Candle for your LOVE
2/12/2016 (Permalink)
CANDLE FOR YOUR LOVE
Here’s the easy step-by-step tutorial…
SUPPLIES
Empty jar
Candle wax
Candle wick
Candy sprinkles
Corn syrup
Tip: Make sure your candle is already melted when you begin.
STEP 1: Add a small amount of corn syrup inside your jar. Turn your jar to coat the entire inside of the jar. Turn the jar upside down to let the excess run out.
STEP 2: Add in your sprinkles. They will stick to the corn syrup. Add a little or a lot or a lot at the bottom and less at the top. It’s fun to be creative!
STEP 3: Have your candle already melted. Put it in a double boiler or set the candle on a candle warmer until it’s melted.
STEP 4: Fill you jar with melted candle wax.
STEP 5: Insert the wick and hold it in place with a toothpick until the wax dries.
This year celebrating Valentine’s Day with your love. When creating the warm glowing atmosphere with candles, because there isa special beauty and tranquility to candles, keep in mind that a lighted candle is also an open flame, and a potential fire hazard if not carefully monitored. In fact, accidental candle fires account for approximately four percent of all U.S. residential fires.
A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests that 85 percent of candle fires could be avoided if consumers followed three basic safety rules:
Never leave a burning candle unattended.Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire.Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.The National Candle Association urges consumers to always follow the basic rules of fire safety when burning candles.
HOW TO BURN A CANDLE SAFELY
BEFORE LIGHTING
Trim the wick to ¼ inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning, dripping or flaring.Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. It should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.Burn candles in a well-ventilated room.Place the candleholder on a stable, heat-resistant surface. This will also help prevent possible heat damage to counters and table surfaces and prevent glass containers from cracking or breaking.Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. This will help prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on burn time and proper use.WHILE BURNING
Never touch or move a burning candle. Never move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquefied.Don’t burn a candle all the way down. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains (1/2 inch if in a container).Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another. This is to make sure they don’t melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. Let the candle cool, trim the wick, and check for unwanted drafts before re-lighting.Always keep the candle within your sight. If you are going to leave the room, be sure to first blow out all candles.Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room. Don’t burn too many candles in a small room or in a “tight” home where air exchange is limited.Never use a candle as a night light.Be very careful if using candles during a power outage. Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are safer sources of light during a power failure. Never use a candle during a power outage to look for things in a closet, or when fueling equipment – such as a lantern or kerosene heater.Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.WHEN EXTINGUISHING
Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax from splattering.Never use water to extinguish a candle. Water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might break a glass container.Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.Don’t touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder. It might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use.Contents Credit: www.candles.org
Picture Credit: www.safewise.com
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