Cutout Window
Candle Making Project
By Bob Sherman
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originally published this project in 1998 and have rewritten and modernized
it to fit this site. I named these candles for the windows cut in them.
This project makes use of several techniques, the most important of which
is overdipping for color. It is a fairly easy use of overdipping and a
good way take overdipping to the next level. Two layers of color were
over dipped here, but if you are new to candle dipping I suggest starting
with a single color overdip.
Since this project is about making the cutouts it does not repeat basic dipping instructions. Please refer to the basic over dipping instructions before beginning if you are not experienced with overdipping candles.
Most of the candle making supplies needed can be ordered directly from this page for your convenience.
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Core Candle
This may be a purchased candle or you can make it yourself. The following
formula works well for this.
- 1 pound of 140 MP wax
- 1 level teaspoon of Vybar 103 per pound of wax)
- 1 ounce scent oil (optional)
- Dye as needed
Overdip
This is my preferred color dipping formula. I do not recommend adding
scent because it may cause adhesion problems
- 1 pound of 140 MP wax
- Pigment - 3/4 to 1 ounce per pound of wax
Candle Making Supplies
The following candle making supplies and other materials were used to make this candle. Clicking on the item name will bring you to that item's page with a full description and ordering information.
| Item | Amount Used |
| Core Candles | These can be purchased or made. |
| 140 Melt Point Paraffin Wax | Enough to fill your dipping vat and to make core candles. |
| Vybar 103 | 1 level teaspoon per pound of wax in core candle if making them yourself. |
| Optional. 1 ounce per pound of wax if making your own core candles. | |
| Mold | Your choice, but flat sided molds are the easiest to cut out. Avoid rounded molds under 3 inches in diameter. |
| Melting / Pouring Pot | One. |
| Thermometer | One |
| Dyes | If you make the core candle it can be dyed if desired. Do not use pigment in the core candle. |
| Wick | Sized to fit your mold and wax formula. |
| Dipping Vat | One per color. Diameter should be large enough to accommodate your core candle with room to spare. |
| Pigment | To color the overdip wax. Approximately 3/4 ounce of pigment per pound. |
| Hobby Knife | A sharp, pointy blade is needed. From a hobby or craft store. |
| Cookie Cutter | Small shapes work best. Metal cookie cutters cut cleaner than plastic. |
| Baking Pan, Wooden Spoon, Measuring Spoons | Purchase at a housewares store or a dollar store. |
Step By Step Instructions
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| 1. Immediately after dipping the candle, start making the cutouts. The cookie cutter must always be pressed straight in to the wax. | 2. If using a round candle, press straight in then rock the cookie cutter from side to side to complete the cut. Repeat for each window desired. |
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| 3. Some of the cutouts will come out with the cookie cutter. Those that remain should be carefully removed with a toothpick or small knife blade. Insert it under the edge and carefully peel away the cutout. | 4. Save the removed shapes to use as appliques on another project or re melt them for dipping. |
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| 5. To help the candle burn better it is necessary to remove the pigmented wax from the wick area. Using the cookie cutter for this makes it more decorative | 6. Both dipped layers were removed in the wick area. |
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| 7. The finished window candle. |
Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common candle making practices as of the time of this writing - April 2006. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.
Author: Bob Sherman
Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.
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