I will always find this entertaining to watch. Ever since i first saw Mike make a candle, this shop has always been one of my stops.

This master candle making craftsman is Mike Sullivan. I went to high school with him back in the 1970s. We were both in an elective class called Industrial Crafts where we learned how to do all kinds of crafts. We learned how to do candle making in this class and Mike just took off. He excelled at making candles and he loved it and since then he made a life long career of candle making. Mike is a master craftsman at making candles, he's the best you will ever see making candles.

@christopherdozier7003

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he does do a really GREAT job he was the main reason I went back to busch gardens last night but sadly he wasn't their! His setup was gone and no one knew who I was talking about I had a business card but cant find it

@davmoart

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherdozier7003 , I was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this past week and I too discovered that Mike Sullivan is no longer making candles there. I did ask about it and what they told me that after Covid and they opened back up Mike didn't come back. So I'm guessing he is just working somewhere else now.

I really wish I could see more of this guy carving. There are plenty of videos online of candle carving, but this guy is the best to watch! So informative as well!

Can’t believe it! My wife and I met this gentleman about 5 years ago and he made an amazing candle for us!

@christopherdozier7003

2 жыл бұрын

I had recently went their last night and his shop is gone! idk what happened he wasn't their

@johnjensen8470

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherdozier7003 I wonder if I called the park they’d have any info

I'm addicted to these carving video

I hope he has seen this video. Great Job!!!!! You got me hooked, I was waiting for the finally ( Finished Wax ) . So... beautiful. I never thought of this, these would make awsome wedding gift. With a video showing how each special candle was made for the person receiving it. Thank You ■ You Tube!!!! ■

@ZerkerEOD

4 жыл бұрын

He has, I'm his son and showed him a while ago. Just read your comment for him and he enjoyed hearing it

omg this guys my hero as far as his responses to that background lady XD

I love these candles, I have spent the last couple months getting all the supplies to make these, this guy is excellent at this, I've watched all the videos on the net about these. My favorite part of this video though is how he grimaces every time that lady speaks!! lol!! funny as shit!! :-)

@libralove9826

6 жыл бұрын

Omg. Where could I go to order these supplies? This is so soothing to my soul. Are the prices high?

@bol.8749

5 жыл бұрын

The supplies aren't so bad it's the tank that costs the most I had to make one.

@shaniquegraham3043

Жыл бұрын

Hey what kind of colours are those ? Is it dye ? As well as wat kind of wax is used to make up the candle?

I wish they had some more videos, it's relaxing to watch this process.

@hihi-pk8fo

8 жыл бұрын

Very

@Mina_Contrel

7 жыл бұрын

Nuts Ooh you should check out some asmr videos they are all about relaxing processes

Beautiful candles. Very relaxing to watch these being made. Wish I lived closer to Busch Gardens. :)

@Kimi_Khaos

4 жыл бұрын

I live 5 minutes from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.. really wish they has this here.

This was amazing. I am a crafter from way back and I have never seen this done. You have to build your color from the inside out , and then when you work it the color is from outside in. Amazing. Thank you

also, this fella is really good at this, I've seen a lot of videos....this candle is amazing!

Really amazing work.

So far my favorite

I wish the video was longer I would have loved to see this candle after it was glazed.

I like this very much. Because this beautiful

Te agradezco mucho tu ayuda para los que estamos comenzando!

Wow! Mega talent!👍👍👍👍👍😗😗😗😗😃😃😃😃

What are the raw materials used in the manufacture of this kind of beautiful and wonderful candles. You are a great artist

Awesome

To all who have watched and will watch this video: I am not the candle maker in the video. He was making one for me. I wish I could answer your questions about the wax or candle-making process, but I can't. Sorry.

@daveykat26

5 жыл бұрын

Do you know if Busch Gardens Williamsburg still has the candle carvers? Thank you for filming this by the way.

@ZerkerEOD

4 жыл бұрын

He's my father and I just showed him your video and he's very happy to see all the great remarks about him and the process. And yes he's still in Busch Gardens and will be there this year also

@melp4054

4 жыл бұрын

@@ZerkerEOD does he have a FB or KZread page

@ZerkerEOD

4 жыл бұрын

@@melp4054 I have built them a website and they haven't started using it yet but they do have a Facebook page that is monitored by me at facebook.com/candlemakerva/ The Best way to contact them though is by calling. I can get you the number privately is you message the FB page linked above.

superb

Thank you for posting this! Does anyone have any idea of the wax warmer he uses?

@TheCouncilofSteel

8 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! This is from Busch Gardens in Virginia.

Than you so much, but I have a question if I want to put fragance what is it the correct temperature?.

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that guy is the background really pissed him off

@redresearchanalyst

7 жыл бұрын

I think that was a woman, I thought it was a heckler at first myself.

Please let me know which wax are you using and what additives are the best ...if I could have you're recipe for the right ingredients I would be most grateful ...i must be doing something wrong ...thanks

Can u teach me? I'm from malaysia.. so excited to learning this..

Hard work

What kind of knife you use sir....I also wanna try this...

HOW DO YOU GET THE WAX TO DRIP AND COLLECT IN ORDER TO MAKE A MUSHROOM AT THE END OF THE CARVING. I COULD NOT GET DRIPS LIKE THIS TO MAKE MUSHROOMS. THE WAX ALWAYS GOES WATERY AND DRIP DRY...BEFORE DIPPING INTO THE WATER BUCKET......CAN ANYONE PLEASE ADVISE. MUCH THANKS

@alinelaura7714

8 жыл бұрын

It should happen naturally. Try lowering the temperature slightly, not much, test and play around with it. Then, try to pull the candle out of the wax and into the water as quickly as you can, and make sure the water is VERY cold. Not room temperature. I hope this helps.

I wish I knew how to get that jet black color. I always get gray.

@suzannahseidel6031

4 жыл бұрын

Bo L More dye, or different dye. The best dye for these candles is a pigment dye (different to regular candle dyes used in pillar candles) which has the rich colour that coats so well.

I am an Ecuadorian woman who is trying to start the carved candle business here. So far I do not know yet what the white stuff is. Is it just white diluted wax or another stuff?

@nutsooh4800

8 жыл бұрын

the white in candle carving is white pigment color added to wax, a solid type of dye. some people add titanium dioxide I've heard.

If you could cut out background noise so can hear you clearer would be nice.

Is it just me or does that look like fun to do

@hihi-pk8fo

8 жыл бұрын

omg it's not just u

@Zulfburht

8 жыл бұрын

now i want to make a bunch of candles

@alinelaura7714

8 жыл бұрын

Most of those workers have had a year of training. It's hard to get the perfect opacity without getting thick sections, and to get the perfect point where it's soft enough to sculpt, plus the risk of the pieces just breaking is huge. Trust me, it's stressful :(

Hi guys how r you. i really really love carved candles and i came to the us for summer vacation and i badly wanna learn how to carve the candles but i dont know where. Im staying in tampa and orlando in florida. please does any one know where i can find slasses or courses here in tampa or orlando. im here till the end og august. Thanx a lot and i'll really appreciate your help.

@eric86vabeach

6 жыл бұрын

they teach the call I know that 757.4 CANDLE or 757.422.6353

Are there places you can go to that teach you how to do this? I hear people who do it are taught for a full year, but no one ever mentions where they are taught. I've been looking into this for the past few days.

@brookemeadow7467

5 жыл бұрын

I am self learned, watch KZread videos! I was thinking of making a video to explain everything for others. It's very hard to find all the info need

@suzannahseidel6031

4 жыл бұрын

Brooke Meadow so true! I am also self taught and it does take a long time to gather all the info.

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beautiful work, I also try to make candles, such as this but I have a problem, my wax hardens very fast and crack when cut, what should I do to avoid this? thank you

@TheCouncilofSteel

7 жыл бұрын

donnytraseista I wish I could advise you, but I'm not the man in the video. I just recorded him (with his permission) making my father's candle.

@theslimefactory1870

7 жыл бұрын

donnytraseista u should look more into the wax you use and think about changing something

@donnytraseista

7 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks for your answer TheCouncilofSteel

@donnytraseista

7 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks for the reply Jazzy Aj 3305, someone told me it's not good wax that I have, I have a more elastic type wax

@bol.8749

5 жыл бұрын

It's a high heat point paraffin wax. It's called igi1343 from lone Star candle Co.

I was just at Busch Gardens. Is this still there? I didn't see it.

@ZerkerEOD

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are, they are in New France I think next to the train

Parafina tip 1 ... Parafina mai tare se pune la Miez 2 parafina tip 2 cea elastica. Vine la urmă?

I want to learn the art of dipped candle making. what is a good place to buy the vats, was etc,?

@TheCouncilofSteel

7 жыл бұрын

Clay Woman Thanks for watching! Sorry, but I'm not the guy making the candle. I was at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA and ordered a custom candle from him.

@claywoman9132

7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@eric86vabeach

6 жыл бұрын

you can call them and they have class 757.4 CANDLE or 757.422.6353

Was just curious if you know what this specific type of candle making/carving is called? Ive been trying to find equipment but cant find the exact name of the wax melter with multiple wells that everyone uses to make these candles. I love them.

@gachagacz8921

8 жыл бұрын

+Samantha Burgess It's called cut and curl I'm new to it also...punch it in google, watch candle carving vids on youtube and you're on your way. good luck

@lonnieharrison4263

8 жыл бұрын

+Samantha Burgess , I started about a year ago. The process can be complicated. It takes practice and the right amount of additives in the wax so that you will be able to curl it and it stays. I can email it to you. Also the wax vats to put it in can be expensive as well. you need a double holder because the wax melts at around 165 degrees. so you would need that additional layer of protection to be safe. I have to dipping tanks so far. I am constructing a third so I can go to different fairs and other local events. Do your research because getting started can be costly as well.

@teshe189

8 жыл бұрын

+Lonnie Harrison dear how can you help me to take training?

@nutsooh4800

8 жыл бұрын

+Lonnie Harrison , what do you use for additives?

@nutsooh4800

8 жыл бұрын

cut and curl candles

can u make a alabama crimson tide candle

@GamerChicSteph

8 жыл бұрын

Now that's a candle worth making! Roll Tide!

@eric86vabeach

6 жыл бұрын

they can I have seen it

Cool. Pretty sure Mike doesn't like Phil very much :)

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How can I purchase your beautiful candles? Please reply

@TheCouncilofSteel

6 жыл бұрын

Doris Nally Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not the guy in the video. He is the candle carver at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA.

@ZerkerEOD

4 жыл бұрын

They are working on getting a website setup at candlecarverva.com

Which wax u use in it. Its solid paraffin wax or something else.please tell me

@TheCouncilofSteel

6 жыл бұрын

Abode of KBoss Sorry for the late reply, but I have no idea. I'm not the guy making the candles. He made that one for me at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA.

@suzannahseidel6031

4 жыл бұрын

Its usually straight parffin with a tiny bit of microcrystaline wax to help it stay flexible

Who is this man in this video...does anyone know ?

@davmoart

2 жыл бұрын

His name is Mike Sullivan. I went to high school with him in Virginia Beach back in the 1970s. We both took as an elective class a class called Industrial Arts where we all learned how to do different crafts. Mike just took off with candle making and he made a life long career with it. He is in fact a master candle making craftsman.

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how to order online

@eric86vabeach

6 жыл бұрын

you can order on the phone I know @ 757.4 CANDLE or 757.422.6353

Hufflepuff colors, tho

Wheres the rest!? lol

How can I order a candle from him?

@brennaalldredge2983

7 жыл бұрын

I know him personally I'll ask him about it

@rosejordan7847

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@23bobjr

7 жыл бұрын

no you dont

@brennaalldredge2983

7 жыл бұрын

23bobjr I do know him personally because I work at Busch Gardens and I have known him for over 15 years

@daveykat26

5 жыл бұрын

Does Busch Gardens Williamsburg still have the candle carvers?

I love candles p.s. don,t wast the candle driping on the bottom tarn that into a candle tttttttttoooooooo!!!!_.....

I really wanted an close-up on this video, like other candle carving videos. I could nt able to see properly. And that guy frm background was really irritating.

it was so pretty.... then he put a bruins logo on it ;.;

also, this fella is really good at this, I've seen a lot of videos....this candle is amazing!

Please let me know which wax are you using and what additives are the best ...if I could have you're recipe for the right ingredients I would be most grateful ...i must be doing something wrong ...thanks

I love candles p.s. don,t wast the candle driping on the bottom tarn that into a candle tttttttttoooooooo!!!!_.....

@ZerkerEOD

4 жыл бұрын

He does, he makes them into mushrooms with wicks