UTHNYNG 1st Issue

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Sashin D. Shah (President)

Bhavik V. Veera (President)

“Empowering the Youth towards togetherness.”

• Our mission is to develop Jain youth with active and creative minds, instigating a sense of understanding, compassion for others, with courage to act on their beliefs.

• We stress on total development of youth spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally & physically.

• All of you, as parents, know that it is important for children to not only do well in academics but also explore extra-curricular activities like painting, singing, dancing, theatre, sports and many other activities. At JAY-HO, we believe that one of their many talents could do wonders for them, if recognized and encouraged at the right time.

• That's why JAY-HO presents a united talent program - A collection of initiatives aimed at discovering your child's hidden talent and all-round potential early enough to maximize it.

The program focuses on partnering you in this journey to nurture your children's abilities and securing their future.

• With a line-up of events throughout the year created & managed by JAY-HO it will be displayed at right places, seen by the right people so that your child’s talent will not only be appreciated but also be groomed and sharpened for a brighter future JAY-HO is an Organisation for the Youth - By the Youth. A step towards achieving unity amongst all the fellow Jains, irrespective of them being from any “VILLAGE”, “LANGUAGE” or “SECT”.

For us anyone who is JAIN and who is Young (at age or mind) is our member. Today’s Jain youth is somehow not aware of what is happening around him in Jain Community the main reason not reading the Jain Publications the reasons for the same are 1.) Language: Since they are published in Gujarati and most English reading youth don’t read it 2.) Content: Most of the youth feel the content in Jain Publications are just too Community Based, Jain Organisation related or Death news which youth feel aloof from 3.) Appearance: the appearances of such publications are too dull and boring which does not create interest in youth readers Keeping all these points in our mind we have designed UTH-N-YNG a youth magazine specially for Jain Youth with a lot of Information about Jains along with different flavors for youth.

“Hope we are able to fulfill our dreams for a better future”

Sashin D. Shah, President (JAY-HO) Sashin Deepak Shah from is a native of Kutch, Gujarat currently residing at Matunga, Mumbai. Sashin is a post graduate in Event Management and is an Event Management professional since 2004.

Married to Prerana Shah also a native of Kutch, Gujarat, Sashin has a 4 years old daughter.

Currently Sashin owns a wedding Planning Company called Vivaah Planners and an Event Management Company named The E-Factory.

The idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth and create a platform for their talents and present to it to the world.

FINDING HIDDEN TALENT GROOMING IT AND PRESENTING IT TO WORLD is the motto of JAY-HO.

THE

UTH-N-YNG was generated as an idea for all the Jain Youth to be aware about not only about Jainism & Jain Current Happenings but also to get an overview of what is happening around the world. With sections like Technology, Food & Lifestyle, Travel, Finance & Tutorials UTH-NYNG will be a one-stop-shop for all the info required for the youth.

A.T.M (Artistic Talent Management) was specially designed by Sashin as he is from the field of Event Management and gets many chances to present new talent to the world may it be for Singing, Dancing, Acting, Art & Crafts or Speech.

JAY-HO! Bhavik V. Veera, President (JAY-HO) Bhavik Vinod Veera, a choreographer by passion has done MBA in Marketing and owns a dance company named Spunk Dance Company. Bhavik is a native of Kutch, Gujarat and is currently residing in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. Being passionate about dance, Bhavik likes to bring creativity and emotions through his dances.

His idea behind JAY-HO is to unite Jain Youth and give platform to the hidden talents of Jain Youth and take them to the higher level. As he always says, “STAY TUNED.STAY UNITED” UTH-N-YNG magazine is created especially for all Jain Youth not only giving information of what’s happening around but also giving them opportunity to express their views and ideas and helping them to create better future.

A.T.M – Bhavik says, it is an initiative taken by his friend and colleague Sashin Shah and he liked the idea behind it. As a choreographer, he too likes to present new talent from dance field.

He says, “Anyone can become Michael Jackson or Shah Rukh Khan or Ranbir Kapoor or Katrina Kaif, but end of the day it’s only you who carries your own personality”.

JAY-HO!

“My idea is to get the Jain community to such a level where every ones knows a Shah, Gala, Mehta or Jain as much as they know any Kapoor, Khan, Chopra or Kumar” says Sashin Shah.

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Apple Macbook Pro It was a tough call between Apple’s Macbook Pro and Air; it was between getting good computing power or getting compact and light weight machine.

So we decided to opt for Pro on technicality, for now, for the average person looking to replace an everyday laptop as it is still a bit more of a value. The 13-, 15-, and 17-inch Pros contain State-of-the-art quad-core and dual-core Intel processors delivering up to 2x faster performance. New graphics processors on the 15- and 17-inch models are up to 3 xs faster than before. vv The 13-inch MacBook Pro still comes with a 1280 x 800 resolution display. The 15-inch model offers a 1440 x 900 resolution display and the 17-inch offers 1920 x 1200

Some of its notable features are• Sleek, clean look • Latest-gen CPU, Graphics Instant-ON operating system Very good performance Optimus automatic graphics switch.

Definitely consider it if you can't wait for mainstream laptops featuring AMD Fusion chips.

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Dell XPS 15 The XPS 15 (model L502X) is a solid addition to Dell's line of consumer laptops with a little added oomph in performance.

The laptop is a completely redesigned multimedia notebook from Dell. Sporting a JBL sound-

resolution display.

New Thunderbolt technology lets you transfer files at lightning speeds. And with the new built-in FaceTime HD camera, you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.

It’s an Apple product, so doesn’t really require an introduction or description, you’re sure to get a beautiful experience.

system with subwoofer, NVIDIA GT420M dedicated graphics, and an Intel Core i5 processor, this system is designed with performance and entertainment in mind.

Although Dell also promotes the XPS line for its design, this notebook is also serviceable than just being chic.

It combines some amazing features of powerful hardware along with features like 1920×1080 screen, quality onboard sound and face detection thus lending it a unique

Sony Vaio VPCCB15FG

experience.

Overall, the Dell XPS 15 L502X does a very good job with multimedia, and a fair to middling one with everything else.

Offered in vibrant colors, this laptop from Sony is the best choice for home entertainment. Its unique look and

HP Envy 17 The HP Envy 17 offers powerful performance, top-notch audio, Intel Core i7 processor, long battery life and a full

host of features suffices your multimedia requirements. Sony Vaio VPCCB15FG with its plastic build, full HD screen, distinctive design, backlit keyboard and ‘Quick Web Access’ turns up to be a distinguishing powerhouse device for the entertainment lovers as well.

That the laptop delivers on the performance, and the price tag on this unit is not that high. So you should definitely

1080p display in a stylish package. Watching movies on the HP Envy 17's 17.3-inch HD Radiance 1920 x 1080p display is a blast.

While it won't satisfy hardcore gamers, the HP Envy 17 is a great choice for shoppers looking for a bigscreen multimedia machine.

check this one out.

And just when you think it couldn't get any sweeter, HP throws in an Adobe software package and a Blu-ray DVD burner. So consider this one worth including in your shopping list.

Asus N53SV The Asus N53SV signals the first wave of powerful allpurpose laptops based on Intel's latest Sandy Bridge processors. The Asus N53SV is a 15-inch home entertainment laptop claiming to deliver superior audio performance.

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25mm wide angle view, O.I.S. support, 1cm Super Macro Mode and a 3-inch 460k LCD display.

Samsung release two dual-SIM Galaxy models

Samsung has recently released the GALAXY S Duos (GT-S7562) and GALAXY Y Duos Lite (GT-S5302) dualSIM phones with 'Smart Dual SIM' feature that allows the phone to dynamically switch between two SIM cards. The GALAXY S -Duos is the higher-end model with a 1GHz CPU, Android ICS, a 4.0-inch WVGA TFT display, 1500 mAh battery and a 5MP AF camera with LED flash.

On the other hand, the Gingerbred equipped GALAXY Y Duos Lite gets a 832 MHz processor, Android Ginger Bread, Wi-Fi b/g/n, 3GB onboard storage, and SD card expansion. The Samsung Galaxy S Duos is priced at Rs.17,900, and the GALAXY Y Duos Lite is priced at Rs. 6,990.

First up, the GH600 is a slightly affordable device amongst the two and it supports 720p HD video recording at 30 frames per second. It includes a aspherical lens which is used to enhance the focus of the lens which is made of high-transmission, lowdispersion and a nano-scale, anti-reflection coating for capturing better images.

The GH700 which costs a little extra than the former features a high-performance optical zoom lens, a back-illuminated BSI CMOS sensor and a high-speed digital signal processor (DSP). This camera can record at 1080p full HD at up to 60 frames per second and it simultaneously allows you to capture images while recording a video. It also includes HDR III technology, which uses the exposure bracketing technique to capture three images at different exposures, which combine to form a much dynamic image.

BenQ launches its GH600 and GH700 digital cameras in India BenQ has recently launched two of its new digital cameras in the Indian market - the GH600 and the GH700. Both these devices are point-and-shoot digital cameras with a high 61x optical zooming capability.

The cameras also share similar 15 megapixel sensors,

The BenQ GH600 will be available in black and white and is up for grabs at Rs. 10,999, while the BenQ GH700 will come in black and is priced at Rs. 15,999.

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IDEAS OF SMART INVESTING We all work hard, make money and we save a part of this money for our future needs. Most people usually put this extra fund either in Savings Bank account or as a Fixed deposit or as a Recurring Deposit. Some people use Chit funds for saving money. Saving money is always good but it’s difficult to call this as an investment.

per annum, so this will help you to beat inflation and also get an additional 1.5% valuation on your money every year. On the other hand Savings Bank deposits which offer only 3.5% per annum fails to beat inflation (which is at 6% now), thus results in a net devaluation of 2.5% on your money every year. Yet it’s better than keeping in rackets of your almirah.

Why you should invest in Stocks ?

Why you should Invest ?

Inflation is the prime reason! The value of money decreases each moment because of inflation. At present inflation rate in India is around 6%, that means your money is decreasing in value. If you have Rs.100 in your pocket now and you keep it in your pocket as such for 1 year, at the end of year, the 100 rupee note in your pocket will be of value 94 only. You got it ? So instead of saving 100 rupees you lost a part of it and now you have only 94. This is why you should invest your money.

Bank Deposits: Bank deposits are good, you always need to have a decent amount in banks as savings because it’s risk free, offers liquidity and is safe. Bank deposits are better than nothing. A fixed deposit scheme now offers around 7.5% interest

Simple! Stock offers you better returns. All rich people in this world, any one from Warren Buffet, Mukesh Ambani, Rakesh Jhunjunwala, Sunil Mittal, N.R Narayanmurthy, Asim Premji, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs have become super rich (extremely wealthy) because they own and hold stocks of one or more company.

Stocks can make you go from thousands to millions but at the same time with risk of loosing that thousands you invested(:)). Got panic? Don’t worry, we can always calculate the risks involved and avoid too risky stocks.

I am a supporter of Value Investing philosophy and methods. Stock market is not a place to make quick money or to earn your daily bread. I am not saying you can make quick money from stock market, obviously you can, there are many people who had done that, but it carries a higher risk.

You may gain everything or you may loose everything if you try to get rich quick in a stock market. On the other hand value investing offers less risk (most cases calculated risk), offer better value and multiple returns. Let’s take a look at value investing.

Note: Investing in a stock means you are buying ownership of that company. Eg: If you invest 10000 rupees and buy 100 shares of Reliance Industries, you become one of many owners of that company. You hold ownership in Reliance Industries worth Rs.10000 or you hold 100 shares of ownership in Reliance.

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What is value investing ?

Name of the Bank

On simple terms it’s about investing in the value of a company. Every company has a balance sheet which depicts a clear cut data about it’s performance, valuation, growth potential and future of the company (not exactly always, we can infer it from balance sheet).

Based on our assessment of Financial Balance sheet, we can calculate the value of a company (intrinsic value is the term used by financial analysts), say Rs.xyz, now if the company is traded in the stock market at a price less than our calculated intrinsic value (Rs.xyz), a value investor will buy that stock and keep it in hand (hold) for long term say some 3 or 4 years (that depends on investors logic and his needs).

After say some 4 or 5 years, if his judgement was right, the company valuation will increase and it will be traded at a higher price in the stock market, say 3 or 4 times Rs.xyz, now if he sells all his stock, he will make 3 to 4 times return on his money (that he invested 4 years back).

Name of the Bank

Period of fixed

Rate of

Deposit

Interest (%)

Lakshmi Vilas Bank

1 year to < 2 years

Lakshmi Vilas Bank

2 years to < 3 9.75% years

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB)

1 year to < 2 years

9.75%

500 days

9.75%

Dhanalakshmi Bank

Period of fixed

Rate of

Deposit

Interest (%)

Catholic Syrian Bank

365 days to 24 9.60% months

Yes Bank

15 months 15 days to 16 9.60% months

State Bank of Hyderabad 1000 days

9.50%

State Bank of Patiala

555 days

9.50%

Dhanalakshmi Bank

Above 2 years 9.50% and upto 3 years

9.80%

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Top 10 Positive Things about Diabetes

entire family. Diabetic diet being lighter and healthier benefits everybody. As the awareness about Diabetes increases, other members too adopt healthier lifestyles.

Diabetes is not all gloom and doom.

There are some positive things about Diabetes.

Knowing those helps One cope better.

Obviously there are many health related positives like weight loss, regular diet, but there is more to it than just health. Let's look at some key takeaways about Diabetes.

6) Regular health check-ups:- Health when normal is the most neglected part of life. Few people really appreciate their good health. Most take it for granted. They realize its value only when something goes wrong.

This along with high expenses keeps most away from regular health check-ups. After Diabetes, the frequency of health visits increase. This helps in early diagnosis and proper treatment of other disorders.

Diabetes can benefit all including you, your family and your community or a social circle.

Top 10 positive things about Diabetes:1) Dietary habits get disciplined: - It's not in human nature to control the desire to eat favorite junk foods.

Diabetes forces this discipline upon you. Although reluctantly, everyone will accept that its a good habit and they always felt the need for it.

2) Weight loss:- As a Diabetic,1st advice you will get from all is to control your sugar levels. And 2nd is to lose weight. It's a major benefit considering the positives it brings to your health profile. It reduces risk of acquiring other major illnesses. Overall fitness level too goes up.

3) Special food demands:- There is a palpable change in food habits after Diabetes. You get more say in the daily diet plan and it is often cooked after consulting you. Hence the prospects of getting your favourites improve.

4) Improved cooking skills:- Diabetes imposes several restrictions on many daily food items. Hence, it forces the homemaker to think out of the box, innovate. They later go on to make some great new recipes that are healthier and more delicious. One would get to taste those recipes otherwise.

5) Family health improves:- While you get more say in daily diet, your prescribed food is served to the

7) Fear of needles decreases: - Diabetics (especially those with type I) are forced to take Subcutaneous Insulin injections multiple times daily. Frequent blood glucose testing also involves needle pricks. Initially itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big hassle. Everyone hates it but after a few days people get accustomed to it. Thereafter their fear about needle pricks and injections decreases substantially.

8) Helps understand people:Diabetes, these days is one of the best conversation starters. It gets people going. Diabetics get a point to make while Non-Diabetics find it intriguing. It piques their interest to know how you are managing it.

These conversations later turn into friendly chat and thus the social circle expands.

9) Become motivated in life:- Adversity always brings the best out of people. Thoughts about Diabetes cripple people at first. Later people learn about it.

They accept it as a challenge and get motivated to deal with it.

10) Promotes Social Harmony:- In daily life, normal health brings many advantages that people take it for granted. After people get diagnosed with diabetes, they feel humbled. Their attitude towards the disabled, handicapped and not so lucky ones change.

Their sensitivity towards social issues increases.

They become more empathetic and develop an urge to do more.

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Guidelines to Help You with weight Loss

and which ones to avoid. When you see your progress you will feel more motivated and understand that you are working towards your goals.

You should get a calorie counter and see how many calories you are burning with your exercises. This will help you to do the most effective exercises and help you to stay motivated. Once you see the calories you have burnt you can calculate how many calories you should be taking in.

Planning is an important part of losing weight. You should make a plan and write it down. This will keep you on track and help you to lose weight. It is like going on a journey and not taking something to guide you as to which road you should be taking.

Sometimes it is very hard to lose weight because it just seems like a losing battle. As with everything worthwhile, it is just a question of getting motivated and then planning what you will do to lose those pounds. Here you will find some points to help you do this.

Your first step is to motivate yourself. It is easy to dream but with something like weight loss you need to get active and start doing. One of the best ways to motivate you is to look in the mirror and realize that yes you are fat and need to do something about it today. This is sometimes hard to do but once you face up to the fact you can get yourself motivated and start to take action.

For a woman buying a nice outfit that is one size smaller can also motivate you. You know that you will have to lose some weight to get into the outfit. It will be like a reward when you lose enough to fit into the outfit.

Friends and family can help you to get motivated.

Forums are sometimes good for support and motivation as you will find people with the same problem there. They often have some useful tips to help you with losing weight.

A food journal can also help you to stay motivated as you will be accountable for your progress. You can record the foods you have eaten and what progress you have made. It will help you to see what foods are effective in losing weight

You should create goals and reward yourself when you achieve them. Do not use food as a reward or you may find yourself slipping. You can make your progress and achievement of goals part of your food diary. Try not to lose weight too quickly as this is not good for your body and you can find the weight coming back. 10 pounds a month is the right ratio to aim for.

Exercise and healthy eating go hand in hand when it comes to weight loss. So remember to exercise on a daily basis and eat healthy food. You should try to eat 6 small meals per day instead of 3 big ones to make sure that your metabolism increases. Eat plenty of fiber as this will keep you from feeling hungry.

Try to eliminate junk food.

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Bhandardara â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feel The Splash Of Rains

Bhandardhara is a holiday resort village on the western coast of India. The village is located in the Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about 185 kilometers (115 mi) from Mumbai.

Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambiance. The Bhandardara Lake and the Randha falls are major tourist attractions.

A village near Bhandardara

Village Folks at Bhandardara Bhandardara is full of attractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Wilson Dam to Arthur Lake. As legend has it, Shri Agasti Rishi meditated here for a year, surviving only on water and air, pleased with this display of devotion, God came down to Earth and blessed Shri Agasti Rishi with a stream of the Ganges river, which is now known as the Pravara River.

From Bhandardara, you can climb up to see the Ratangad and Harishchandragad fort. Or, you can follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. Also, if you are up for a challenge, the highest peak inMaharashtra, Mount Kalsubai (1646 m), stands tall for you to conquer. The starting point of this challenging trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara. Atop, there is a small temple and standing. Standing at the summit, you can have panoramic view of Sahyadris and Bhandardara.

Places of interest Bhandardara is home to Mount Kalsubai, the highest peak (5,400 ft/1,600 m) in Maharashtra.

Another tourist attraction is the Wilson Dam on the Pravara River, which was built in 1910. The scenic Umbrella Falls also draw visitors, although it can be seen only during the monsoons between July and October. About 4 km away from Shendi Village is the Randhaa Waterfalls. The Ratangad fort is around 22 km from Shendi/ Bhandardara, and is connected by both roadway, and ferry across the Lake Arthur. On the Kalsubai side, at the far end of a 22 km roadway across luscious forests, and tribal villages, is Konkankada from where the views of the plains are breathtaking.

Harishchandragad is another nearby mountain hiking spot with ancient temples on top.

Bhandardara provides plenty of opportunity for small treks and hikes for adventure lovers. The most interesting and exciting trek is the small trek to Ratangad fort; to reach Ratangad fort one should take the boat over the small lake near the village Ratanwadi.

Ratanwadi is known for its scenic boat rides.

Ratangad is an interesting fortress, situated at the edge of ghats with numerous water cisterns and caves. It also commands an excellent view all around and is said to be the favourite fort of the Maratha king Chatrapati Shivaji.

A popular resort is Anandvaan Resort, located 2800 feet above sea level. The resort boasts both hill and lake views, where visitors reside in private cabins ranging in size and location.

Other attractions Wilson Dam

Official name

Wilson Dam

Location

Ahmednagar District,Maharashtra India

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Dam and spillways Impounds

Pravara River

Reservoir Creates

Arthur Lake

Wilson Dam: Built in 1910 across River Pravara, Wilson Dam is situated at a height of 150 m above sea level. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the oldest dams in the country. The opening of sluice gates creates two 60 to 80 feet cascades of water that plummet to the rocks below. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spectacular view. Tourists can amble in the circular garden located at the base of the dam.

Umbrella falls under Wilson dam Arthur Lake: The clear and placid lake is bounded by thick canopied forests of the Sahyadri hills.

The Lake gets its water from the Pravara River.

The Lake and its surroundings offer an enchanting spectacle.

Randha Falls: Randha Falls is the third largest falls in India. The roaring River Pravara descends down from a height of 170 ft into a beautiful gorge.

Ghatghar: Located 22 km from Bhandardara, Ghatghar is a popular viewpoint in the area. It offers a panoramic view of the Sahyadri ranges.

Mount kalsubai: from Bhandardara Tourist can see the highest peak of the sahyadri range, mount kalsubai. Kalsubai with its height and view is popular for trekking and so are the hills near kalsubai. The trek is physically demanding, as Bhandardara is located on a hill and to reach this place one has to do lots of trekking. Ratnagad : Ratnagad fort was captured by chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj. The fort lies near the Maharashtra tourism resort and has ample of grounds to interest trekkers. The fort commands a good view of the surrounding areas.

Angling: This is popular place for angling. Tourists can spot a number of large fish over here. Tourists can go angling, but boats are not allowed.

Location State: Maharashtra Exact Location: A holiday resort village Bhandardara is located on the western coast in Ahmednagar.

Nearest Town: Nashik.

Distance from Mumbai: 185+ km.

Transportation Bhandardara is easily accessible by road also from Mumbai which is around 185 km far and Pune which is around 191 km far. Please be careful with the narrow roads while driving on the ghats towards bhandardara.

The nearest airport is in Mumbai, while Igatpuri Railway Station, 45+ km away, has the nearest railhead. One can board a state transport bus from Igatpuri to reach Bhandardara. Regular buses are available from both the cities to reach Bhandardara, or you can also hire a taxi to reach the destination.

MTDC Holiday Resort Bhandardara, Bhandardara

Tariff: Rs. 700 onwards

Yash Resort, Bhandardara

Tariff: Rs. 2000 onwards

Anandvan Resorts, Bhandardara

Tariff: Rs. 5000 onwards

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So, you want to make your own candles? Candle making is a popular hobby today. If you have the proper equipment and tools, it's quite easy and far less expensive than purchasing candles from a candle, party or department store.

Essential Equipment and Tools Melting System. Never use a microwave oven or direct heat to melt candle wax. The best and safest method, especially for a beginner, is to use a double boiler or a Presto Kitchen Kettle. Heres how to melt candle wax in a double boiler:

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Fill the bottom pot of the double boiler 2/3 full of water.

Grate wax with an old cheese grater and place in the top pot.

Boil the water and allow the wax to melt.

Never leave a double boiler unattended when melting wax. Water evaporates quickly when boiling and the wax then becomes a fire hazard.

The best and safest method for melting candle wax is with a Presto Kitchen Kettle. These are available at most major departments stores and are thermostat controlled. This method prevents wax from becoming overheated.

Scales. Kitchen scales are great for measuring candle wax and other ingredients.

Thermometer. You'll need a thermometer to test the temperature of the melting candle wax. The thermometer should measure heat between 100 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. A candy thermometer works well.

Ladle. A stainless steel ladle is perfect for removing hot candle wax from the melting system.

Pouring cup. An old glass measuring cup is perfect to use to pour melted candle wax into the molds.

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Wax. Use quality paraffin wax for best results when making candles. Do not use canning wax. Paraffin wax can be purchased at most craft stores.

Wicks. Wicks are available in a wide range of materials and sizes. The best wicks for candle making are braided cotton wicks that have been specially treated for quality burning. This type of wick gives your candle many more hours of burning life. Quality wicks can be purchased at most craft stores and they also come in candle making kits.

Dye. Dye comes in every hue of the rainbow. Only a small amount of dye has to be added for light colored candles. If you wish candles to be a darker color, add more dye. You can use dye to make candles that match your dĂŠcor perfectly.

Never use crayons to color wax, as this type of wax will clog the wick. Candle dye is inexpensive and can be purchased at most craft and department stores that handle candle making supplies.

Molds. Candle molds are what determine the shape of your candles. They come in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes. Plastic candle molds are the least expensive but cannot tolerate wax that's been heated to more than 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Metal molds are expensive but last for years. They're sturdy and durable and can tolerate high wax temperatures. Most craft and candle supply stores carry a variety of candle molds, including novelty molds. You can also use household items, such as flower pots, baby food jars, coffee jars milk cartons and novelty jars. Use your imagination to find molds right in your own home.

Mold seal. Mold seal holds the wick in place when making pillar candles. This prevents the wax from escaping around the wick. If mold seal isn't available, use plumber's putty around the wick to keep melted wax from escaping.

Blow dryer. A blow dryer or heat gun can assist you in covering surface imperfections.

They can also be used to preheat metal molds before pouring the wax. This gives the finished candle a glossy finish. A blow dryer is great for ridding gel candles of bubbles.

Once you have assembled all of the necessary candle making equipment and tools, melt the wax, set the wick and pour your first candle. The results will amaze you. Once you have perfected your candle making method, you will be able to make candles for every special occasion and holiday.

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