How Do You Make Gel Candles With Pressed Flowers?
The process used to create a gel candle is different from the process used to create a paraffin wax candle. Unlike a wax candle, gel candles cannot be poured into molds. The gel is not stable enough to stand alone, so the shape of the gel candle comes from the container. Gel candles come in a wide range of glass containers. You can use everyday items, such as champagne glasses and fish bowls, to hold the gel. Decorating a gel candle involves suspending items inside the gel. Suspending pressed flowers in the gel will add color and texture to the candle. Wash out the glass container you are using for your candle. Allow the container to dry completely. Glue the metal end of the candle wick to the inside bottom of the glass container. Use a piece of tape to secure the wick onto the dowel. Pull the wick up and wind it around the dowel. Allow the dowel and wick to rest across the top of the glass container. This will keep the wick centered and upright during the pouring process. Place the de
