Master class on creating an air candle

Candle making is another type of needlework that not only brings amazing “fruits,” but also brings a lot of pleasure. The final result of this wonderful process depends only on your patience and flight of imagination.
Materials for candle making are quite accessible, and the tools and containers for this fascinating hobby are always at hand, so beginning craftswomen should not have any difficulties.
So, today’s master class will be devoted to creating an air candle “Pink Mirage”. Despite the apparent complexity of making a candle, the process of creating it takes no more than 30 minutes, taking into account the preparation of the material.
Master class on creating an air candle

Materials and tools that will be required for work:


  • candle or ready-made paraffin mass;
  • dye (wax crayon) of one color;
  • container in which we will melt the wax;
  • water bath pan;
  • wick;
  • mold for pouring candles;
  • ice cubes;
  • wick holder;
  • vegetable oil.

Let's start creating a candle


The very first stage, from which we actually begin to create, is to cut the finished candle into small, neat pieces.Carefully cut the candle, avoid damaging the wick, it will later be used in the finished product.
Master class on creating an air candle

We carefully chop the candle pieces: cut them with a sharp knife or chop them on a coarse grater and put them in a container for melting. Fill the pan 1/4 full with water and put it on the fire.
Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

While the wax is heating up, let's work on the dye. We take a wax crayon and chop it very finely with a knife. Add the crushed wax crayon to the paraffin shavings and place the melting container in a pan of boiling water.
Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

Let the wax and dye melt and proceed to forming the base of the “Pink Mirage” candle itself. We take the mold into which the candle will be poured and thoroughly lubricate it with vegetable oil, and then fix the wick in it. We lower it to the required length into the mold, wind the excess cord onto a holder (this can be a pencil or a skewer) and secure it, for example, with a clothespin.
Master class on creating an air candle

Now fill the mold with ice cubes. If you want to get small and often repeating cavities on the surface of the candle, then you need to fill the mold with chopped ice. To do this, simply chop the ice cubes with a sharp knife. If the cavities on the surface of the candle should be large, fill the container with whole cubes.
Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

All that remains is to fill our ice base with hot colored wax. Very carefully, slowly pour the wax into the mold, making sure that there are no air cavities left in it.
Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

That's it, the candle is ready, leave it for 45-60 minutes to cool, and then drain the water that is in the mold. Carefully, without removing the candle from the container, pour water over the edge and leave the candle for 4-6 hours to completely harden.
Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

Then we release the wick, remove the holder and trim off the excess cord.Carefully remove the finished candle from the mold. That’s it, our “Pink Mirage” candle is ready!
Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

Master class on creating an air candle

Experiment, look for something new! Happy creativity!
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Comments (2)
  1. in passing
    #1 in passing Guests 13 December 2017 17:37
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    Beautiful
  2. feelloff
    #2 feelloff Guests December 14, 2017 07:36
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    Thanks, it is very beauty! Now I know how to make big holes in cheese))) laughing