How I make my wax sprinkles | making candles for my small business | aesthetic soy wax sprinkles!

Summary

In this tutorial, learn how to create fun, colorful wax sprinkles for a ‘Happy Birthday’ candle. The process involves melting pillar soy wax, extruding it using a clay extruder, and letting it cool on parchment paper. Once cooled, the wax can be broken into sprinkles and tested for safety by seeing how they melt in the candle. This DIY project is perfect for adding a personal touch to your birthday candles while ensuring they are safe and decorative. Follow these easy steps for a fun and creative candle-making experience!

Takeaways

• 😀 Start by purchasing a clay extruder to create wax sprinkles for candles.
• 😀 Use pillar soy wax and melt it in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
• 😀 Pour the melted wax into the clay extruder, but ensure it cools slightly before use.
• 😀 If the wax is too hot, it may not extrude properly and will need cooling for a minute.
• 😀 Spread the extruded wax on parchment paper to prevent it from sticking together.
• 😀 After cooling, apply pressure to separate pieces of wax that are stuck together.
• 😀 Break the larger wax chunks into smaller pieces to form sprinkles for the candle.
• 😀 This process is being tested with a sample candle to check how the sprinkles melt.
• 😀 The wax sprinkles should melt completely, ensuring there is no risk when burning the candle.
• 😀 The finished sprinkles provide a decorative and safe addition to a 'Happy Birthday' candle.

Q & A

What materials do you use to make the wax sprinkles?

I use pillar soy wax for making the sprinkles.

How do you melt the wax for the sprinkles?

I melt the pillar soy wax in the microwave, in 30-second intervals.

Why do you use a clay extruder for this project?

I use a clay extruder to shape the melted wax into the desired sprinkle form.

How do you know when the wax is the right temperature for extruding?

If the wax comes out of the extruder too hot and doesn’t maintain its shape, I let it cool for a minute before continuing.

What do you do to prevent the wax sprinkles from sticking together?

I spread the wax sprinkles out on parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together as they cool.

How do you break the sprinkles into smaller pieces?

Once the wax cools, I apply a little pressure to separate the pieces that are stuck together and break them into smaller sprinkles.

What do you do with any large chunks of wax?

I remove any larger chunks of wax to ensure that only the smaller sprinkles remain.

What is the purpose of testing the sprinkles in a candle?

The test candle helps me see how the sprinkles will melt when used in an actual candle, ensuring they don’t pose any risks.

What happens to the sprinkles when they are used in a candle?

The sprinkles melt completely, preventing any risk associated with burning foreign objects in the candle.

How do you ensure the safety of the sprinkles in the candle?

By testing the sprinkles in a candle, I confirm that they will melt safely and not cause any hazards during burning.