How to Make Candles - Candle Making for Beginners

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Cost

Paid
Provider

Udemy
Certificate

Paid Certification
Language

English
Start Date

2021-08-22
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No Information
Duration

No Information
Instructor

Shona O'Connor,Howorama Inc.

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This course is perfect for anyone interested in learning how to make their own candles. You will learn how to make numerous candles using beeswax, paraffin and soy wax with a variety of fun techniques. Discover the benefits of making your own candles, from avoiding toxic ingredients to choosing your own colours and fragrances. Learn the correct way to colour candles and how to create fantastic effects with colours, all about wicks, and the two types of fragrance. Plus, you'll learn how to set up a safe work area and what equipment you need. Finally, you'll learn how to make massage candles, wax tarts, floating candles, tea lights and more. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to design your own candle creations.

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Updated in [August 18th, 2023]

Skills and Knowledge:
This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to make numerous candles using beeswax, paraffin and soy wax with a variety of techniques. Learners will gain an understanding of how candles work, the different types of wax and the best choices for pillar and container candles, the correct way to colour candles and how to create effects with colours, all about wicks, how they work and the best which ones to use in your candles, the two types of fragrance, their pros and cons and which is best to use for candle making, how to set up a safe work area in which to make candles, what equipment is needed, the two main types of mold and how to use them, ideas for sourcing cheap candle containers, how to make massage candles, wax tarts, floating candles and tea lights, and how to make and decorate candles for gifts or to sell.
Professional Growth:
This course provides an opportunity for professional growth by teaching the fundamentals of candle making. Participants will learn the different types of wax, how to colour and scent candles, and how to create various types of candles. Additionally, the course will provide information on setting up a safe work area, the necessary equipment, and how to decorate candles for gifts or sale. With this knowledge, participants will be able to create their own candle creations and potentially start their own business.
Further Education:
This course is not suitable for preparing further education. However, it provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of candle making, including the different types of wax, wicks, molds, and fragrances. It also provides step-by-step instructions for making various types of candles, as well as ideas for decorating and giving them as gifts. As such, it is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning the basics of candle making.

Course Syllabus

Introduction

Getting Started

Making a Pillar Candle

Making Container Candles

Candle Safety and Testing

Making Wax Tarts

Specialty Candles

Beeswax Candles

Decorating Candles and Containers

Troubleshooting

Bonus Section

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