Hey everybody it's Charlotte! Today on Makers Moments we'll be teaching you how
to make a candle using the tube wick. Tube wicks are a unique and beautiful
addition to any candle collection. They get their name from their rolled tube
shape. They make a cylinder shaped flame and have a crackling range of 1 to 3 out
of 5, Making a tube wick candle is very similar to making a candle with a flat
wooden wick. Here's what you'll need - a vessel, wax, fragrance oil, a tube wick,
wick clips, wick stickers, safety labels, a pouring pitcher, a stove safe pot, a whisk
or stirring utensil, thermometer, and finally wick trimmers. Now that we've
checked everything off that list, we're ready to get started.
Cover the area you'll be working on or work on an easy to clean surface. Clean
the vessel you're going to use with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris.
Now we'll fill a stove safe pot with water until the water reaches
approximately 3 inches or 12.7 centimeters in height. Preheat the water
until it is barely simmering, not boiling. Divide your wax into small chunks using
a knife or wax cutter and place them into the pouring pitcher. The total ounce
fill of each vessel is equivalent to the amount of wax needed per vessel. For
example, an 8 ounce vessel will need 8 ounces of wax. See the vessel product page
at makesy.com for details. Remove your tube wicks and your wick
clips from the bag. When using the tube wicks, they will come in a plastic tube -
you can simply remove the tube wick from this outer tube. Gently pinch the bottom
of your tube wick and place it into your wick clip - ready to go! Now take a wick
sticker and adhere it to the bottom of the wick and clip assembly. Now take your
entire wick clip assembly and place into the center bottom of your vessel.
Press down firmly to make sure it's secured. Carefully place your
pitcher into your water filled pot. Leave the pouring pitcher in the pot until the
wax is completely liquefied and has reached the appropriate mix and pour
temperature for your wax type. Then carefully remove your pouring pitcher
from the pot and we're ready to add in our fragrance. Measure your fragrance oil
and stir it in briskly for two to three minutes. Today we're using lavender leaf
and balsam from the Wooden Wick Co. (NOW makesy)
Naturals collection. Refer to our fragrance percentage chart for exact details and pouring measurements based
on your desired fragrance load. Once you've slowly poured the blend of
fragrance into your wax, briskly stir it together for two to three minutes. Now
we're ready to slowly pour the blend of wax and fragrance into our vessel. Pour
until it reaches approximately half an inch to one inch above the top of the
container. Let your candle set on a flat surface for at least 24 hours. Once your
candles have fully cooled, trim your wicks to point 2 inches or 5 millimeters
above the wax. Apply safety labels to the bottom of your candles. Congrats!
you're officially a candle maker! Once you've crafted your candles, it's
important to make sure that you also properly care for and store your
beautiful new creations. Be sure to trim your wick in between burns where the
wood naturally breaks off to prevent sooting.Never burn your candle for
longer than 4 hours. we recommend burning in cycles of two to
three hours or until full melt pool has been achieved. This maximizes an even
burn and maximizes the throw of your fragrance. When not in use, store your
candles upright in a cool dry environment and out of direct sunlight.
Ready to put your newfound knowledge into practice? What advice would you give
other candle makers using tube wicks? Let us know in the comments below. Don't
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makers tips and trick. See you next time on Makers Moments. Happy making!