby eliminating any guess work.
Make sure you dip the wick into the melted wax before sliding it into the candle mold.
Keeping the wick in place can be tricky. A cool trick is to cut the wick several inches longer than you really need.
That way you can tie it to a pencil or rod so it can be positioned across the top of the candle mold to ensure the wick is centered as the candle cools off.
When your candle wax has been heated to the right temperature in your double boiler, add the additives you want mixed into your candle including dye and fragrance.
After adding your dye and scent, pour the hot wax into the prepared pillar candle molds.
Tip: Do not fill the molds to the brim with molten wax. Allow yourself at least four or five inches unfilled to speed up the cooling of the wax to set properly.
For most candles you make, you want to leave them to cool for some hours in their molds.
Pillar candles need some further assistance during the cooling process.
Once the top of the wax has started cooling and solidifying, punch small relief holes in the wax to help with shrinkage.
If you don’t create relief holes your candles will have air pockets and that keeps them from hardening properly.
Once the candles have completely cooled, pour melted wax into the relief holes you created on the candle, ensuring the melted wax is about fifteen degrees hotter than the wax you first poured into the mold.
Allow the candle to completely cool down again…
Your finished candles should easily slide out of the molds but if they don’t, put them in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Your candles should come out of the molds looking smooth and beautiful.
The final step is for you to trim the wick at the top of the candles and you are ready to burn your pillar candles.
Pillar candles are beautiful and the simple design usually fit well with the décor in any room of your home.
Handmade candles make excellent gifts and center pieces.
Pillar candles are easy to make and the candle making supplies are readily available and quite inexpensive.
Pillar candles can burn for hours, ensuring you get many hours of fulfulment and enjoyment from your candle making craft adventures.
This makes pillar candle an excellent hobby or money making activity.
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