Dying Candles With Mica Steps

Step 1

Cut your wick to the desired height, and place it into the candle mold.

Step 2

Make sure the candle wick base is laying flat on the bottom of the mold. Tape it into place if necessary.

Step 3

Lay the pencil or wood skewer across the opening of the candle mold.

Step 4

Tape the wick to the pencil or wood skewer to hold it firmly in place and upright.

Step 5

Open the packets or jars of mica powders, and have them ready.

Step 6

Do this step only if you're mixing several colors of mica powder together to achieve customized color:Combine the dry powders with 1 drop of rubbing alcohol per every 3 teaspoons of powder, and stir thoroughly to combine.If the mixture is too dry to combine completely, add tiny bit more (less than one capful) of rubbing alcohol. If the mixture is running, carefully stir in a pinch more of the mica powder until a light gravy texture, and the color you desire, is achieved.

Step 7

Melt the candle wax as per the directions in your recipe, or the instructions on the package.

Step 8

Add either the mica powder or the mica powders mix into the melted wax.

Step 9

Stir the mica powder (either dry flakes or the mixture of rubbing alcohol and mica powder) into the wax while it is in a hot liquid state and combine thoroughly.

Step 10

Add in any scented oil, herbs, or other adornments guided by your recipe instructions.

Step 11

Pour the candle mixture into your molds.

Step 12

Use the pencil to continue to stir the mixture inside the candle mold as it's starting to harden. This is to ensure the mica spreads evenly and won't clog the wick as it burns.

Step 13

Allow the mixture to cool off.