How do I getstarted

making myown jewelrycandles?

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAKING YOUROWN CANDLES FROM SCRATCH

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Tools and materials you'll needThe way you set up your workspace makes a big difference in your ability to be

creative. You don’t need a lot of space, but you do need to have all your tools

and materials in one place. For example, having your paints all together, instead

of scattered in a box or on your desk, will make it easier to mix colors.

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How to Make a Jewelry CandlesStep by Step:

First, my best advice is to pick a topic that has something that sparkles or that’s

one of your passions. This can be a longer process, so you should have some

time still available for your creative outlets. You could do a therapy session in

your kitchen or in your living room. You could work on ornaments in your

kitchen, your bedroom, or on your balcony.

What I find helpful is to start small. Start by making jewelry candles and see how

they come out. Start with just one thing, and try to add more if you get a good

response from your first batch. The thing with jewelry crafting is that you’re

never quite done. You can always do more designs or change up the candle

design. You can always improve the product by making it more durable or

adding another material to it.

For this project, you will be working with about 2 tablespoons of powdered

gelatin (available at most grocery stores). You’ll also need more than one vial of

the following colors: red, yellow, green, blue, and brown. If your glitter isn’t

special, you can find pre-made sparkling ornaments that will work well. I got

mine here.

2. Mixing your waxThere are two types of waxes used in making candles, paraffin and stearin.

Paraffin is a soft wax that’s used mainly in candles with a scent. Stearin is a

harder wax that’s used to make candles that last longer and are usually

unscented. Paraffin wax is also sometimes referred to as yellow wax, but this is a

misnomer as yellow wax has a scent of its own.

Your jewelry may be way too heavy to use for candles, but we’ll show you a way

to brighten it up a bit to make it more wearable for a special occasion. You can

paint jewelry with subdued or unique colors to give your smoky eye a festive

touch. If you prefer more volume, Ombre's can add a lot of volume to your

finished product.

Gelatin is traditionally used as a dip for candy but can also be used to make

jewelry items. I actually found this recipe online, and it works quite well. It’s quite

easy to make your own jewelry candle if you have all the ingredients at home.

Just like spices, you can add different diodes and materials to mold your jewelry

candles. Here are some ideas for different materials that you could use, but

remember to experiment with different materials as well.

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The ingredients list for making jewelry or other colorful candles may be long and

daunting. However, it is relatively easy all things considered. Here we’ll walk you

through the easy stuff — the most important parts of the process — so you’re

not overwhelmed at the start. Most importantly, we’ll also share strategies from

other jeweler-to-be to get you moving ahead without spending a fortune!

Before making your first jewelry candle, you need to understand three practical

matters:

If you want your jewelry candles to last long enough, it helps to start with dry

material. Some recommend cotton batting, but linen works just as well —

especially if you’re feeling especially lazy.

Make a technique grid to visually structure your project. This is going to save

you from wasting time and energy when you get to the actual waxing and

pressing. Use a single piece of paper or a large piece of graph paper. Then, tape

together a row of six or seven unwanted flowers or fruit, to help organize what

you’re melting and pouring into the wax in any given place.

At this point, you may wonder if you should purchase a moulid or melt your own

wax.

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3. Types of jewelry you can pressinto your candles

Candles are a great way to add scent to a room. But sometimes you want a little

more than just a scent. You want some color or texture or even something to

play with. That’s where these types of jewelry can come in. Press them into your

candles before you pour your wax to add a little more interest to your candle.

By Katy Bowman

There is something about jewels that make people stop and stare: the sparkle,

the texture, the shine. It’s the reason we buy so many of them, and the one

beautiful thing about them is that they are truly yours. Once you get the hang of

candle making, you’ll not only have a beautiful gift for Christmas, but you’ll

understand why people buy and wear so many (check out this article to learn

how to make jewelry out of candle wax).

This design seems simple at first, but if you are getting started, experimenting

with different types of jewels can be time-consuming and expensive. That’s why

I created a step-by-step tutorial to show you how to turn any metal into jewelry

ready for hanging or gifting.

If you make jewelry out of tin, using Bixby or other screen-printing equipment

will definitely make your job a lot easier. However, I also want to show you how

people have used a range of different tools to turn any metal into jewelry. Click

here to learn how to make a sterling silver candle from a sheet of aluminum foil,

or how to get started with copper wire. You’ll also find an article putting boron

into jewelry, and how to make a simple origami candle from bergamot.

I was skeptical about these jewelry candles until I made one for the first time

using a piece of metal I had just laying around. I went with a piece of solid

stainless steel, and it’s turned out absolutely beautiful. For your metal of choice,

the best tools for applying the wax are a clean, soft whisk or butter knife.

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4. Molding your jewelry candlesPress the mold firmly onto the wax and twist the mold to remove the mold from

the wax. Let the candle dry for a day or two. That’s it! You’re done!

Next, pour wax into the mold. If you don’t have a strong enough grip on physics

at this point, I recommend dropping a wax-impregnated cotton ball into the

mold. Press the cloth into the hole and gently press the wax into the cotton ball.

Within a few seconds, the wax will have dried and turned into a semi-

transparent, flexible candle.

Use tweezers or small fingers to gently push the wax into the cotton ball. You’ll

want a bit of wiggle room in the center to remove the candle from the wax. If the

wax doesn’t come out cleanly, let the candle air dry completely or use grapefruit

or lemon juice to try again.

Create three more candles — one for each color of the rainbow: red, green, and

blue. Now you have a life-size, hand-made replica of an outdoor wedding

housellette!

Now all you’ve got to do is stick it in the jar to set it forever.

Just wait, and you’ll get to keep dozens of candles that are perfect for any

occasion. Throughout the months that follow, your new jewelry candles will also

keep re-forming! So, you can enjoy them for as long as you want.

Finally, take the time to mark each “lit” candle with its color, date, and scent.

Wrap the candles individually in tissue, and store the jar in your home. When

you need them, open it up, replace the candles and take a trip to the shop in

style.

Clean them regularly so your jewelry candles will last for years.

When painting and decorating your jewelry candles, the most important thing

is to keep the process fun. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different color

combinations.

First, mix the melted wax and essential oils and then add the desired color. For

the more subdued colored candles, you may want to limit yourself to red,

orange, yellow, and violet or whatever the hell your heart desires.

While your mix is still warm, place your desired object into the mold. I like to

add an old, tattered sweater or pair of underwear to add a bit of whimsy. Then,

using a spatula or wooden spoon, push and stir until the desired result is

achieved.

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5. Painting and decorating yourjewelry candles

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If you don’t have a pair of underwear or sweater on hand, you can purchase a

craft sock or similar lacy item. Molding with socks works well because your

sock acts as a buffer between your finger and the wax. I also suggest that you

pour the melted wax into your mold wrong first, so it’s a bit too liquid.

Use a blow dryer to blow off excess wax. It’s really, really important that you

blow off excess wax. Since the candles are taking the shape of your body, you

don’t want your tattoo style candle sticking out too much.

If it’s still too liquid, add more melted wax. After a while, the wax should have

the consistency of whipped cream and be shiny.

If the wax hasn’t set yet, now’s the time to do it. This is where your

personalization comes in. If you’re holding a necklace or earring that you love,

maybe make it sparkle a bit. Get creative! My favorite would be rhinestones.

Once your wax-molding is complete, you’re going to want to apply the jewelry

to the candle.

Jewelry candles are the latest trend in the gift. A jewelry candle is a unique and

great gift for any occasion. Whether it’s her birthday, anniversary, graduation,

Christmas, etc. the jewelry candles are a beautiful gift idea for your wife,

daughter, mom or friend. Jewelry candles are a great way to show someone

that you really care about them. The jewelry candles also make beautiful gifts

for your mother on Mother’s Day or your girlfriend on Valentine's Day.

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