Welcome to the World of Gel Candles

While strolling the aisles of an open-air market one fine Sunday morning something caught my eye that stopped me dead in my tracks. "Will you look at that," I said as I raced towards a booth with my husband in close pursuit.

At the booth I picked up the object that I had spied. It was a miniature aquarium of sand, seashells, glass fish and blue water… only, "Hey wait a minute, this isn't water! And there's a wick in it! What is this stuff?" I asked.

"Gel," said the woman at the booth, "it's a gel candle."

"It's a candle?" I asked amazed, as I turned it about. I was mesmerized as I looked down upon it, and up at it, and into it sideways and all around, turning it this way and that in the light.

"Yes, it's a candle. I have three different sizes as you see here," she said as she pointed to the items on her table. As I clasped my mini aquarium, I gazed at the other candles on display. They were all beautiful.

"Who makes them?" I asked.

"My brother and I do," she replied.

"You make them? How do you do it?" I asked, but she just shrugged with a knowing smile, her gel candle secrets kept safe within.

I bought that lovely little aquarium, and when I took it home and lit it, its beauty came alive as the light of the flame danced off the shells.

To this day it is a reminder of my first step taken years ago into the world of Gel… and the journey that followed.

Like me, when others see the gel candles, many questions come to mind:

• What is this stuff?
• How is it made?
• How do I color the gel?
• What wicks do I use?
• How is it scented?
• What glassware can I use?
• What items can I put in the candles?
• How do I package the candles?
• How do I price the candles?
• How do I sell the candles?

These questions and more have resulted in months of research, trial and error, review and redo.

And the bottom line is this: Gel Candles are Fun, Easy & can be Lucrative

While some gel candle makers enjoy gel candles as a hobby, many have set up businesses selling gel candles alone, or in addition to their other products.

They are actively marketing online, through direct mail and word-of mouth; going to shows and fairs; providing home parties, seminars and workshops; and wholesaling to gift stores and specialty shops down the street, across the country, or around the world.

Others are actively marketing gel kits, wicks, fragrance oils, dyes, glassware, labels and packaging, embed items and more.

But beware! Gel candles can be addicting.

You could find yourself hooked on creating or collecting these wonderful 3D designs. Gel candles cast their magic over chandlers and consumers alike. At that very moment in time they have become a faithful customer, or another hooked crafter. Either way, they want more and they want it now.

And I know you're hooked too, or you would not have read this far. I have good news for you.

You won't have to spend months accumulating, sifting and cataloging the information for your gel candle hobby or business.

It has been done for you…leaving you time to 'play' at the Gel.

Greetings and welcome to the world of Gel Candle making.

It has taken months of accumulated hours to research and compose this easy to read book, which will not only inform you, but will save you hours of research. Hours better off spent making these beautiful candles.

Gel Candles are Hot!

Every day, people who see a gel candle for the first time ask:
o "What is that?"o "Can I do that?"o "How do I get started?"o "Isn't there a book somewhere?“

Well, now there are answers. Contained herein is a wealth of knowledge for the beginner… plus new ideas, designs, and contacts in an easy-to-read reference manual for the more advanced candle maker.

Why Are Gel Candles So Popular?

Why people like them: Their 3D Effects, Sparkles, Brilliance, Design, and Beauty enhance any décor.

Why candle makers like to make them: Following guidelines of safety, embeds, scent and color, your only limitation is your imagination.

The gel is a great medium for achieving 3D effects, and the gel is so forgiving:

Scent too strong? Re-melt the gel, adding additional gel for the new pour.
Too weak? Re-melt the gel adding additional scent, then re-pour.
Not happy with the shade? Candle too dark: re-melt the gel, adding additional clear gel for the new pour.
Candle too light? Re-melt the gel adding additional color, then pour.
Design doesn't look right? Pull out all the gel, separate from embeds, re-meltthe gel, replace embeds, re-pour the gel.

Re-melt, Re-scent, Re-color, Re-design, Re-pour. This artistic freedom puts the new Geller at ease. Now, let's get started!

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This information is provided with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, financial, or other professional advice. Laws and practices often vary from state to state and if legal or other expert assistance is required, the services of a professional should be sought. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any liability that is incurred from the use or application of the contents of this publication / website.

Gel candles may resemble a beverage or food product. All pictures and references are "non-edible" items made of nonfood (wax, glass, etc.) components. Be certain that you understand the steps and precautions in making any gel candle design and in using the gel candles. Failure to follow instructions could result in fire, injury or smoke damage. If you have any questions contact your Supplier.

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