Candle Making Lessons: How To Make A Sea Glass Candle

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How To Make A Sea Glass Candle
We love candle making! We met Tommy Yaley at the Craft and Hobby Show. He and his family own and run Yaley Enterprises, makers of all kinds of candle making supplies. When we told Tommy that we wanted to do a video course in how to make candles, he helped us so much! He answered our questions and shared all his best tips and tricks. He also shared all kinds of candle making supplies! So as a big thank you to him and Yaley, we made this video showing how to use Yaley’s two-part mold to make an embedded candle. Thanks again Tommy!
We love the look of an embedded candle. We’ve seen beautiful ones at Pottery Barn and Pier One using shells, flowers, and even starlight peppermints. These candles make such lovely gifts and they are even more wonderful when handmade by you! This is a fun candle to make and we’ll show you how!
This candle requires a two-part mold. The inner mold makes a core candle. This is the candle that will actually melt when you burn this candle. After you make the inner candle, you set it inside the outer mold and add the embedments, then the wax. This keeps all the shells or sea glass or mints away from the burning canter of the candle. And also keeps these items on the outside of the candle where you can see them!
To wick the inner core mold, start by covering the top edge of the mold with small pieces of masking tape. Feed the wicking through the hole at bottom of mold leaving about one inch of wick. Coil the end of the wick. Roll the mold sealer into a ball and press it over the coiled wick to seal the bottom of the mold. Tie other end of the wick to a pencil and prop it across the top of the mold. Trim off excess wicking.
It is important that the wick is centered from top to bottom so you can safely burn your candle. It is also important to choose the right size wick for your candle. To determine the size of the wick for your candle, measure the diameter of your inner core mold. Then match that diameter with the wick packaging. The size of a wick refers to the diameter of the wick itself and how wide it will burn. It is important to choose a wick that will not burn too wide as you don’t want the burning part of the candle to reach the embedments.
Once you have your inner core candle made, you can set it inside the outer mold and add the embedments and more wax. In this video, we will show you an extra trick to expose more of your embedments once the whole candle is unmolded. We use a heat gun to melt away a small amount of the wax. this lets more of the sea glass in our candle show. It works like a charm!
We have an entire course on candle making at Curious.com. If you’ve never tried Curious, check it out. It’s a great site for learning all kinds of things. All our lessons on Curious include a printable how-to and a place where you can ask us questions. And we always respond! We love to help! Here's a 20% off coupon for Curious, but it is also free just to try it out. tinyurl.com/CURIOUSTEACHER20
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[@shizuokaBLUES]

This is simply the best candle making video on KZbin. Very helpful, clear and easy to follow. I'm charged up now to make a sea glass candle! Thank you both very much

[@TheONeilSisters]

Wow, what a nice comment! Thank you so much! Glad we could help. J&K

[@shadeenah8791]

You guys are adorable with your blue on! Cute idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw thanks Shadeenah! J&K

[@vpal2998]

Great video! Lovely ladies! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching! J&K

[@Elsa-dw4fs]

Seen in 2018 and I am in love with your job, thank you for share greets from Mexico

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!! Greetings from California! J&K

[@2brenferns]

Thank u so much. Your candle looks awesome 👌 👏. What I like about you both is how you both explain the steps so clearly. God bless you both.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw thanks so much for the kind words Brenda! You made our day! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@vushonkaruponno]

Wow!wow

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! Jennifer & Kitty

[@simple.life14]

Thank u soo much to sharing this tips with us it is gorgeous i love it 😍 day

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!

[@farinehmahini1058]

Thanks so much for your useful information ❤❤

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching! J&K

[@Ena48145]

So beautiful! I have a small candle business and I make super intricate layered pillar candles. They take hours and hours to just make one and it's become so daunting. I've been looking for more "simple" candles to add to my collection and my candles are themed around the beach. Every time I've tried to make a candle adding shells or pebbles and what not, I always end up with bubbles. Turns out I was pouring way too cold into a cold metal or cold plastic mold! Thank you for sharing your craft with all of us and I'm going to pick up a bag of sea glass later today! Gorgeous candles. Edit: also wanted to add that I would have never ever thought to hit it with the heat gun afterwards! I always wondered how such a textured and transparent candle like this could be achieved! Another problem of mine was the opacity and not being able to see whatever I added.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks M M! Your intricate layered pillar candles sound lovely. So glad you found us! And so glad we had some good tips for you! J&K

[@kayrollo7962]

I love your craft organization in the background I need to do this lol

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Kay!! J&K

[@aliyarahmati2352]

Amazing learned a lot thank you 😊

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Aliya!

[@kasiviswanadhampasikanti311]

Exlent vedio

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@TawannaLuckett]

Beautiful and I love the video!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much!

[@malcolmconnor6602]

Great video, I enjoyed it very much

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much Malcolm!

[@roxanapiedrahita5745]

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[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! Jennifer & Kitty

[@abdulmallik1greatly563]

Very. Beautiful video Thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@romaldinesoni9326]

Thank you! You two are so cool i enjoyed your video i love the way you teach how to make the candle with Sea glass it was great.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!

[@barbiescraft]

Beautiful candle

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you! We love shells! J&K

[@bhartidixit3830]

Awesome video

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!

[@hamidahahmad574]

That’s so pretty

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@mayathomas904]

Loved this ! I was looking online for the embedding mold set but couldn't find it anywhere, may I ask where did you guys purchase it?

[@TheONeilSisters]

If you are having trouble finding the embedding mold set you can just buy two separate molds, one for the inner candle part (3 inch mold) and one for the outer candle part (4 inch mold). Here's a complete how-to we did as a guest blog post: www.kenarry.com/sea-glass-candle-make-embedded-candle/ J&K

[@TheNerdPretty]

Pouring at a lower temp will eliminate the divots and holes in the candle

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for the input. We are careful to pour at the temperature recommended on the wax. This wax calls for the higher temperature. It is normal to have divots form as the wax cools and shrinks. No worries, just melt and repour to fill them! Cheers, J&K

[@secreteye7232]

I like making the candle

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay!

[@mydlarnameja3484]

So beautiful, love your project

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Jana!

[@MrCaballerogalan]

all good, you can use oil to unmold and for better presentation rounding the boards, very nice, congratulations!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for the tip. We haven't tried that. J&K

[@louisebrannon4341]

I absolutely love this candle. Your video was so informative and very professional....well done and thank you!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much Louise! Jennifer & Kitty

[@johnstow2595]

Hi I enjoyed seeing your sea candle video can you please tell me the melting temperature and the pouring temperature's and temperature to add scents and colour many thanks kind regards John from the UK

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi John, We have the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-candle-making-how-to-make-a-sea-glass-candle/ You want the wax to reach a temperature of 210°F before adding the translucent crystals, scent, and color. Once blended you can go ahead and pour. Hope that helps, Jennifer & Kitty

[@johnstow2595]

@@TheONeilSisters many thanks I love your blog kind regards John

[@sanskritisingh9768]

Such a sweet voice

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw thanks!

[@sk13ppy]

Hi K & J, what a wonderful idea and a great outcome! What happens after the core candle has been used and burnt down to the bottom, do you have to start from the beginning with the moulds again or is there enough of the wax around the sea glass holding it together and just fill in the centre by pouring a new core into the outer part? I think it would be much safer if you poured the wax while you were standing then you'd have more control over the pour and less spillage.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hmmm....we're not really sure if you could pour a new candle inside the outer core. It would be hard to get the wick inside and the hot wax would melt the outer core as you poured it. Maybe you could nestle a glass candle inside. J&K

[@teresacontreras686]

Hola no puedo ver en tu idioma que le pusieron a la vela

[@bethentingh9804]

Question? The table with all of your art supplies on top of it that's behind you. Where did you get it or what is it called? I'm looking for something just like it. Thank you!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Beth, That is a one-of-a-kind piece made for a TV show called Snoops that Jennifer worked on. When the show closed, she bought it from the props department. Isn't it cool!? Kitty

[@trimalvi]

Lovely work - is there a video for pressed flowers in the candle moulds you can share please

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sounds like a fun project, but we haven't done one like that! Let us know if you run across a good how-to and we'll do the same. Cheers, J&K

[@lyndahollins2881]

Hi Ladies, watching from the future lol. Awesome beginner tutorial. I am wanting to start making my candles now :) where do you get the sea glass please?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Lynda! We found sea glass at Hobby Lobby. You can also find it on Amazon: amzn.to/3vsoQOB Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@TheTallCuteOne]

Great Video, I would love to try this, but can you tell me where did you get your Yaley 2 part molds and or the dimensions of each? I can not wait to try this!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! The two-part mold is getting hard to find but you can use two separate molds, one for the inner candle part (3 inch mold) and one for the outer candle part (4 inch mold). Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-candle-making-how-to-make-a-sea-glass-candle/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@krishnamkumarvines4797]

Nice video

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!

[@marisoldiaz6850]

Hello sisters!!! Waaaaoooo that is amazing 😍. May i know where can i buy translucent crystal additive? I' been all over the internet and all that they show is pueces of glass. Thanks for yor video.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Marisol, Sorry you are having trouble finding the Translucent Crystal Additive. We found this supplier online but we have never ordered from them: www.candlesandsupplies.com/Translucent-Crystals Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@antonmichalka6140]

❤❤❤

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Anton! J&K

[@helenscreativeideas7797]

Great work looks beautiful do we have to grease the moulds

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question! No you do not have to grease the molds. The candle wax shrinks as it cools and should pull away from the sides. J&K

[@helenscreativeideas7797]

Thanks for your reply.Highly appreciated.I just started making pillar candles. But they leave white spots on the candle when taken out. Can you please let me know why it happens. Love from India.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hmmm...not sure about the white spots. Can you rub them off with your finger? J&K

[@melissas.117]

Where do you get your translucent crystals? I have looked on Amazon and I can't find them.

[@TheONeilSisters]

We found some on www.createforless.com just now. Search their site for Translucent Crystals. Good luck! J&K

[@bellam31]

I couldn’t get my temp to 210, the highest I cold get was 120. I had it over boiling water for like 30 mins! The translucent crystals didn’t melt but the wax did!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So sorry you had trouble. Are you at a high altitude? J&K

[@bellam31]

The O'Neil Sisters thanks for replying. I’m not at high altitude, just plain old sea level. I’ll give it another try though.

[@neeneebren]

Lovely candle. Is it ok to burn with the sea glass? Will the glass catch fire?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes! That is why we chose a wick that fits the size of the inner candle. So it won't burn wide enough to reach the seaglass. The candle will burn down the middle. J&K

[@JensLife]

It would have to get really got to catch glass on fire.🤦‍♀️

[@charysdolls3615]

Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️...so for pilar candle there's a special wax?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question! Yes, you will want to use Pillar Candle Wax, also called Premium Wax For Pillars. It holds its shape without a container. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-candle-making-how-to-make-a-sea-glass-candle/ Cheers, Jennifer & Ktity

[@charysdolls3615]

@@TheONeilSisters Thanks a lot ❤️❤️

[@johnstow2595]

Hi can you please tell me where to buy translucent crystals for my sea glass candle or is there a alternative to translucency crystals

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sorry for the delay, John. We have been trying to source the Translucent Crystals. The ones we used were from Yaley Candle Company. They sold their business to Vine Wick Candle Company vinewickcandle.com/ but we can't find the crystals on their website. Perhaps you can call them and see if they still have the crystals available. You can make the candle without the additive, but if you use a strong color wax it might not be as translucent as ours. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@silviaperosi8546]

Deberian poner traducción!!! No todos sabemos inglés. Gracias

[@TheONeilSisters]

So sorry Silvia! We do have captions if you want to follow along, but they are in English. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769]

Ecosoya Q210 is the safest soy wax to use as it won’t burn like other waxes

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Natasha!

[@johnstow2595]

Hi can you please tell me where I can buy translucent powder addictive from for making a sea glass candle I live in the UK kind regards john

[@TheONeilSisters]

We are looking for it for you! Jennifer & Kitty

[@HadassahArts7]

From SriLankan 😘

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!

[@silviasantos3461]

Muito demorado. Porém ótimo resultado.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes and thank you!!

[@helenscreativeideas7797]

Actually I used to grease the mould with oil. After your advice the spots don't appear. Thanks a lot!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great!

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

Are you supposed to light it? Doesn’t the sea-glass fall when the candle goes down?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question! The wick size (width) determines how much of the center of the candle will melt down. When this candle burns, just the center melts and the sides with the sea glass remain intact. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-candle-making-how-to-make-a-sea-glass-candle/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@HadassahArts7]

Very good where can we get the mold??

[@TheONeilSisters]

Here's a great candle supply site with lots of molds: vinewickcandle.com/shop/ols/categories/yaley-metal-candle-molds If you are having trouble finding the embedding mold set you can just buy two separate molds, one for the inner candle part (3 inch mold) and one for the outer candle part (4 inch mold). Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@jodibelanger8962]

Does anyone know where to buy the translucent crystal additives in Canada?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Jodi, So sorry you are having trouble finding the translucent crystal additive. We found two options for sale online. This one looks similar to the powdery type we used: www.candlesandsupplies.net/Translucent-Crystals We also found this type that comes in pellets: www.createforless.com/CountryLaneCandleTranslucentCrystals4oz/pid50213.aspx We have not tried either of these brands, but they both sound like the right stuff. Good luck and let us know which one you tried and how out worked out! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@samanthahardy9903]

Is it safe to burn the candle after marbling with nail varnish?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We're not really sure! Sorry wish we could help more! J&K

[@johnstow2595]

Hi I live in the UK England can you please can you tell me where to buy translucent crystals from I have tried Yalie candles but no luck.kind regards John

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi John, Sorry you are having trouble finding the Translucent Crystal Additive. We found this supplier online but we have never ordered from them: www.candlesandsupplies.com/Translucent-Crystals Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@johnstow2595]

@@TheONeilSisters HI many thanks for your quick reply have been in touch with the company you suggested they said they do not do international shipping. have you any other suggestions. KIND REGARDS JOHN

[@caroledubniczky8099]

Does adding these things like sea glass, shells etc.. not affect how candle burns?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great and important question! The way we constructed the candle, the sea glass and shells are only around the outside of the candle. The center is just wax. The size of the wick creates a flame that only heats and melts the center wax part of the candle. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@Tonia.lynn2411]

Where do u buy embedded candle molds

[@TheONeilSisters]

We got our online. Here are some options: www.bulkapothecary.com/candle-molds/ You'll need to buy two molds, one for the inner candle part (3 inch mold) and one for the outer candle part (4 inch mold). Here's a complete how-to we did as a guest blog post: www.kenarry.com/sea-glass-candle-make-embedded-candle/ J&K

[@time_2_get_ready]

What is the "additive" you are using and where can I get it? Without paying OVER $50.00 Australian dollars for POSTAGE!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Anna, The additive is called "Translucent Crystals Additive." We have a complete written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-candle-making-how-to-make-a-sea-glass-candle/ It helps make the wax a little more clear so you can see the sea glass that is inside the wax. Here's a page that describes it: www.yaley.com/show_Products.asp?ID=578&Name=Translucent+Crystals But you can make the candle without it. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@time_2_get_ready]

Wow, thanks "guys" :-)

[@user-ut4ux2md1j]

What type of candle wax is good for this candle?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We used Premium Candle Wax For Pillars with a Translucent Candle Wax Additive. Here's a complete how-to we did as a guest blog post: www.kenarry.com/sea-glass-candle-make-embedded-candle/ Hope that helps! J&K

[@JennHodgson]

where do you get your putty?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Jenn, You can find candle mold sealer putty at craft stores. It looks like this: www.michaels.com/mold-sealers-by-artminds/10366582.html If you don't have mold sealer, you can try sticky putty. We have had success with the yellow or blue putty that you use to hang posters in a dorm room. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@terraysmotherman7334]

Where can I purchase the additves?

[@TheONeilSisters]

You can find them on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s?k=yaley+additives&ref=nb_sb_noss Hope that helps! J&K

[@kasturidoshi4447]

Cant find your channel for course gyz.. pls help

[@TheONeilSisters]

We have lots of our videos for candle making on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/category/candle-making/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@touliptoulip7296]

👍🌷👍🌷👍🌷👍🌷👍🌷👍🌷👍

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much!

[@mariamercedescompanioni5460]

Dónde se compran esos moldes

[@TheONeilSisters]

Here's a great candle supply site with lots of molds: www.bulkapothecary.com/candle-molds/ If you are having trouble finding the embedding mold set you can just buy two separate molds, one for the inner candle part (3 inch mold) and one for the outer candle part (4 inch mold). Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-candle-making-how-to-make-a-sea-glass-candle/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@ninette8763]

You made me nervous sitting by that pot of hot wax 😱

[@TheONeilSisters]

Us too!!! LOL! J&K

[@tauruskelly6446]

Why not place the glass b4 and the pour

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Kelly, We're not sure we understand your question. Can you ask again? J&K

[@Tutorialmaster17]

If you want to buy beach glass off me, reply and I’d would be pleased to help you and ship out to you for free

[@TheONeilSisters]

We have tons, but thanks! J&K

[@vickibaker8372]

too expensive to make...but pretty. alot of work....wow

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Vicki!