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Pillar Candles

Posted by Jenny on August 25th, 2009

Pillar Candles

Everlasting Glow Flameless Wax Melted-Edge Pillar Candle, Set of 3

Set of 3 wax flameless candles make it easy to bring a spot of light to any room in your home. Ivory candles are 3-inches diameter, one is 4-inches tall, one is 5-inches tall, one is 6-inches tall. Batteries included. Gerson flameless candles are flame free, smoke free, and worry free. Keep your home safe while keeping the ambiance of our realistic Everlasting Glow flameless candles. Ideal for usi…

Gerson Company Flameless Ivory Pillar Candles with Remote Control, Set of 3

$30.00

4″, 5″ & 6″ Ivory Wavy Edge Battery Operated Remote Control Christmas Holiday Flameless LED Wax Candle Lights (Set of Three)…

Everlasting Glow Flameless Wax Candles with Remote Control, Ivory Pillar Candles, Set of 3, 3 by 3-Inch

$25.20

Flameless candles are safe to use with children, pets and decoration, and with a remote control you can use these lights anywhere including high shelves, chandeliers and sconces. Remote control has a 20 foot range, if you purchase multiple sets they can all use the same remote. Set of three ivory colored candles, each 3″ tall and 3″ diameter. Candles use AAA batteries….

Crystal Candles (Arizona Naturals) – Smoker’s Candle White – Smoker’s 3 In

$6.95

A blend of natural citrus and wood oils that safely and effectively cleanse the air of unwanted smells. These 3″ pillars burn up to 50 hours. High quality candles made with pure cotton wicks for clean safe burning. Also available in a 2 pack votive. UPC: 034251004623 Front Label Panel: Crystal Candles Lord Byron’s Smoker’s Candle 1-3″X3″ Candle (7.5 Cm X 7.5Cm) Amazing Green Dot Instructions: To P…

Archipelago Botanicals 4 x 6 Pillar Candle – Havana

$34.50

Bergamot, Tobacco Leaf and Ylang Ylang create a romantic, sensual honeymoon of fragrances straight out of Little Havana… Deep, rich color adds a bold and dramatic accent to any home or office. These popular candles are hand-poured and feature only the finest lead-free wicks and waxes. Complex, concentrated essential oil blends offer comforting, full aromas….

Make Pillar Candles

Pillar candles add a stylish touch of elegance to your home and even to your dinner table as part of a centerpiece. I have seen then used before on the tables at wedding receptions in the colors of the wedding. It was very appealing. Pillar candles come in all colors and scents. They are called pillars because they are round and tall like a pillar. There is no standard size though, as pillar candles come in many widths and heights. Occasionally, pillar candles are found with a unique design such as a ridge on the top and bottom.

Making pillar candles is quite simple. This type of candle is one of the most common for candle makers to indulge in. To make pillar candles, you will need molds. You can find them in all sizes at most craft stores. You can also get them online. Many online auction sites including Ebay and Yahoo offer several pillar candle molds for one great price. These molds can be found make of silicon, aluminum, or plastic. For best results, choose pillar candle molds that are made of aluminum. They allow the wax to cooler better, resulting in a smooth finish on the candles. They are also very durable.

To get started, decide on the size of candles you want to make and how many. There are charts in candle making books and on the internet that can help you determine how many pounds of candle wax you will need to complete your project. You will also need dye to color the candles and fragrances if you wish to add that to your candles.

You will need quality wick to make pillar candles. The wider the candle you will be making, the wider wick you want. To make this easier, simply purchase a standard type of wick. You can braid three pieces together to make a thicker wick for wider candles. Many of the pillar candle molds have a wick holder built. In simply slide a wick the diameter of the whole into it and eliminate the guess work. Make sure you dip the wick into the melted wax before attaching it to the candle mold. Keeping the wick in place can be tricky. A good trip is to cut the wick several inches longer than you need. Then tie it to a pencil or skewer sitting across the top of the candle mold. This will ensure the wick is centered as the candle begins the cooling process.

Once your candle wax is at the proper temperature, add in anything you want to be including in your candle including dye, scents, and additives. Immediately after, pour the hot wax into the pillar candle molds. Do not pour wax all the way to the top of the mold. You want to leave about four or five inches unfilled.

While for most candles you make, leave the candles to cool. Pillar candles need some further assistance during the cooling process. Once the top of the wax has started to become solid, you will need to add small relief holes to help with shrinkage. If you don’t create the relief holes your candles will get air pockets that keep them from hardening properly.

Once the candles have completely cooled, pour melted wax into the holes you created on the candle. Make sure the wax is about fifteen degrees hotter than what you had the wax at the first time you poured it. Allow the candle to completely cool down again. Your candles should slide out of the molds easily. If they don’t put them in the refrigerator for half an hour. Your candles should be smooth and beautiful. Make sure to trim the wick and you are ready to burn your pillar candles.

Pillar candles are beautiful. The simple design fits well with the décor in any room of your home. These candles make excellent gifts and center pieces. Pillar candles are easy to make and the supplies are inexpensive. This makes pillar candle making an excellent project, hobby, or money making project. Pillar candles burn for hours, ensuring you will get hours of enjoyment from your endeavors.

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where can i find cheap pillar candles?

my sons wedding is this bank holiday + we need 2 find 12 cheap 300mm-80mm pillar candles 4 reception please can u help me .

The “dollar” stores are the first place to look for cheap.

However, I had a similar experience, and I went straight to the party store. They were having a clearance on some items, and I was able to find everything I needed for half–or less–of the original price. The only “problem” was that the items were last year’s style and there were limited quantities of some things. They suited us just fine, though, and all the guests were most complimentary.