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How To Make A Basic Gel Candle

August 5, 2013 by Vikram Goyal

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Candle gel is a unique medium for making candles that offers a different aesthetic compared to traditional wax candles. The transparency of the gel allows for the addition of various objects and decorative elements to be suspended within the candle, creating an eye-catching visual effect. However, many people are unaware of the ingredients that make up this medium. Gel candles are made with a combination of mineral oil and polymer resin, which when mixed together, create a gel-like substance that is perfect for candle making.

The polymer resin is the key ingredient that sets gel candles apart from other types of candles. It is a synthetic material that is added to the mineral oil to create a more solid consistency, enabling the gel to hold its shape when poured into a container. This also allows the gel to burn slower than traditional wax candles, resulting in a longer-lasting candle that will continue to emit a pleasant scent for hours on end.

If you’re interested in trying your hand at making gel candles, there are plenty of resources available online to help you get started. One great resource is Craftbits.com, which provides a comprehensive guide to Gel Candle Making. This guide covers everything you need to know about the materials and tools required for the process, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating your own beautiful and unique gel candles.

Gel candles are a fun and creative way to add some personality and style to your home decor. You can add anything from shells to colorful marbles to the gel to create a beautiful and unique centerpiece for any occasion. Additionally, gel candles are also a great option for those who want to experiment with different scents and essential oils to create a custom fragrance that suits their taste.

However, one of the challenges of making gel candles is the need to find the right containers that are compatible with the medium. The glass jars used for traditional wax candles may not be suitable for gel candles, as they can crack or shatter due to the heat generated by the burning gel. Therefore, it’s important to choose containers that are specifically designed for gel candles, which are typically made of heat-resistant materials such as tempered glass.

In summary, gel candle making is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that offers a unique creative outlet. With a little bit of practice and experimentation, you can create your own stunning gel candles that will impress your friends and family. So why not give it a try and see where your creativity takes you?

Craftbits.com has all the details and you can learn the basics of Gel Candle Making here.

 

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Peach Themed Learning Activities

August is National Peach Month, and it’s the perfect time to learn about, learn with and eat peaches!

According the Utah State University’s Extension Service, peaches originated in China more than 8,000 years ago. There are more than 2,000 species, and they are good sources of vitamins A, C and E. Their fuzzy hair is known as trichomes, which helps protect the peaches against insects and retains moisture. Pretty sweet!

Learn about the life cycle of a peach with this printable pack from Every Star is Different. (Free to subscribers)

Twisty Noodle has a lot of great peach-themed worksheets including a tracing and coloring page, a dot to dot coloring page, do a dot page and practice writing the word peach. You can also learn to draw a peach from Hello Artsy and find more fruit coloring pages, including peaches, at Little Bee Family.

Kids of a certain age will want to read James and the Giant Peach (and/or watch the movie) and you can do activities related to the book for your peach unit study as well. 

Simple Living Creative Learning has a James and the Giant Peach printable pack that includes 153 pages of math, literacy, pattern recognition, sorting and tons more (this isn’t free but it’s a great resource for a kid who loves this book). 

Where the Magic Happens Teaching has another paid printable set of activities for doing James and the Giant Peach in the classroom, including a banner, quotes, poetry sheets, a STEM activity, lapbook and more.

Peanut Butter Fish Lessons has a good post about reading James and the Giant Peach with kids and using it to make predictions, track descriptive and figurative language and fun ideas for activities related to different chapters of the book. I love how it pulls in a lot of different kinds of synthesizing what you’ve read, from writing a news report to making a poster or acting out a scene. 

And if you need a little sensory activity after all that, make some peach-scented playdough with this recipe from Laughing Kids Learn. 

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