I Tested Clickbait DIY Candle "Hacks"

Safiya Nygaard27 minutes read

Safiya attempts various candle art hacks inspired by a Blossom video, facing challenges with instructions and materials but ultimately creating aesthetically pleasing candles. The process highlights discrepancies between hack video portrayals and actual execution, with improvements needed for scent distribution and safety concerns regarding excessive wax.

Insights

  • Safiya faced challenges in executing candle art hacks due to lack of specific instructions, resulting in delays and imperfect outcomes.
  • The discrepancy between the hack video's portrayal and the actual execution highlighted the complexities and difficulties involved in creating visually appealing yet functional candles, emphasizing the importance of detailed guidance in DIY projects.

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Recent questions

  • How did Safiya feel about attempting the candle art hacks?

    Safiya expressed skepticism due to past hack failures but was intrigued by the candle art hacks.

  • What challenges did Safiya face while attempting the margarita candle hack?

    Safiya faced challenges in finding jelly wax and improvising with bulk jelly.

  • What was Safiya's experience with the ice cubes during the candle-making process?

    The ice cubes took longer to solidify than expected, causing delays.

  • What was Safiya's assessment of the final outcome of the candle-making process?

    Safiya concluded that while the candle looked good, improvements could be made in scent distribution and ice cube placement.

  • How did Safiya address the challenges faced during the candle-making process?

    Adding cold water to the wax process helped the wax release from the fingers and branch, improving the outcome.

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Summary

00:00

Safiya's Margarita Candle Hack Experiment

  • The video showcases candle art hacks that Safiya attempts, inspired by a Blossom video.
  • Safiya expresses skepticism due to past hack failures but is intrigued by the candle art hacks.
  • The main hack Safiya attempts is the margarita candle, involving gel wax, ice cubes, and margarita mix.
  • Safiya faces challenges in finding jelly wax and improvises with bulk jelly.
  • Safiya melts gel wax for ice cubes and margarita mix, struggling with lack of specific instructions.
  • The ice cubes take longer to solidify than expected, leading to delays in the process.
  • Safiya grates tea lights for margarita salt and assembles the candle with wick, gel wax, and ice cubes.
  • The first attempt at the margarita candle overflows, leading to a second, more successful attempt.
  • The candle functions well when lit, but the scent is trapped under the ice cubes, affecting its effectiveness.
  • Safiya concludes that while the candle looks good, improvements could be made in the scent distribution and ice cube placement.

11:26

Candle-making hacks: success and failure

  • The first hack involved creating a visual display using candle wax, with a focus on making a latte candle with whipped cream-like frosting.
  • The process included melting soy wax, adding a brown crayon for color, and coffee oil for scent, then pouring it into a cup with a wick and letting it harden.
  • The second part of the hack involved creating the whipped cream frosting by melting soy wax, blending it until it resembled whipped cream, and piping it onto the candle.
  • Despite the challenging process, the final result was successful, with the whipped cream resembling real frosting.
  • The second hack highlighted the cherry blossom theme, requiring the melting of paraffin wax, twisting wicks to create branches, and dipping them in brown wax for color.
  • The process involved multiple coats of wax to create sturdy branches, resembling pretzels, and setting them up in a vase with floral foam for stability.
  • Creating the cherry blossoms involved dipping fingers into warm wax, which proved challenging due to the high temperature and resulted in some burns.
  • Despite attempts to let the wax cool, the process of creating the cherry blossoms was unsuccessful, leading to a failed outcome.
  • The hack video's simplicity belied the actual difficulty of the process, with the final result not meeting expectations.
  • The overall experience highlighted the challenges and discrepancies between the hack video's portrayal and the actual execution of the candle-making process.

23:43

"Wax and Water: Cherry Blossom Candle Fail"

  • Adding cold water to the wax process helped the wax release from the fingers and branch, improving the outcome.
  • The final product resembled a cherry blossom tree, although the process was not as smooth as desired.
  • Lighting all branches at once resulted in impressive visuals but also posed a fire hazard due to excessive wax.
  • The candle hack produced aesthetically pleasing objects but functioned more as a fireball than a candle due to the wax-to-wick ratio.
  • While successful in appearance, burning the creations as candles was not enjoyable, with the cherry blossom resembling a paraffin bush more than a candle.
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