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gloss poly c15

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Clear crystals that harden wax & add gloss.  Commonly used in pillar/molded candles.  Average use 1-2% or 1/2 to 1 tsp. per lb. of paraffin wax. 

grubby

Gifts & crafts; Candles

A popular style of primitive candle.  This involves dipping the candles in wax that has been cooled to a lumpy texture and often rolling in spices, coffee grounds and crushed herbs for a "grubby" ...

hemp core

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Cotton braid with 100 % hemp core.

hurricane

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Candle shell mold used for dried flowers & other decorations.  Leaves the center of the mold hollow, to be filled with wax not containing the flowers.  The outside shell doesn't burn so the flowers ...

hurricane candle

Gifts & crafts; Candles

A candle shell mold where the center is hollow and filled with wax that can be replaced. The outside is separate and decorated, the decorations cannot burn.

jump lines

Gifts & crafts; Candles

These are small horizontal lines that form in the wax as it's being poured into a cold jar or mold.  This can be a result of the wax itself being poured at a cooler temp also.  Some people refer to ...

layered candles

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Pillar or container-type candles that are layered in 2 or more different colors.

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