Tapers are one of the oldest forms of candles. These instructions will guide you through the process of making hand-dipped taper candles. We've also included a number of common wax formulas to get you started.
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Hand Dipped Tapers
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Wax Melting Instructions - Focus on Safety
contributed by Alan Wallace, Peak Candle Supplies
While melting wax may seem relatively straight-forward, it is perhaps one of the most dangerous aspects of candle making. By observing a few safety precautions, we can avoid many of the hazards that exist in candle-making.
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How to Make Container Candles
contributed by Alan Wallace, Peak Candle Supplies
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How to Make Votive Candles
contributed by Alan Wallace, Peak Candle Making Supplies
Votives are arguably one of the easiest kinds of molded candles to make. They add a great deal of charm to just about any setting. The typical votive will burn for approximately 15 hours and will consume just about all of the wax that was used to create it.
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Getting Started with Making Pillar Candles
contributed by Alan Wallace, Peak Candle Supplies
These illustrated instructions will take you step-by-step through the process of making pillar candles.
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