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

Chunk Votive Candles

By , About.com Guide

4 of 8

Pick Your Temperature

Pouring Temperature Difference

Pouring Temperature Difference

David Fisher
Here's where the fun starts.

Melt your wax to about 190 degrees and add the Universal Additive. Stir for a couple minutes and let the wax cool down to about 180 degrees. Add your fragrance oil and stir well.

Now you've got a decision to make.

What your chunk candle will ultimately look like depends on the pouring temperature of the overpour. The two candles shown above were made identically except for the pouring temperature. I poured the overpour on the one on the left at about 190 degrees. See how the chunks and overpour have all congealed together. The one on the right was poured at about 160 degrees. See how the chunks and overpour are much more separate - much more "chunky."

Explore Candle & Soap Making

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Make Your Own Scented Pine Cones

Bring a little of the fall season in your home with this easy-to-make craft. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Candle & Soap Making
  4. Learn Candle Making
  5. Candle Making Instructions
  6. Votive & Container Candles
  7. Chunk Votive Candles - Chunk Candle Making - Pour Over the Chunks

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

All rights reserved.