MAKING GEL CANDLES AS GIFTS

 
When a loved one or any special person celebrates a memorable day of his or her life, gifts are always at the top of ones list. Gifts may vary from the simple greeting cards to the most luxurious car. Does the cost matter? It often does, but it does not matter the most. As it has always been said, it is the ‘thought’ that counts.

Though for many people the tag price of your present may ‘tickle the spine,’ you cannot deny that a ‘personal’ touch expresses more sincerity for the receiver. Your creativity plus a few tips from us would make that special person feel extra special because of your own custom gel candles.

1. Prepare the following materials:

  Ceramic containers such as mugs or a fancy-shaped figurine that could hold the candle wax when melted and cooled. Glasses are also great.

+ Gel wax

+ Candle wicks

+ Pencils

+ Double boiler or pot (for melting wax)

+ Candle scent and color (non-alcohol base)

+ Sharp scissors

2.Twine the wick around the pencil, leaving enough of the wick free to reach the bottom of the candle container. The pencil must be positioned across the top of the container so that the wick hangs straight down the center to the bottom of the container.

3. Melt the gel wax by cutting it into cubes or strips to hasten the process.

4. Slowly add color and scent while stirring, being careful not to make the wax cloudy.

5. When completely melted, pour the gel wax carefully into the container you have prepared to just below the top. Allow the gel wax to cool.

6. Trim the wick to ¼ inch above the surface of the wax.

7. If you are artistic and haven’t already done so, and if the container is plain, paint a pretty acrylic design on the container. (I actually suggest that this be done before adding the wax.) A pretty ribbon tied around the container adds a nice finishing touch.

As you follow these quick and easy steps, you could unravel both the artist and entrepreneur in you. This way of preparing gifts would tickle your resourcefulness and creativity. Moreover, it may be the start of your new business specializing in candles. They are making it big in the market today.