How To Make Chunk Candles - DIY Candle Making
Chunk Candles are a fun twist on plain container candles. They're made by adding colored chunks of wax to a container that will be filled with white or clear wax so the colored chunks make a dramatic pop in the candle. The method I used in this tutorial was creating a brand new candle with a fresh wick. However another option is to start with a taper or pillar candle in the center of a container, drop the wax chunks around it, and then fill in the space with your wax pour. Either method will work. To keep your chunks looking sharp and crisp, keep your pouring temperature on the lower end of the range. If you prefer to have your chunks kind of melt into the candle (which produces a slightly marbled effect), pour your wax on the higher side of the temperature rage to help melt the edges of the chunks. And you can even give your container a few gentle, circular swirls to help pull more color streams out of the chunks. If you need a refresher on the basics of container candle making, check out the tutorial here: • Hand Poured Candles DIY Container Candle M... MATERIALS USED: Candle wax (I used AAK's sustainably grown soy Golden Wax: https://amzn.to/3yv8kjn) A double boiler or two pans (one for water, one for wax) Candy thermometer for temperature (https://amzn.to/3GVKRK8) Fragrance oil or essential oil Coloring Stirring stick Square braid wicking (https://amzn.to/3vVeeZk) Containers Cardboard with slits or wick holders Something to cover your floor or counters Silicone dish Knife for cutting chunks --------------------------------------------- Like my DIY tips? Tip back: Venmo.com/TheWoodlandElf Paypal: Paypal.me/TheWoodlandElf --------------------------------------------- STAY CONNECTED - Follow The Woodland Elf on Instagram: / amberthewoodlandelf Follow The Woodland Elf on Facebook: / thewoodlandelf Follow The Woodland Elf on Twitter: / thewoodlandelf Follow The Woodland Elf on Pinterest: / thewoodlandelf Website/blog: https://thewoodlandelf.com ---------------------------------------------- Hope you enjoy this video. If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment below. I post a new cosplay or craft tutorial, and the occasional ASMR, every Thursday, so be sure to subscribe or check back next week for more DIY goodness. *** The materials listed above are the products I actually used for this project. I find that people often want to know exactly what I use, so I've started including exact links when I can find them. However, it's simply meant as a guide and you can substitute with whatever comparable brands/products you might have available in your own area. Also some of the links may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission from the company if a sale is made. It doesn't cost you any extra; it's just a simple way to help support my work on this channel. (I just figured, hey, as long as I was posting the links anyway, I might as well make them affiliate links) Always use caution and take appropriate safety measures when creating. Finished creations are for decorative purposes only; they do not give you special powers or abilities. All skits are entirely fictional and purely for entertainment purposes. The information provided in this video is for general information purposes only. If you choose to rely on the information in this video, you do so at your own risk and you assume responsibility for the results. (Full disclaimer at: https://thewoodlandelf.com/video-disc...)
