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Equipment Tips for Votive Candles A good kitchen scale is invaluable for weighing your wax and additives, not only to ensure that you’re using the correct amount but to help with your consistency when using different candle recipes. Try and use a digital scale rather than a spring diet one.  I changed over a couple of years ago and don’t regret it one bit.

 

 

 

 

You should always prepare your votive candle mold by gently spraying the inside with mold release, if you are using it, and place it open end up on the work surface. Make sure that the work surface you use is flat and level.

Before poring your melted wax into the mold I recommend that you heat your votive molds to about 150F. If you pour into a cold mold you will see what is called drag lines along the sides of your votives once they are finished.

You can keep your warm molds in the oven on ‘keep warm’ until right before you pour your votives. 

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