How to Make Candles
Learn how to make your own candles in these free instructional video clips, including information on supplies needed, beginner tips and tricks, candle making kits, safety tips and more.
Series Summary
Some of the first candles ever used were made to light up temples in ancient Egypt, China, Japan, and India. The making of candles was industrialized in 1834 when Joseph Morgan invented a machine that manufactured 1500 candles per hour. Today, it is easy to make candles at home, and many enjoy candle-making as a hobby. Candles are a great light source utilizing an internal wick that is surrounded by a column of wax. Paraffin wax is the most commonly used type of wax, though soy and vegetable-based wax candles are becoming more and more popular.Learn more about the history of candle making in this series of expert videos. Get tips on candle making at home. Learn all about the needed materials for making your own candles. See our expert give tips on waxes, wicks and scents for your candles. Our expert walks you through a complete candle recipe. You will see our expert use molds that are used to press the perfect candles. You will become an expert candle maker after watching these instructional videos.
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Recipe for Making a Soy Candle
Learn the steps of making a soy candle, including a basic candle making recipe in this free instructional video clip.
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Safety Tips for Making Candles
Learn safety tips for making candles in this free instructional video clip.
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Safety Tips for Burning Candles
Learn safety tips for burning candles in this free instructional candle making video clip.
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Additional Recipes for Soy Candle Making
Learn the steps of making a soy candle, including a basic candle making recipe in this free instructional video clip.
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More Ways to Make a Soy Candle
Learn the steps of making a soy candle, including a basic candle making recipe in this free instructional video clip.
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Keeping a Candle Making Journal
Learn how to keep a journal that will help you remember which candle making projects were a success and which ones were not in this free instructional video clip.
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How to Make Scented Candles
Learn about the different ways to make scented candles in this free instructional video clip.
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Setting Up Your Work Space for Candlemaking
Learn how to set up your candle making work space in this free online instructional video.
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Wicks Used in Candle Making
Learn how to choose a wick for your candle making project in this free instructional video clip.
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More Recipes for Soy Candle Making
Learn the steps of making a soy candle, including a basic candle making recipe in this free instructional video clip.
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More Materials, Supplies & Tools Needed for Candle Making
Learn more about what tools and supplies are needed for candle making in this free instructional video.
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Materials, Supplies & Tools Needed for Candle Making
Learn what tools and supplies are needed for candle making in this free instructional video.
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History of Candle Making
Learn the history of candle making and how it has evolved over the years in this free instructional video clip.
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Using Molds in Candle Making
Learn about the different types of molds that can be used in candle making in this free instructional video clip.
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Colors & Dyes Used in Candle Making
Learn what colors and dyes are used in making candles in this free instructional video clip.
