How to Prepare a Candle Mold and Wick

Making your own candles is a breeze once you know how to do it. This is how to prepare the candle mold and set up the wick before pouring the wax.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Wooden Skewers
• Candle Molds
• Wick Tabs
• Wicks
• Baking Soda
• Paraffin Waxes
• Silicone Lubricants
• Chopsticks
• Pot Holders
• Scissors
• Fire Extinguishers

1. Lubricate the inside of the mold lightly with silicone spray or vegetable oil.
2. Measure the length of the mold and cut the wick 2 to 3 inches longer than you will need when it's finished.
3. Fasten one end of the wick to a wick tab and place the tab in the bottom center of the mold.
4. Hold the wick tab in place with a spot of melted wax.
5. Pull the other end of the wick up to the top and tie it loosely to a pencil or chopstick that spans the opening at the top of the mold.
6. Be sure the wick is straight and centered. You are now ready to pour the wax.

Tips & Warnings

• The wick can be inserted after the wax is poured. It's a matter of personal preference. This is done by sinking the wick tab in the hot wax.
• Be sure that small children and pets are kept out of the candlemaking area.
• Don't pour wax down your sink - it will cool there and plug up the pipe.
• Wax is flammable at high temperatures and should never be left unattended.
• Use a fire extinguisher or baking soda rather than water if you have a wax fire.