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[url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url], "Ronnel" <romatak@... wrote:
Hi I'm new to the group and this is my first time to write.
I also had the same problem finding black candles. I live in Japan and black candles are not easy to find here. I tried searching but my last option was to get it from overseas which is too expensive for me... so what I did was to buy some white candles and break them to pieces with care to not damage the candle wicks. I also bought some crayons and used the black crayon and some darker colored crayons, I also added black ink to get a more darker black color. I found out that the white candles are too dominant for just the crayons so I had to use more crayons and black pigment. Remember to buy longer candles because you will be needing the wicks.
1) I used steel softdrink cans as my candle moulds. I'm not confident with the aluminum cans because of the heat of the molten candle wax... I cut one end of the can and washed it clean. I taped one end or the candle wick to the bottom of the can (I used aluminum tape. I don't know if ordinary plastic tape can endure the heat... You can also use a hot glue gun if you have one. If you don't have any, probably you can tie one end of the wick to something heavy (maybe like a small bolt or nut). To keep the wick on top in center position, you can use a stick, pencil, etc... (I use chopsticks).
2) I placed the white crayons in a hot frying pan and waited until all have melted, then I added the black crayons and started mixing. I waited for the temperature to drop a bit then I poured the molten candle wax in to the candle mould and let it sit for several hours to cool down.
3) I prepared a bowl and placed water and lots of ice, then I submerged the candle in the water and waited a few minutes until the candle was cold. Pulled out the candle from the cold water and gave the mould a few gentle taps on the bottom while gently pulled the wick. The candle slid off the mould like magik! I wiped the candle dry and shaved the end of the candle to my desired shape. I found out that the candle will shrink after cooling and this is the reason why I had to shave the top to my desired shape.
The black candles that I have made are not really beautiful nor perfect but they work.
Good luck and may you have a nice day.