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Candle making is very varied and you can make many different kinds of candles. The different candle making techniques you use will depend on the type of candle you are making. The most important part of making candle is getting the temperature of each step correctly. The temperature of the candle mold, the room temperature and the temperature of the wax are all crucial.

The pouring temperature is critical depending on the material you are using for the candles. You can use natural waxes, paraffin, gel or other materials. They all will come with a recommended pouring temperature and this should be followed when making candles. Some waxes such as natural waxes pour better at lower temperatures while others will need higher temperatures.

The temperature of the surrounding environment you are working in is also important when pouring candles. If you are in a very hot and humid room then you may not need to heat the wax to such a high temperature. Whereas if you are making candles in the winter and the room is cold you may need to heat the wax to a higher temperature. You may find that your candles will be different depending on which time of year you are making them.

Mold may need to be pre-heated or chilled. Most time the mold should be preheated to remove any moisture. If you are using very hot wax then you will not need to preheat the mold as much. Preheating should be done using a heat gun or heat lamp as they produce dry heat and will not add moisture.

You can chose colors to dye your candles. You will use three different colors to create many. Red, blue and yellow are the three primary colors and different combination’s of these will produce different colors. A main problem with using color is that sometimes the color is not consistent throughout the wax. The greater the amount of wax you are using the better chance for color uniformity because it is much easier to measure out the dye.

There are many different types of dyes that include liquid dye, color blocks and powdered dyes. Liquid dyes can give you the best consistent color and are easy to use and mix into the melted wax.

Pigment dyes can be used for deep, rich colors but are only used when dipping candles and not pouring candles. If you are making large batches then powdered dyes are recommended and a little powdered dye will go a very long way.