GEL WAX CANDLES

It's the sparkle of fire on ice. It's the soft glow of precious jewels. It's Gel Candles, a whole new way to enjoy the magic of light. Making them is so quick and easy, they practically make themselves, so you'll always have time to create them and enjoy these lights in your life.

HOW TO MAKE A GEL WAX CANDLE IN SIX EASY STEPS

Step One
	Cover your work surface with newspaper. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine which size wicking and wick clip to use. To determine how much wicking to use, measure the depth of the container and add 2”. String the wick through the clip and crimp the clip with pliers.

Step Two

Straighten the wick with your fingers, then place the wick clip in the centre bottom of the container. Add marbles, rocks, or other embedded items to weight the wick clip. (If no embedded items are to be used, dip the clip in heated gel. Press onto the bottom centre of the container and allow to cool.) Place the craft stick or dowel across the opening of the container and wrap the top of the wick around it. Secure with a piece of tape.

Step Three
	Chop the gel into 1” - 2” pieces, place it in a pan and heat following the manufacturer’s instructions. Heat until it is completely melted, stirring frequently, monitoring the temperature with a thermometer. Do not allow the gel to exceed the recommendation of the manufacturer as it may catch fire. Keep baking soda nearby in case of fire. Do not microwave.

Step Four

Dye may be added when the gel is nearly melted. Add the dye to a small amount of gel and blend. Add to the remaining gel until the desired colour is reached. Stir thoroughly to achieve a uniform colour. To determine what the colour will look like, either pour into a clear container or place a few drops onto white paper. If fragrance is desired, add the scent one drop at a time just before pouring into containers.

Step Five
	Pour the candle. Using a pour spout pan makes it easier to fill candle containers. The gel can also be transferred to a heat resistant, glass measuring jug for easier pouring.

Step Six

Allow the candle to cool. Avoid moving the candle while the gel is cooling. Once the candle is cool, trim the wick to ¼”. The size and shape of your candle will determine the length of time the candle will burn. Do not allow candles that contain embedded items to burn closer than ½” to the embedded objects. Do not allow any of the candles to burn to the bottom of the container. When a candle is completely burned, scoop out the remaining gel and wash the container with hot soapy water. It can be used to make another candle.

GEL WAX, GEL WAX DYES, SCENTS & WICK

GEL WAX

Item # 3080000 Gel Wax - 23oz Jar - Free Freight, NZ$ 69.90

GEL WAX DYE - Use by the drop

Item # 3081072 Gel Wax Dye - 1oz (30ml) Bottle Black
Item # 3081067 Gel Wax Dye - 1oz (30ml) Bottle Blue
Item # 3081070 Gel Wax Dye - 1oz (30ml) Bottle Green
Item # 3081065 Gel Wax Dye - 1oz (30ml) Bottle Red
Item # 3081060 Gel Wax Dye - 1oz (30ml) Bottle White
Item # 3081061 Gel Wax Dye - 1oz (30ml) Bottle Yellow

1oz Liquid Candle Dye - Free Freight, NZ$ 25.90

Black - 3081072 $25.90 NZD Blue - 3081067 $25.90 NZD Green - 3081070 $25.90 NZD Red - 3081065 $25.90 NZD White - 3081060 $25.90 NZD Yellow - 3081061 $25.90 NZD

These Gel Wax Dyes are also available in 8oz bottles - price by request

GEL WAX SCENT - Use approx. 1/ 16oz of scent/ pound of Gel Wax.

WICK

Item # 4452001 # 36 Zinc Core Wick /5m pack
Item # 4452002 # 60 Zinc Core Wick /5m pack

Zinc Wick - Free Freight

# 36 Zinc Wick - 4452001 $10.00 NZD # 60 Zinc Wick - 4452002 $10.00 NZD

WICK CLIPS

Item # 7451097 - 15mm, packet of 10
Item # 7451098 - 20mm, packet of 10

TOOLS:

Wax Thermometers, Item # 745021-  Free Freight, NZ$ 33.60

Item # 3080022  -  Eye Droppers  for scent application  -  Free Freight, NZ$ 11.50/ pack of 3

Item # 187001  -  3ml Syringes  -  Perfect for adding measured quantities of scent into the wax. Pull the top back to draw the liquid into the measured syringe - medical grade. NZ 95c