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Layered Rainbow Candle. Learn how to make a layered rainbow candle using the We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Maker.
Today, I am sharing how to create this fun layered rainbow candle using the We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Maker.
This tool makes it easy to create candles. Everything you need is included in the box, so you can start right away!
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How to Make a Layered Candle
I am very sensitive to smells, and I often can’t buy scented candles even though I love to use them in my home décor. With the new candle maker, I can create candles that are either unscented or use essential oils to add scent.
Supplies:
- We R Memory Keeper Wick Candle Maker Kit
- Includes: 3 lbs of Paraffin Wax, 72 inches of cotton wick, 3 candle rubber stoppers, pigment (red, yellow, blue, white), 3 candle molds with base, and a color mixing chart
I love everything rainbow, so I thought creating a layered candle with a rainbow pattern would be fun.
Add the Wick
To start with, I used the large candle mold. Be sure the mold is screwed in securely to the base. Then, add the wick to the hole in the bottom. Leave about 2 inches of the wick at the bottom and insert the rubber stopper.
Tie the wick to the metal rod and trim off the excess. The candle mold has little groves at the top to hold the metal rod in place.
Melt Wax
Make sure the candle maker is turned off and the drip valve is closed. Add ¼ cups of wax granules to the hopper.
Add a small amount of color dye using the color guide to determine how much of each color you need to add. You don’t need much!
You can see I added blue and yellow to make a green color wax. Turn the candle maker on high and let the wax melt for about five minutes. Stir it with one of the extra metal rods.
Add more color if necessary to achieve the desired shade.
Once the wax is fully melted, open the wax dripping valve and allow all the wax to drain out of the hopper. I used the metal rod to stir it to help get all the wax out.
Wipe any excess melted wax out of the hopper with a paper towel.
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Repeat With Other Colors
Allow each layer of wax to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes, and then continue with each additional color. I did six layers of wax.
Unmold Candle
Allow the candle to cool overnight, then unscrew the bottom from the mold and push the candle out from the bottom.
Trim the excess wick off the bottom and trim the top wick to about ¼”.
The instructions discuss doing a second pour because the candle can sink in in the middle. However, I was worried I couldn’t match the red again, so I left it as is.
This rainbow candle will go perfectly in my craft room! I can’t wait to make more candles. The kids want to try making a layered candle with different scents added to each layer.
This post originally appeared on the We R Memory Keepers blog.
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