Happy August!
If you haven’t already started to think about this coming fall and the holiday season, now may be the time to start stocking up and preparing for the busiest time of the year for candle creators!
To help get you started and into the autumn mood, we, once again, have come out with a Halloween line that launched at the end of July and is already flying off our shelves!
Some of which that are included in our Halloween line are the following –
1. 1. Witch’s Inventory
2. 2. Werewolf Ridge
3. 3. Full Moon
4. 4. Boo Brownie
5. 5. Haunted Ship
6. 6. Scare Crow
7. 7. Scary Berry
Order yours today HERE and look for *NEW to enjoy our 2021 line!
Also on our shelves are some of the top fall fragrances such as, Pumpkin Chai, Be Thankful, Autumn Apple Fest, Hot Maple Toddy, and so many more. Our popular fall scents can be found under Fragrances > Fragrances by Category > Autumn/Fall Fragrances and will be listed in our upcoming fall newsletters!
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Looking for ways to use your candles in your home and as a display in your shop? Create tall pillars using your favorite fall scents and spice them up with a bold leafy candle ring to enjoy as the focal piece of all your gathering this fall! Below you can find our instructions on how to make your own pillars using our Pillar Kit, that’s available on our site!
Instructions:
1. Seal the wick hole in the mold with the rubber
mold plug, and then put some mold sealer putty over that to prevent leaks.
2. Place the auto wick pin inside the mold. It's
a good idea to coat the inside of the mold with a mold release spray,
especially on first use. If you do not have any, you can use cooking oil or
spray silicone.
3. Weigh your wax on a scale. Melt the wax in the
pouring pot, set inside a pot of water on the stove (like a double boiler).
NEVER directly on the burner!
4. Once melted, add approx. 1-2 dye chips per
pound of wax (depending on desired shade) and stir until dissolved.
5. Next add approx. 1 oz. of scent per pound of
wax, and stir well. Some fragrances blend easier than others, so some may require
more stirring. Vanilla based oils tend to have a more difficult time blending.
If you run into a difficult one, try adding a bit of Vybar 103 and stir very
well up until you pour.
6. Check temperature with thermometer. Once wax
is approx. 180-190 degrees it is ready to pour.
7. Pour from the pouring pitcher into your mold
slowly and steadily, and fill to top of mold. For faster cooling and a shiny
finish, mold can be set into a cool water bath. Water level must cover wax
level to avoid lines.
8. Once wax has set to partially solid, poke
several release holes around the pin, about 3/4 the depth of the mold. This
helps to release any trapped air and prevent bubbles. You can use a skewer for
this.
9. Allow wax to completely harden. Wax will form
a well or a "sink hole" in the center. Do a second pour, filling well
to top of original fill line. Allow wax to completely harden again.
10. Remove candle from mold. It should come out
easily, but if you should have any trouble, put it in the freezer for awhile
and try again.
11. Remove auto wick pin from candle. You will
have a perfectly centered hole in the pillar. Insert pre-tabbed wick in hole
from bottom.
12. It is best to allow your candles at least 1
week to cure before test burning for optimal fragrance throw. Always test burn
your candles before selling, and make sure to include a caution label on each
one!
We hope you are just as excited about our Halloween line and our fall fragrances. As always, be sure to share with us your creations using Bitter Creek Candle Supplies!
