Hi, I want to add petals and glitters to my candles, but I'm afraid that they can burn. I've seen them in a lot of candles but I'm not sure about adding them to mine. Can I add dry petals? Could they get burn and cause a disaster? I also have a lot of glitters and love how they shine, some are like dust and some are pretty bigger, but I'm afraid they could burn or spread bad plastic smell. Do you have experience with this? Is it safe to add that kind of elements?
Adding petals and glitters
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jcandleattic
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It's never really safe to add flamable products into a candle, unless you are going to embed them into a hurricane shell.
Just because it's done, and people do it, doesn't mean it's safe to do.
Some glitters are okay, however, if they are fine enough they can clog the wick, and if they are too big they can be flammable and be a hazard.
LilyJo
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I echo everything above - gitter looks great but it can clog the wick really badly. If you do use it dont use craft glitter, use biodegradable cosmetic glitter which isnt made from plastics.
For botanicals (petals etc) they are dried and as such are likely to catch as the candle burns - looks pretty but in reality not a great idea.
For botanicals (petals etc) they are dried and as such are likely to catch as the candle burns - looks pretty but in reality not a great idea.
LilyJo
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Its pretty much available all over - know its on eBay. But try these people, they sell micas but also glitter and they are based in Spain
https://www.u-makeitup.com/
https://www.u-makeitup.com/
