1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Candle & Soap Making

Vertical Chunk Candles

By David Fisher, About.com

4 of 6

Pour the Overpour

Pouring the Overpour

Pouring the Overpour

David Fisher
As with regular chunk candles, pour the overpour over the chunks. I like to pour a bit hotter than normal...about 180-190 degrees. This helps the overpour get around the chunks a bit better.

If you're going for more of a rustic pillar or votive look. Pour at 160-170 degrees...or even better yet, chill the molds and then pour the overpour.

In this particular example, you'll notice I've made dark blue chunks with a light blue overpour. In the multi-colored example in the Vertical Chunk Candle Gallery, I've used a white (no color) overpour so as to not obscure the chunks at all.

Explore Candle & Soap Making

About.com Special Features

Home Allergy Center

Banish mess, reduce allergens, and maintain a clean, healthy home. More >

Home Improvements Made Easy

Inspirational ideas and expert tips to help you pull off your next DIY project. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Candle & Soap Making
  4. Learn Candle Making
  5. Candle Making Instructions
  6. Molded and Pillar Candles
  7. Chunk Candles Variation - Vertical Chunk Candles - Pouring the Overpour

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.