Make Vintage Bottle Candles | Advanced Candle Making Tutorial | DIY with Caitlin

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Learn how to make sweet hipster vintage bottle candles with this easy tutorial video.

Buy supplies here: https://www.candlescience.com/

SUPPLIES:
IGI 4625 Pillar Blend Wax 10 lb Slab -- http://bit.ly/1X7Pg2w
Juniper Breeze Fragrance -- http://bit.ly/1I5qw4d
Spool Wicks -- Depends on size on bottle. Consult Candle Science's wick guide.
Silicone Mold Kit: http://amzn.to/1MM7KLM
Hot Glue Gun
Cardboard
Wine Cork

STEPS:
Start by creating a box for the object you want to create a mold of. The box should be large enough that there is a 1/2" area of separation between the object and the sides of the box.

Then hot glue your vintage bottle upside down to a piece of cardboard and put the box around it. Attach the box to the cardboard using hot glue and make sure to get a good seal.

Then it's time to mix the silicone. Silicone has a shelf life! So don't make the mistake I did and wait too long to use it or it will harden and go bad. (SAD FACE!)

Mix equal parts canister A and B together and pour at an angle. Let harden overnight or a minimum of 6 hours.

Cut the bottle out of your mold using a sharp scalpel or exacto blade. Make sure NOT to cut a clean line otherwise it will be easy for hot liquid wax to seep out.

Next, it's time to make the candle!

Break up your slab of parafin wax on the concrete. It might take a few throws! (But it's also pretty fun to chuck it off the stair case - HA!) Melt down your wax and pour into your mold.

WAX TIPS:
Make sure to put a piece of ducktape below the wick on the bottom of the mold so wax doesn't seep out.

Put your mold on a cookie sheet in case it does leak! (It happens) If you do have a spill you can use Acetone to clean up.

Parafin takes color beautifully and has a great hot throw!

Pour temperature on parafin wax is 180 degrees (Soy wax is 135).