Learn How to Make Candles: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
Making a 16oz Candle
A course by xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez) , Candle Making Instructor
Joined June 2024
Joined June 2024
About the video: Making a 16oz Candle
Overview
“Now you will learn how to make a 16oz double-wick candle using a clear glass vessel, essential oils, cotton wicks, and mica powder. I will show you how to use many of the steps we used in the previous lesson but you will be learning additional steps. ”
In this video lesson xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez) addresses the topic: Making a 16oz Candle, which is part of the Domestika online course: Learn How to Make Candles: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide. Learn candle making basics using soy wax, fragrance oils, and wicks for creative, eco-friendly home scents.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we will make a 16 ounce double-wit candle. We will first gather our supplies and make sure that our workspace is neat and clean. We will use many of the same supplies that we used to make our first candle with some new additions and modifications. We will need a scale to measure our wax to fragrance ratio, a melting pitcher to pour our hot wax into, a stir stick to mix our fragrance, an electric stove to melt our wax, a thermometer to measure the temperature, a heat gun to heat up our vessel and to smooth our candle once it has cooled, our wick stickers to adhere our wicks t...”
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Course summary for: Learn How to Make Candles: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
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Areas
DIY, Interior Design, Product Design
xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez)
A course by xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez)
Belinda, the creator and owner of XO Illuminated, embarked on her candle-making journey in 2020, transforming a personal hobby into a thriving business. With a passion for health and environmental sustainability, she crafts soy-vegan and chemical-free candles, wax melts, and soaps. Her expertise extends to various techniques, including the "whipped wax" effect, glittering, and decorative wax molds. Belinda's dedication to her craft has led her to partner with major brands such as Brambleberry and Bulk Apothecary, and she has gained significant exposure through her creative presence on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Her brand, XO Illuminated, took off in 2021, propelled by viral success on social media and increasing sales through her website. Belinda possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of candle making, from selecting the right wick size to achieving optimal fragrance loads. Her candles resonate with fans of Disney, Harry Potter, and more, drawing inspiration from beloved films and childhood memories. Known for her innovative approach, she continuously tests new techniques to offer unique products to her customers. With a focus on creativity and quality, Belinda is eager to share her knowledge and guide others in the art of candle making.
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