Kit how to make floating candles

Floating Candles

¡Get the Gran Velada México floating candle kit and get 12 candles perfect for decorating! You can use these poppy flower-shaped floating candles to make centerpieces or to decorate outdoor areas such as swimming pools, ponds, fountains... It can also become an ideal gift for craft lovers.

The floating sails that you will be able to make with this kit do not weigh much, so they float. This is achieved thanks to the wax used. You will be able to easily make 12 beautiful floating candles in the shape of a poppy flower. They will be unreal!

It contains all the necessary products and an instruction guide detailing step-by-step how to make floating candles.

How to make floating candles?

With this exclusive Gran Velada México kit you will see how making floating candles is easy, entertaining and fun. You will find the step by step detailed in the instructions that come in the kit. You just have to follow them as if it were a cooking recipe.

In this way you will be able to verify that with this recipe and the appropriate materials, making simple candles is a piece of cake. The step by step consists of:

• The first thing we have to do is cut 4 pieces of wick and insert it into the cavities of the mold. Once we have the mold prepared, we melt 40 gr of wax over low heat in a tureen
• To work better, we recommend you pour the melted wax into a disposable plastic cup. Now add a few drops of scented essence and liquid color for pink candles. Stir very well.
• It is time to fill the first part of the mould, the area of ​​the flowers. When you finish doing this step, place the wooden toothpicks to hold the wick and prevent it from being crooked.
• Now we will make the second layer. In this case we need 35 gr of wax and the liquid dye for green candles. The process is identical to the one explained above.
• Fill the second part of the mould, the one with the leaves, and wait for the wax to dry.
• Unmold and repeat the process to get the rest of the candles.

In the blogs and videos of Gran Velada you will be able to see step by step how to make floating candles. We have several tutorials that will help you.

Materials for making floating candles

The kit we have prepared for you contains the following materials to make floating candles:

• Wax GV-20 (300 gr)
• Stearic acid (10 gr)
• Silicone mold 4 poppy flowers
• Lotus flower aromatic essence (50 ml) (The aroma may vary depending on availability)
• Raspberry concentrated liquid colorant for candles (5 ml)
• Concentrated liquid emerald green colorant for candles (5 ml)
• 18 gauge waxed wick (2m)
• Wooden spatulas (8 units)

As you can see the materials to make simple candles are very basic.

Where to buy materials for floating candles?

In Gran Velada you can buy materials for floating candles. We have a wide variety of products so you can make decorative candles, scented candles, natural candles, gel ... The options are multiple. You will find different types of waxes and paraffins, specific dyes for candles, essences to flavor them and a wide variety of molds. In addition, we have different types of wicks and a wide variety of materials to decorate and customize them. Browse our online store in search of what you need. Once you have decided you just have to fill your cart and process the order. In a very short time you will receive all the materials at home.