Guest Author - Benito Lugo
Winter is rapidly approaching and in some areas it may seem like it has already arrived. Snowball candles can be fun and easy to make and can be enjoyed by the entire family. This project will let you be creative and add a festive tone to your typical winter décor.
Follow your basic setup routine as you would for any candle making project. Gather materials, setup your candle making space and practice all safety rules. Make sure everything you need will be in reach to facilitate a pleasurable experience.
As usual, setup your candle making space and gather all of your supplies. Listed below are additional supplies needed.
Supplies needed:
Large round candle mold
General purpose wax
Wick – 2/0, approximately 5-6 inches
Scent – Peppermint works well with this one
Glitter - 1 tsp to 1-2 cups
This project can be done using a pre-made round candle approximately 4-6 inches in diameter. If you are choosing to make your own round candle then you may purchase a round candle mold from your local hobby store or order one from a candle making supply company. Following the guidelines for the wax you choose. Melt, pour and cool your new round candle. As soon as it cools completely remove it from the mold.
Now is the time to melt plain white wax that you’ll use to cover the outside of the your snowball candle.
As soon as it is completely melted, pour the wax into a separate container such as an old coffee can.
Add your scent and glitter allowing wax to cool until it forms a skin over the top. Now it’s time to begin to whip your wax. This can be done with a fork or whisk. This will introduce air into the cooling wax, giving it a frothy, foaming appearance. Whip the wax until it is light and frothy carefully since the wax is still hot enough to burn you.
Holding your round candle by the wick, take your whipped wax and apply it to the outside of your candle with a spatula. Work quickly before your whipped wax starts to harden. If it hardens before your done just melt and whip the wax again there is no need to worry. Have fun with it and feel free to make several Snowball candles.
