Making candles is fun, especially when you try out different colours, fragrances and designs. However, the process can be unpleasant and frustrating if you do not have the necessary supplies. One of the most overlooked candle-making supplies is a candle wax thermometer. Most DIY enthusiasts use a kitchen thermometer for their candle-making hobby, but it is not recommended. This article highlights the bells and whistles that a candle-making thermometer should have.

Attachment Clip

Wax boilers come in various sizes, and the choice depends on the size of your operation. Big and deep boilers are suitable for melting large amounts of wax, while small and shallow ones are ideal for small candle-making projects. Therefore, it is essential to consider the type of boiler you have when buying a candle-making thermometer. However, while you can replace a small thermometer with a bigger one when you start using larger boilers, thermometers with an attachment clip are still the best option. The attachment clip allows you to use a thermometer on any boiler, regardless of size. For instance, you can let a thermometer's steel probe rest on the bottom if you use a small boiler. On the other hand, you can clip a thermometer to the siding on big boilers as the probe remains suspended in the wax.

Colour-Coded Temperature Readings 

Perfecting candle making depends on finding the sweet spot as far as heating wax goes. If you underheat or overheat wax, you end up struggling with many issues, such as poor fragrance infusion, fires, colour change and burnt smell. Notably, you can watch a thermometer as you heat the wax, but that would mean standing by a boiler for long. A thermometer with colour-coded temperature reading is an excellent tool for candle-making projects since it indicates how hot you should heat the wax. The red, green and blue colour codes also allow for accurate wax heating, ensuring the addition of fragrance, colour and other additives at optimal temperatures.

Foldable Probe 

As your candle-making skills improve, it is easy to extend the amount of time you spend on the hobby. The chances are high that you might convert the hobby into a business, especially if friends, family and neighbours love your candles. In this case, you need a thermometer you can rely on at all times. A candle-making thermometer with a foldable steel probe is an excellent choice, especially if you store all your supplies in one place. Although it might not seem like much, there is no doubt that the foldable feature helps protect the probe. For instance, thermometers left on a table might fall and break the probe. However, you do not have to worry about such damages if you have a thermometer with a foldable probe.