Learning how to make candles is a lot of fun, it is very exciting to choose what type of candle to make, whether it be taper candles, gel candle votives or pillar, also fun is getting your supplies.  Although, some people quickly become disappointed and frustrated with the process and give up.  There are some common problems that beginners experience with candle making.  Most of the problems have quick and easy fixes. It is recommended that all beginners start with the basic candle making process, try taking on a votive candle to start with.  This gives you the opportunity to learn the basics, then you can move on to making the kinds of candles you really are interested in, and avoid candle making problems and solutions.

One insiders secret for those beginning in the how to make candles process is to use quality wax.  All in all, candle making supplies are very inexpensive.  If the wax you buy is of poor quality, then it is never going to make quality candles.  Heating the wax to the proper temperature is also a very important requirement to getting good results.  The temperature will change depending on the type of candle you are making with it.  If the wax isn’t hot enough it will not form properly. Likewise, if the wax is too hot, it will lose luster and will not be as sturdy once it cools.

Have you every made a beautiful candle, but when you lit it the room filled with smoke rather than the fragrance of the candle? This problem has to do with your wick, it could be that it is too long. Simply cut them shorter for future candles, easy solution.  You can snip the tips of the candles you have already created and this should remedy the situation.

Some candles burn and smell great, but they look ugly after a few uses with a crater in the middle of the candle while the edges of the candle jar haven’t even been touched. This is the result of a wick that isn’t wide enough. There isn’t much you can do after the fact for candles you have already made except melt the wax in them and start over. You can purchase a wider wick or braid three together to get a good thickness. The wider the candle jar, the wider you need your wick to be for the candle to burn evenly.

How to make candles thinks that the cooling process is a problem area for many beginners.  The best thing you can do is don’t rush the cooling process or you will damage the hardness of the candle.  Forcing the candle to cool will also result in unsightly bubbles forming in the top and middle of the candle.  While it won’t be a physical defect, the melting wax will go into these bubbles when you have the candle lit resulting in the wick going out.  Candles should be allowed to cool in an area where they won’t be moved until they are  completely cool.  The area needs to be flat and out of direct sunlight.  You will also want to make sure there aren’t any heating or cooling vents in the cooling area.

If you notice that your cooled candle isn’t as appealing as you would like because the wax pulled away from the glass jar in some areas, try heating your jars in the microwave for a minute or two right before you fill them. This will help the wax adhere to it correctly with a very smooth look all the way around the jar.

How to make candles suggests that it is very  important to remember that candle making involves some basic concepts. It will take a few tries to complete the steps properly, but give it some time.  You will have to experiment to find the methods that work best in your work environment to make the candles you prefer.  It is suggested that you only make a few candles at a time to keep from wasting money on supplies while you are in the learning how to make candles process.  Make sure the finished product doesn’t have any burning issues with the wick or bubbles. If it does, simply melt the wax again and try it once more. Once you have mastered the basics of candle making, you can experiment with different types of candles. The internet is a great place to find candle making tips as well as troubleshooting for your candle making problems.