Unique Candles

A candle floating in the punch bowl, sink or small pools can make for a unique lighting effect in any area. Making a floater in the shape of a rose can make it extraordinary. The rose is also the “official flower” for June.

This candle can be made very easily using the M-22 Rose floater. You start by sliding unwaxed wick material through the bottom of the mold. You will need a “long pointed” object to force the wick through the hole. Once the wick is passed through the bottom of the mold, secure it on top of the mold with a wick bar. If you don’t have a wick bar, a popsicle stick will work.

Helpful Hint
Leave extra lengths of wick at the bottom of the mold so when you remove your candle from the mold, it will be automatically wicked for your next pour.

You then secure the mold together with rubber bands. Take your paraffin wax, CBL-141, which can be scented and/or colored and pour at around 180-185 degrees F. Top off the candle. When the candle has properly solidified, remove it from the mold. This floating candle will add a very nice accent to any party.

Extra Touch
Pour a number of these roses in red. After about 4 or 5 pours, pour one in white. The dye, which can accumulate on the mold, will “bleed” into the white wax and create a lovely pink color. Other flowers available in polyurethane molds for floaters include Daisy and Poinsettia.