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Gel Candle Designs: Holiday Candles & Smellie Gellies

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By Patti Smith, Design Artist
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When everyone is rushed---instead of detail instructions--a picture is worth many words... so we are giving you over 20 brand new Holiday gel candles to help you with those last minute ideas.

Shop your discount stores, grocery stores, dollar stores - you will find a wealth of Christmas glassware at your fingertips.

Apple Crock - scented with Country Apple and a dash of Hot Cinnamon and colored to match the outside of the crock. Sprinkle celestial gold glitter on top with 3 50-series wicks.

Apple Crock Gel Candles

 

Blue Ice Cup - Blue gel scented with Holiday Icicles, and glitter snowflakes on top with
Light dust of celestial silver glitter.

Blue Ice Cup Gel Candles

Blue Light Bulb Cup - Light blue gel overpoured on clear chunks, sprinkled with celestial gold glitter.lots of dimension! Scented with Angel Touch.

Blue Light Bulb Cup Gel Candles

Gold Snow Flakes - A wonderful ceramic piece. Clear gel over poured clear chunks sprinkled with gold glitter and scented with Frankincense. When almost 'set', place three Wax snowflakes on top and embed until gel just barely covers them.


Gold Snow Flakes Gel Candles

Green Gelled Snowman - Drop chunks of gel around the wick and overpour green gel scented with Spearmint - light and refreshing!


Green Gelled Snowman Gel Candles

Christmas Tree - Pour thin layer of semi-cooled green gel on top of layer of green foil tree glitters to decorate bottom. Allow to set and then pour more green gel on top.(this protects the little trees from curling)... Scented with most popular - Christmas Balsam.

Christmas Tree Gel Candles

Small Christmas Votives - Perfect for those small remembrances. Green Gel scented with Juniper Breeze.

Small Christmas Votives Gel Candles

Wire Candle Holders - There are many wire candle holders that are just beautiful. Poured with green gel scented with Gardenia.

Wire Candle Holders Gel Candles

Holly Cup - Tea cups make dainty and excellent candleholders. Red gel scented with
HoneyDew Melon Blossom.

holly Cup Gel Candles

Holly Glass - Watch for red and green stemware trimmed in gold.. Excellent Show pieces. Overpoured clear chunks of gel with green liquid gel, scented with HollyBerry.

Holly Glass Gel Candles

Log Cabin Scene - Etched painted scene on glassware. Fill bottom with soy wax, up to 'snow' line. All to set. Arrange chunks of unmelted gel on the soy foundation and pour semi-cooled Blue gel. Scented with Winter Memories.

Log Cabin Gel Candles

Puppy Dog - For all the dog lovers.. animal themes are always big sellers. Filled with pink gel to coordinate. Scented with Tranquility.

Dog Mug Gel Candles

Red/White - These color combinations are always great for Christmas and Valentines Day. Base is white Soy Wax, allowed to complete set. Then add chunks of unmelted gel around the wick and pour Christmas red gel. When Cool, sprinkle soy wax flakes on top to resemble snow flakes. Scented with Strawberry Shortcake.

Red & White Gel Candles

Santa Sleigh - Shaped-Glassware is winner from the start. Fill glass sleigh with Christmas red gel. We placed a little glass Santa in front as an eye-catcher. Sell him along with the candle as accessory piece. Scented with Poinsettia.

Santa's Sleigh Gel Candles

SnowCap WineGlass - Decorative stemware are top sellers! We poured white soy wax for the base, allow to set completely. Add chunks of unmelted gel to insulate. Then pour
Semi-cooled blue gel. When set, top off with final pour of soy wax or paraffin, for the snow topper. Scented with Divinity.

SnowCapped Gel Candles

SnowMan Cup (Smellie Gellie) - Darling little ceramic snow cups. simply pured with blue gel and sprinkled with celestial blue glitter and snowflakes. Scented with HerbEssence. (No wick)

Snowman Gel Candles

Toy Snowman Globe (Smellie Gellie) - Fully decorated and glazed in iridescence.. Who could resist this guy? Fill his belly with red gel, scented with Candy Cane. (No wick)

Snowman Globe Gel Candles

Blue Snowman Globe (Smellie Gellie) - A continuously popular piece.. just fill body section with blue Gel.Scented with Nag Champa. (no wick)

Blue Snowman gel Candles

SnowMan Jar Mug - These pieces are readily available with many painted designs. Fill with coordinating-color gel and favorite Holiday fragrances. Overpouring chunks of gel, sprinkled with glitters. adds the 3-D sparkle.

Snowman Jar Gel Candles

Blue Snow Scene Stemware - Another version without wax topper. Pouring soy or paraffin for snow base. Allow to set, then add chunks of gel and overpour blue. Scented with Blueberry Muffin.

Blue Snow Scene Stemware Gel Candles

Twin Paraffin/Gel Chunks Votives - Easy and eye-catchers. Place cut-up/colored/scented gel pieces into glassware, going 'around' the wick, and overpour white scented paraffin or soy wax. Add couple of gel pieces to top and sprinkle with glitters for the festive sparkle. Scented with Pomegranate.

Twin Paraffin/Gel Chunks Votives Gel Candles

FATHER TIME/ HAPPY NEW YEAR

FATHER TIME/ HAPPY NEW YEAR  Gel Candles

 

 

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Editor's Note: This information is designed to provide competent and reliable information regarding the subject matter covered at the time it was published. However, updates to the topic and its industry is ongoing and it is up to you to educate yourself about current procedures regarding this topic. It is up to YOU the candle maker to TEST TEST TEST each design or procedure prior to distribution as sales or gifts. It is up to you to contact your Supplier and ask questions about updated procedures, design tips and products.

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.

It is not recommend to use flammable items, dead sea creatures, or real food items in gel candles. It is recommended that you double glass your designs, with the wick and gel in the inner glass, away from the design and gel in the outer glass. It is up to the designer to ensure that the design is safe for the end user. You/Designer should provide instructional warnings to end user, especially to not leave any burning candle unattended.

Never leave a burning candle unattended. This material is NOT intended to be used by or made by children under 18 years of age without close adult supervision. Keep all candles (gel, soy, wax) away from children. Anyone younger than 18 years of age needs adult supervision to make or handle Gel Candles. safety

Burn candle only on a stable, heat-resistant surface for no more than four hours at a time. If flame gets too large or exposed wick is greater than 1/4 inch, extinguish flame and trim wick. Keep away from drafts and flammable material. Do not allow matches or wick trimmings to fall into melt pool. Never burn the last half of a candle. Do not move while burning or if gel is still hot. Keep wick centered and trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent smoke and soot buildup. Do not extinquish gel with water -- if possible smother the flame, or use baking soda for small flames, or a fire extrinquisher.

Get updated information about the gel from Penreco, Before lighting any candle (gel or wax) review safety precautions here. If you have any questions contact your Supplier; if you are the end user contact your Gel Candle Maker.

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