TYPES OF WAXES Soy wax is a natural, vegan and eco-friendly wax. It burns slower and cleaner compared with most waxes. However, soy wax will (inevitably) shrink in its container, causing an uneven burn when used alone. Although it does...
Labeling is important when testing anything! Just print the files on an A4 sticker paper.
There are many articles and youtube videos out there about conducting a burn test for candles. Every DIYer has their own way of testing - which are all perfectly acceptable. These are the common reasons for conducting a burn test:...
Valentine's day has inspired me to add hearts in candle-making! Ingredients: Soy Wax Pure White Beeswax Red Velvet Liquid Dye Green Tea Fragrance Oil Materials: Rounded Bottom Glass Jar - Transparent Double Wick 13mm/9mm Foam Dots Melting pot Spatula Weighing scale...
We are back with our first DIY candle for this year! I've always wanted to try putting embeds in my candles. I'm starting with simple embeds as an experiment. Then, move on to more ambitious projects. ;) Ingredients: Soy Wax...
Ingredients (in no particular order): Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa) BTMS-50, or Behentrimonium Methosulfate Panthenol Preservative Virgin Coconut Oil Stearic Acid Fragrance oil Tools: Pocket scale Beaker Stirring Rod Dual-ended Spatula Spatula Easy Pour Cup Double Boiler Pot...
In this blog, we'll share our recipe and the list of tools and materials we used! Notes: The next time I try this technique: 1. I would make sure the white soap layer has a thinner trace. This way the...
Our new jars and fragrance oils have inspired us to create a new project! This time we are going for a luxury candle look - preferably one that will remind us of holidays in poshy hotels! Formula: Soy Wax: 90%...
Click on the links to view the products! Recipe Olive Oil (35%) | 280g Coconut Oil (30%) | 240g Palm Oil (30%) | 240g Castor Oil (5%) | 40g Distilled Water | 200g Lye (caustic soda) | 121g Superfat - 0% Pine Green Mica Powder | q.s. Bumblebee Yellow Mica Powder | q.s. *Lavender Fragrance...
Soy Wax for Pillar Candles has a higher melting point than your regular soy wax. Caution: This can't be used on its own or at a rate higher than 50% because it will bloom. (Photos to follow) Tools used: 4cm (Diameter)...
Watch the video here. Recipe Olive Oil (100%) | 1000g Goat's Milk | 250g Lye (caustic soda) | 135g Superfat - 0% Essential oil blend - 30g Tools and equipment used 10" Loaf mold Regular spatula Soap making goggles Gloves Stick blender Large PP mixing bowl...
*We will keep updating this list as we create more fun designs and learn new tricks. If you're in to artisan soap, then you'll know there are countless ways to be creative when it comes to cold process soap. With...
