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Sarah M
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Posted: Jan 08 2009 at 3:57pm \| IP Logged

Hi ladies. Do you have a favorite resource to buy candle-dipping supplies?

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Posted: Jan 08 2009 at 11:32pm \| IP Logged

Sarah, no time tonight, but I'll get back to this tomorrow!

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Posted: Jan 09 2009 at 12:26pm \| IP Logged

Most of the local craft store type places carry beeswax and paraffin slabs that can be used for making dipped candles. I have purchased it at both Hobby Lobby and Michael's. Wax (beeswax, really) is pretty expensive and I like that I can get it with the coupons at those places. My favorite on-line place is Peak Candles. They have very good quality waxes. But although it is on-line it is actually local to me and I can pick up my orders so there are no shipping charges. Since wax is heavy those charges can really make the price go up. Not sure what your best economical option would be for ordering.

Not sure if that is helpful, Sarah, - can I answer any other candle making supply questions?

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Posted: Jan 09 2009 at 1:47pm \| IP Logged

Great link MaryM ... but how come you never told me about it when I lived there ??????

I want to try dipping candles, rather than the sheets ... hard, easy, better to just mold????

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So glad to hear Michael's carries it. I always clip my 40% off coupon from the paper, and I'll make sure to get in there and see what they have later this week. I'm sure I'll have more candle-making questions as I go! Thanks so much for your help, Mary!

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When I have needed beeswax I have had my dh troll Ebay.

Mary G. - dipping candles is very easy - what I do is save an olive oil can ( you know those square ones) for dipping - you want a container that is fairly tall but also a bit narrow or else you have to melt a ton of wax.

I place the olive oil can in a large pot of water to melt the wax - sort of like a double boiler. The only other thing you need is wicking - and you need to make sure you get wick based on size of the candle. I imagine most molded candles take a thicker wick.

I also tape down a path on the floor - I use newspaper or a large roll of paper for the children to follow after their dip - the trick to candle dipping is to let each layer set before dipping again - so a little short walk and a rhyme does the trick. This also helps things stay organized if you have a bunch of children dipping.

I tie a loop at the top end of the wick for the children to hold - after the first few dips I do make sure the beginning candle is straight by pulling gently at the other end (pull straight down).

You will also want a knife handy in case the bottom of the candle starts getting too thick - you just shave off the excess. A drying rack comes in handy to let the candles finish drying. I attach the candles by the loop with a bit of masking tape so that I can also write the child's name on it.

Great fun!

Oh if you do get some beeswax that isn't the greatest quality - I have had great luck running melted wax through an old hankie to remove impurities. And...we always save old and broken colored candles to color the wax after dipping - I usually make some ornaments after dipping when the wax gets too low to dip.

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Posted: Jan 10 2009 at 7:27am \| IP Logged

Donna -- excellent and concisce directions ... we might have a go at this with our left over Christmas candles!

THANKS!

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