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Candle making: Do I need a double boiler?

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LowLevelWhinging · 16/04/2014 12:29

I bought a kit from this place.

The instructions say I need a double boiler and a metal ladle. Is this right?

Do I need to buy specialist kit or will a bowl over a pan of water do?

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Pipsmilkmaid · 16/04/2014 13:31

I tried to make a candle in a sauce pan once and ruined it still trying to wash red wax out of it. I think you should be alright with a bowl but you might not be able to use it for anything else afterwards

OwlCapone · 16/04/2014 13:33

I side an old saucepan from a house clearance type shop over a pan of boiling water. A bowl will be fine if you don't want to use it again, ditto the ladle really.

LowLevelWhinging · 16/04/2014 16:25

ah I see, thank you.

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tb · 22/04/2014 18:42

A double boiler is a good idea as it stops the wax getting getting too hot.

Hot wax can burn down to the bone as it's sticky, and tends to set on contact with the skin.

Always used one when I made candles years ago. I wouldn't use a bowl, as it will be a bit unstable, and even if the wax is food grade, the dyes won't be, neither will mould release be or anything else you add.

firesidechat · 24/04/2014 18:24

I use a metal jug in a saucepan of water. Cheaper than a double boiler and works fine.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 24/04/2014 18:26

I just used my ordinary saucepans - they aren't non-stick - and I've had no problems at all. You could probably make a makeshift double boiler with a Pyrex bowl, over boling water.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 24/04/2014 18:26

Boling? Boiling!

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