Instructions for Making Cake Candles with AstorLite OK6228/1 (now IGI 4750A)

• Weigh the amount of AstorLite OK6228/1 (now IGI 4750A) candle wax needed for your project.
• Consult our Molds for Pillar Candles page to see how much wax each of our molds will hold.

• Heat the candle wax to between 140°F-160°F using a double-boiler system.
• Use a candle thermometer to check temperature.

• While wax is melting set up molds by inserting appropriate size wick pins into clean molds.

• Add up to 6% fragrance by melted wax weight not to exceed 1 ounce of scent to 1 pound of wax.

• Add dye until desired color is achieved.
• You can test color by dropping a few drops of wax onto a piece of white paper.

• Stir thoroughly to incorporate scent and dye.

• Pour Wax into clean molds.
• Don't forget you will need to save some wax for the 2nd pour and caking.

• Allow to cool as slowly as possible.
• Do not place in a water bath or refrigerator to accelerate the cooling process.

• Once the first pour has completely cooled, remove the candles with wick pins from the molds to make sure it releases.
• Return candles with wick pins to the mold and top off the candles as needed.
• After the 2nd pour has completely cooled candles are ready to be wicked and caked.

• Remove candles from your mold and remove wick pins.
• Consult our Molds page for recommended wick size for each of our molds.
• Insert appropriate wick for your candles. 

• Reheat remaining wax so you can cake the candle.
• Once the wax has melted, let it set up for a few minutes. 
• Using a metal whisk, whip the wax. Your wax will change from liquid to an icing type consistency.
• Once the texture is thick enough, use a paint brush to apply the wax to the sides and the top of the candle.
• Work quickly, if wax becomes too stiff, place it back in wet bath to melt down and whip again until you have finished caking the candle.

• Trim wick as needed.

Never melt wax on a gas stove, it has a Flash Point & is Flammable.
Never leave wax unattended.

Note:  Tri-State Candlemaking Supplies shall not be held responsible for products created by you from our supplies.  You alone are responsible for product.

We strongly recommend thorough recipe testing!