What is the biggest challenge with making candles at home?
There are some challenges I recognize working at home including the space available and eventually the type of equipment necessary to produce larger quantities. Initially, you should start out melting wax in a double boiler and become very comfortable with the process before venturing into larger productions. If you remember one specific thing when making home candles…don’t ever pour the wax down your drain when you are going through the clean up process. Cleaning up can be tricky if you attempt to use soap and water to clean your pitcher and utensils. It’s better to scrape the hardened wax from the container and discard it. The remaining residue can be heated and while still melted, you can clean the container quickly with paper towels. Then when the wax has been eliminated, use soap and water to finish the cleanup process.
