Q&A for How to Melt Wax for Candles

Sure you can! You can use a variety of essential oils to do that, but make sure you're buying candle-grade oils with the fragrances that you wish to add.

No, you should not use bacon fat to make candles. Their high flammability poses a fire hazard, making it unsafe for candle use. For safety, it's better to use waxes specifically designed for candles.

You can make your candle glow in the dark by mixing wax with glow-in-the-dark powder in a 4:1 ratio. That's four parts wax and one part powder. Make sure that they're thoroughly mixed before pouring into a mold to achieve the best glowing effect.

Yes, but you must use a double boiler in order to do it safely. If you try to melt the wax directly over the fire, it could ignite or release flammable vapors. In general, it is safest to use an electric stove, since the flames from a gas stove are more likely to ignite the wax if some of it accidentally splashes out.

If you’re trying to melt old candle wax in its original jar, you can do so by carefully placing the jar in hot water inside a double boiler. Avoid letting the water get into the jar. You can also melt wax in a glass jar in the microwave as long as the jar is made of a heat-safe glass, such as Pyrex.

Yes, absolutely. Melted candle wax is still useable, and melting it down again and molding it into new candles is a great way to minimize waste and get a longer life out of your candles.

Step 3 of the article show how to shave a wax crayon to add color. Crayons are made of wax, so can be added to any wax mixture. Always add a small amount to start. Light colors do not need a lot of added color, as it is difficult to dilute the color if you go past the desired shade.