It pays to buy the best gel candle
supplies
If you're going to be making gel
candles, it really does pay to buy the best supplies you can
afford. If you're going to be investing your precious time,
make sure the raw materials give you the best possible chance
of turning out a quality product.
There are also some sensible safety reasons for choosing the
best.
Make sure you order from quality suppliers, and if you buy at
your local craft store, make absolutely sure they're selling
first-class materials. Local outlets might be tempted to go for
lower prices rather than quality.
The thicker the gel the longer it burns and the more scent
it can carry - but the higher the temperature.
Make sure the container has no chips or cracks that might
break under the strain of these higher temperatures.
In particular, if you're going to get your own gel making
supplies for scented candles, pay close attention to the
fragrance oils. You MUST use a NON-POLAR oil with a flashpoint
of 170 degrees or higher.
Don't worry too much about the technical term - just made
sure you get the right fragrance if you're thinking about
making gel candles.
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