Candle making is a very popular activity not only in the United States but also in other countries as well. It is an interesting activity for all ages and has gained positive reviews from many people in different parts of the world. It is also very simple to do. There are many types of candles that you can make and one of the most popular types is gel candles.The popularity of this type of candle making is skyrocketing today. These gel candles are greatly different from other types of candles. Both wax and gel candles are made with an oil base but the only difference between wax and gel, aside from the spelling, is that gel candles are made from mineral oil mixed with polymer resin -- a powder that solidifies when mixed with mineral oil.Don't ever think that since gel succulent candle are different from wax candles, it's difficult to get supplies. You are definitely wrong! Gel candle making supplies are readily available in department stores or hobby craft stores or you can buy them from online candle making supplies websites.Now let's talk about the different densities of gel. Low density gel is also known as CLP grade. It flows and melts the easiest but the consistency is not thick enough to sustain your embed materials. Also, it can only hold approximately 3% fragrance oil since it has reduced polymer quantity. But this doesn't mean that CLP grade is useless at all. Of course not! If you are making a gel candle with little or no scent then you can use CLP grade.Next in line is the Medium density, also known as the CMP grade. Medium density gels are probably the most widely used. It can hold up to 4% fragrance and can hold your embed materials pretty well because it has medium polymer quantity. If your embeds are light then this is a good gel to use. In addition, this kind of candle can melt and pour easily.
