Gel Candles – How to Make Amazing Candles Quickly & Easily
What you'll learn
- Make candles with or without bubbles
- Create scene candles using embeds
- Make layered candles using colours and gel wax alone, or multiple waxes
- Use a variety of embeds to add decoration to your candles
- Make gel candles in a variety of containers
- Use the correct fragrance for this type of wax
- You will have an understanding of containers, wicks, fragrances and waxes.
- Be able to make a candle that burns well and is not a safety or fire hazard.
- Be able to use a variety of techniques to make candles in all sorts of styles and size of container
Requirements
- No previous knowledge is needed but prior experience of candle making is useful
- You need to be able to calculate simple percentages
- Basic kitchen equipment and a stove or hot plate is needed to melt the gel
- Gel wax, candle colours and candle fragrance and glass or metal containers
Description
Gel candlemaking is a fun and economical way to create stunning long lasting scented candles, as gel candles burn 3-4 times longer than traditional wax candles.
The gel candles are made with a transparent gel which perfectly shows off bright colours and glitter, which is perfect for creating dramatic looking candles for special occasions.
The clear quality of the gel is the perfect base for creating stories or themes. You can use a variety of embeds to create eye catching effects.
Gel candles are not at all messy to make. The gel peels off almost anything, so is much easier to clean up than traditional wax, in fact, if don't like your candle you can simply pull it out of the container, remelt it and make something else! This also means that you can create temporary candles. You can take a special or themed container, make your candle in it for a special occasion then peel your gel out and reuse it for something else.
Gel candles are quick and easy to master once you know the basics methods and processes. The designs you can create are endless - the perfect outlet for your imagination.
Who this course is for:
- This course is perfect for any candle maker wanting to expand their range of candles using additional techniques to make stunning trasparent candles
- This method is perfect for making candles that don't use traditional wax, giving you easy clean up, as gel wax peels off and doesn't stain if spilled.
- Gel wax lends itself to stunning designs with embeds, due to its transparency, so is perfect for creating scene candles.
- If you are looking for a longer burning candle which is economical
Instructor
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I have been making soap, candles and bath products for over 20 years and over the last 15 years, I have taught face to face courses and created a number of online courses.
I started with the Melt and Pour soap method and then went on to make soap from scratch using the Cold Process method. I love to share my expertise with others, which led me to start teaching soap making from my home. Now my course is an online version, which allows me to share my passion with students from all over the world, who want to learn or master soap making.
I have successfully sold my soaps, bath products and candles to friends, co-workers, at craft fairs and online.
The best thing about Cold Process soap making and candle making is that you can make totally natural products that do not contain any harmful chemicals. I can teach you how to make a simple, plain bar of soap, or how to unleash your creativity using fabulous colouring techniques. I have studied aromatherapy, so am the perfect person to guide students in the use of essential oils.
I have always loved teaching and love the satisfaction of teaching a complete beginner to make something creative and seeing or hearing about their delight in the fabulous results they have achieved. Udemy's discussion area is perfect for following up with students and sharing in their successes.
Join my courses and let me help you have fun and make amazing soap, bath products and candles.