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How To Make Gel Candles

June 28, 2018 by Shellie Wilson

Gel candles are a unique and beautiful way to create stunning, long-lasting candles that can add a touch of elegance and ambiance to any room. Gel candles differ from traditional wax candles in that they are made from a special gel that is created by mixing mineral oil and polymer resin. The result is a more solid yet transparent finish that allows for a variety of creative possibilities.

If you’ve never made gel candles before, don’t worry! This project will cover the basics of gel candle making and help you get started on your own creations. The process is relatively simple, and with a few basic supplies and a little bit of creativity, you can create your own beautiful gel candles.

To make gel candles, you will need some basic supplies such as gel wax, a wick, fragrance oils, colorants, and any decorative items you want to add. You can purchase a gel wax kit that includes everything you need or buy the supplies individually.

The first step in making gel candles is to prepare your container. You can use any heat-resistant glass or plastic container, as long as it is clean and dry. Then, attach the wick to the bottom of the container using a wick sticker or a drop of hot glue.

Next, melt the gel wax in a double boiler or microwave. Gel wax should be melted at a low temperature to avoid burning the oil. After the gel wax has melted, add your desired fragrance oils and colorants. Stir well to ensure that the color and fragrance are evenly distributed throughout the wax.

Once the wax has cooled slightly, pour it into the prepared container, taking care not to disturb the wick. You can also add decorative elements such as dried flowers, glitter, or other small items at this point. Allow the candle to cool and solidify completely before trimming the wick and lighting the candle.

One of the great things about gel candles is their transparency, which allows for endless creative possibilities. You can layer different colors of gel wax to create a unique effect, or add decorative items that will float within the wax, giving a unique and beautiful appearance.

In conclusion, gel candles are a unique and fun way to create beautiful candles that will bring a touch of elegance and ambiance to any room. With a little bit of creativity and some basic supplies, you can create your own stunning gel candles that will be the envy of all your friends and family. So why not give it a try and see what you can create?

basics of Gel Candle Making.

 

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Fun Tank Top Knitting Patterns

It seems like every summer there’s a new crop of tank top knitting patterns, and what I noticed about a lot of the new releases this year is that they have fun little details that make them a little more interesting both to knit and to wear. 

Like the Sailoress Top from Joji Locatelli, which has a pretty cable worked up the center from and back, with shorter sections of cable work on the shoulders. It uses DK weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes up to a bust circumference of 72 inches/ 158 cm. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. 

Combine lace and cables in an allover pattern on the Mountain Laurel Top from Andrea Gaughan. This sport weight pattern is worked from the bottom up in the count and has 10 sizes. It’s available on Ravelry.

The Vienna Textured Tank Top by Sarah Hatton has wide ribs broken up by eyelets. There’s very little shaping so it’s a pretty easy knit worked in fingering weight yarn. There are nine sizes available and it’s a free download on Ravelry.

Make a tank with a boho vibe perfect for festival season with Mary Beth Temple’s Tropical Sunset Tank Top. Worked in worsted weight cotton yarn, it’s knit from the bottom up in pieces to make it more stable. The coloring changing yarn is perfect for this one, or you can make it solid or work in your own stripes. You can get the XS size free on her blog, and other sizes are available on Ravelry.

Looking for a cropped lacy V-neck top to knit for summer? Jessie Maed Designs has the Sundae Swirl Tank, worked in DK weight yarn in the round with a fun combination of lace and cables. The ribbing under the arms helps give it a great fit. There are six sizes up to a chest measurement of 62 inches/157.5 cm. You can find this one on Ravelry.

How about a tank top with buttons? The Ridge Tank Button Down from Bluebird Pine Shop could double as a vest in cooler weather. This one is made with light fingering weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes. Grab a copy on Ravelry.

An otherwise simple top can be made a little more interesting with the addition of a fun edging, like on Sarah Opie’s Seashell Tank. Worked in fingering weight yarn, it has a whopping 24 sizes and lots of customization options for making it fit the way you want. The edging is crocheted. Learn more on Ravelry.

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