How to Create a Water Bath to Cool Newly Poured Candles

Water baths are a great way to cool down molded candles as water has a high absorption capacity for heat. The quick cooling of the candles provides an aesthetically pleasing sheen and even hides minor imperfections. To create a water bath, use a five-gallon bucket and fill it with room temperature water. Be careful not to let the water level get too low, as it can create an unwanted line on the candle, but also, if the water level is too high, the liquid can seep into the mold. Finding the proper water level is almost an art.

Key Takeaways:

• A water bath is when you placed a mold filled with wax into a bath of cool water.
• In order to set up a water bath, you will need a vessel that can hold water, a water pitcher to transport the water and some weights to keep the mold submerged.
• Do not use a water bath for container candles as glass and/or ceramic will most likely break due to thermal stress while underwater.

“Water baths are sometimes referred to as cold water baths, but are seldom actually made with cold water.”

Read more: https://candletech.com/candle-making/tips-and-tricks/water-baths