Votive candles were originally used as devotional candles in churches and other places of worship.
They are typically two to three inches high and anywhere from a half to one and a half inches in diameter.
Remember that a votive candle, although similar to a pillar candle, is actually a container candle without its container.
Unlike pillar candles, votive candles are classified according to how long they burn for, with most votives lasting from between ten and fifteen hours.
Votives burn best if they're in a holder as opposed to a flat surface in order for the wick to use as much melted wax as possible.
Equipment Tips for Votive Candles A good kitchen scale is invaluable for weighing your wax and additives, not only to ensure that you're using the correct amount but to help with your consistency when using different candle recipes.
Try and use a digital scale rather than a spring diet one.
I changed over a couple of years ago and don't regret it one bit.
You should always prepare your votive candle mold by gently spraying the inside with mold release, if you are using it, and place it open end up on the work surface.
Make sure that the work surface you use is flat and level.
Before poring your melted wax into the mold I recommend that you heat your votive molds to about 150F.
If you pour into a cold mold you will see what is called drag lines along the sides of your votives once they are finished.
You can keep your warm molds in the oven on 'keep warm' until right before you pour your votives.
Troubleshooting Tips for Votive Candles Does your candle burn straight down the middle? If your candle burns straight down the middle you've probably used to small a wick for the melting point of your wax.
Next time use wax with a lower melting point or use a larger wick.
Is your flame too large? This usually means your wick is too large, so try using a smaller wick.
Is your flame too small? This usually means your wick is too small so try using a larger wick.
They are typically two to three inches high and anywhere from a half to one and a half inches in diameter.
Remember that a votive candle, although similar to a pillar candle, is actually a container candle without its container.
Unlike pillar candles, votive candles are classified according to how long they burn for, with most votives lasting from between ten and fifteen hours.
Votives burn best if they're in a holder as opposed to a flat surface in order for the wick to use as much melted wax as possible.
Equipment Tips for Votive Candles A good kitchen scale is invaluable for weighing your wax and additives, not only to ensure that you're using the correct amount but to help with your consistency when using different candle recipes.
Try and use a digital scale rather than a spring diet one.
I changed over a couple of years ago and don't regret it one bit.
You should always prepare your votive candle mold by gently spraying the inside with mold release, if you are using it, and place it open end up on the work surface.
Make sure that the work surface you use is flat and level.
Before poring your melted wax into the mold I recommend that you heat your votive molds to about 150F.
If you pour into a cold mold you will see what is called drag lines along the sides of your votives once they are finished.
You can keep your warm molds in the oven on 'keep warm' until right before you pour your votives.
Troubleshooting Tips for Votive Candles Does your candle burn straight down the middle? If your candle burns straight down the middle you've probably used to small a wick for the melting point of your wax.
Next time use wax with a lower melting point or use a larger wick.
Is your flame too large? This usually means your wick is too large, so try using a smaller wick.
Is your flame too small? This usually means your wick is too small so try using a larger wick.
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