Looking for the perfect gift for your mom for Mother’s Day? We’ve got you covered! If your mom is anything like mine, a hand-made personalized gift is all it takes to make the dimples on her cheeks come out and her eyes to get squinty! At Bitter Creek, we have all you need to make the perfect gift. Not sure where to start? Follow the steps below and we will help you create a candle made just for mom!
Supplies Needed:
EZSoy or EZParaSoy Wax
CD-12
or ECO-8 Tabbed Wicks (be sure to check jar diameter and get the correct size wick, found on our wicks page on our website!)
Jar
of your choice (linked below)
20mm Wick Stickums
Diamond Dye Chips (Not required)
Caution Labels
Fragrance Suggestions:
24 Carat, Amaretto, Cranberry Champagne, French Vanilla, Hawaiian Paradise, Magnolia Tabac, Raspberry Burst, Sunflower & Pomelo, Wine Cellar – or of course, your mother’s favorites, too!
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1. Pre-wick your jars using the Wick Stickums on the bottom of the round metal wick tabs. Stick them down in the center of your jars and make sure they are secure. A hollowed out Bic pen works nicely for pushing down over the wick.
2. 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! *For smaller candles, microwave safe bowls will work, as long you continue to check and stir.
3. Once melted, add approx. 1-2 dye chips per pound of wax (depending on desired shade) and stir until dissolved.
4. 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.
5. Check temperature with the thermometer. Once wax is approx. 160-165 degrees it is ready to pour.
6. Pour from the pouring pitcher into your jars slowly and steadily. Pouring into pre-warmed jars can help prevent jump lines and wet spots. Keep wicks as straight and centered as possible.
7. Once wax has set slightly on top, enough to hold the wick in place, it is safe to carefully move your jars into a box or an insulated plastic cooler. The slower the candles cool, the better. Give them ample time to completely set up before trimming the wick and putting the lids on the jars.
8. 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!
9. Finally, check out our Votive Boxes linked below, along with some paper shred to create a cute gift box with all of her favorite things and enjoy!
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Not so sure on the candle idea? That’s okay! We offer a wide variety of other products to make your mom smile this Mother’s Day! We also have everything you need to make soaps, air fresheners, bath salts, and so much more! Just visit our website, click the “Instructions” tab, and browse through until you find that something special!
Once your candle is done, be sure to save a picture of it and check in on our Facebook for a special Mother's Day Giveaway!
Links: Votive Boxes; Paper Shred; Jars;
