Chunk Candles 101

If you’re tired of making the same old candles in your product lineup, try taking a step out of the ordinary and try something new! Chunk candles are fun, easy to make and add a fun, stylish addition to anyone’s home.

In addition, the other main benefit of chunk candles is the sheer horizon of possibilities you can experiment with. If you’re looking for an awesome way top make that multicolored candle mold you’ve always wanted to try out—simply make a chunk candle with a number of different colored wax chunks. This technique using wax chunks of different colors gives the finished candle a beautiful texture and look, and an undoubtedly refreshing alternative to the usual pillar candles.

What You Need To get Started

Before you start making your new chunk candles, make sure that you’ve done the adequate prep work around your work station. Next, you’ll want to make sure and gather al the tools you need to make your chunk candles:

• Candle Mold
• Candle dyes in various colors
• Shallow Tray
• Wick
• Paraffin Wax

Getting Started With Your Chunk Candle

After you’ve prepped your work station and gathered all your materials, you’ll need to start preparing the wax chunks. You can either use leftover scraps from previous candle projects or you make new ones by melting wax, adding color and allowing it to set in a shallow pan. Depending on what direction you aim for with your project, a useful tip is to never discard old candle scraps. Amass a collection of old candle scraps and set them aside or melt them down into chunks. Set them aside and use them for your next batch of chunk candles. By doing this, you’ll massively cut down on the cost of wax.

So, after you’ve got your wax chunks together, simply prepare the mold by spraying oil and wicking it. Then you’ll simply fill the mold with chunks. Lastly, you’ll just need to melt the wax the same way you would a pillar candle and add it to the mold, allowing it to set completely. After it’s properly cooled, take it out of the mold and you’re ready to go!