CANDLES!
When working with Candles, Color is very
important. To better understand
color correspondences check out the COLORS
page, there are many different helpful references.
How to Make Hand-Dipped Candles
(By Lady Morgan Moonstone)
You need to obtain the following supplies:
2-4 pounds of paraffin wax (the
kind used in canning) or beeswax.
Candle wick (available at most hobby and craft stores)
Oils and herbs (for scent)
Candle dye -or- crayons
Wax paper
A wooden spoon
A double boiler
Begin by melting the wax in a double boiler. If you don't have one, you can use a large pot filled half full of water and a large coffee tin with the wax in it, sitting inside the pot. Heat the water to boiling first and cut up your wax so it will melt quickly. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down and place the tin of wax inside of it. Keep the water hot enough to keep the wax melted but not so hot that the paraffin catches fire (which it has been known to do over high heat).
While the wax to melting, stir with a wooden spoon (never use metal) & make sure it all is completely melted.
Also, while the wax is melting, mix the herbs (if more than one) in a small bowl. After the wax is completely melted and been checked, break the crayons up and put them into the wax. Keep stirring until all of the crayons have melted and the color is even and smooth, with no streaks. Keep in mind that the candle will be a shade or so lighter when dry. The more crayons - the deeper and richer the color, so experiment.
Next, add the herbs to the wax. Empower with your energy and magickal intention while mixing the wax. Stir with the wooden spoon until it is thoroughly mixed. Next add 10-20 drops of essential oil (please, no synthetics when making candles) to the wax until it smells strongly of the fragrance intended. Now your wax is ready.
Start with a long piece of wick - twice the size of your desired candle length plus 3 inches (you will be making 2 candles at once). Bend the wick in the middle and hold it by the bend. Dip the wick into the wax and then lift back out. Getting started is the hardest because the wick will float on top of the wax until it has enough wax on it to weigh it down. Allow it to get completely cold between dippings when you first start.
After your candle has started to take shape you can speed up the process a little. I keep a pan of cool water nearby and dip the candles in the water after each dipping in the wax. While this speeds up the process a little, candle making is a slow process but very well worth the time and energy you put into it.
Keep dipping the candles and allowing them to cool & then dip again. When you have achieved the proper size, hang them to dry until the wax has set but the candles aren't too hard. Then roll them on the wax paper to smooth out the shape. Once the candle shape is to your liking, dip 1 or 2 more times to make sure your candle is smooth. Trim off any excess wax to make a bottom with a sharp knife. Cut the wick and hang your candles to dry. You are done
Magickal Herbs for Candle Making
Adder's Tongue |
Divination |
Angelica |
Excorcism, Healing, and Protection against evil influences. |
Avens |
Soul Purification |
Basil |
Exorcism, Love spells and protections against evil influences |
Bay |
Clairvoyance, healing, good luck and protection against evil influences. |
Catnip |
Love Spells |
Carnation |
Psychic healing |
Chamomile |
Sleeping Potions |
Cinnamon |
Clairvoyance, Healing and Love Spells |
Cloves |
Anti Sorcery, Counterspells and protection against evil influences. |
Dill |
Anti Sorcery and protection against evil influences |
Dragon's Blood |
Exorcism and Love spells |
Fennel |
Healing and Purification |
Fern |
Exorcism and Spells to attract rain |
Frankincense |
Consecration, Divination, Exorcism, Healing, Love Spells and Spiritual purification. |
Ginger |
Aphrodisiacs and Love Spells |
Hazel |
Aphrodisiacs and Love Spells |
Hops |
Helaing and Sleeping Potions |
Juniper |
Aphrodisiacs, Exorcism, Healing, Love spells and protection against evil influences. |
Lemon Balm |
Healing and Love Spells |
Lilac |
Exorcism |
Mace |
Divination |
Mandrake Root |
Aphrodisiac, Cursing enemies, love spells, protection against evil influences and spells to increase psychic powers |
Mugwort |
Astral Projection, Clairvoyance, Divination, Prophetic dreams, protections against evil influences and spells to increase psychic powers |
Myrtle |
Sleeping Potions |
Orris Root |
Clairvoyance and Divination. |
Passion Flower |
Sleep Potions |
Pine |
Prosperity |
Rose |
Divination, Healing and Love Spells |
Rue |
Exorcism and hexing enemies |
Saffron |
Love spells |
Sassafrass |
Prosperity |
Serpentaria Root |
Aphrodisiacs and love Spells |
Thyme |
Divination and Healing |
Vervain |
Anti Sorcery, Astral Projection and Sleep Potions |
Willow |
Healing |
Wormwood |
Clarvoyance, divination and good luck |
Yarrow |
Divination, Exorcism, Love spells, Prophetic dreams, Protection against evil influences and spells to increases psychic powers |
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