Polygon Corporation
(617)-268-4455
Candle
Gel
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Prices are in dollars per pound. Each drum weighs 360 lbs. |
25 lb. Bags |
1 - 4 Drum(s) |
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C Mp Medium density. 5% scent |
$2.46 |
Ask for Price |
*Candle Gel Instructions*
1.) Cut gel out of drum with a sharp knife.
2.) Place into an electric melting pot, with a temperature control
NOTE: Presto makes a 6 quart pot with a control and it sells
for under $30.
3.) Heat to 250 F and keep it at this temperature until the gel appears clear
4.) Allow the gel to cool to 200 F and add your color and fragrance.
NOTE: You should use a liquid candle dye, however, people
have succeeded with wax dye chips.
5.) Pour your candle between 180 F and 200 F.
NOTE: If you pour it in layers a few minutes apart, you can
avoid a well in the top.
6.) If you are going to embed items in the gel. They have to be clean
of all residue. This is especially true of sea shells. If you wash the
items to be embedded in warm mineral oil (baby oil) it will not only
keep the gel clearer, but it will help reduce the bubbles in your candle.
7.) Wax, paraffin wax, or beeswax will make your gel cloudy and
sticky. Make sure your wick is not wax coated.
8.) Wick should have a core. Cotton or metal is okay. You should use
a wick one size larger than you would for a comparable wax candle.
9.) C Lp gel is the easiest to use and it holds 3 to 5% scent
C Mp is slightly harder to use as it is more viscous (thicker syrup)
when melted, but it holds 5 to 6% scent.
C Hp is much harder to use as it is very viscous when hot. It holds
7 to 8% scent. C Hp was designed for embedding particles.