Making Scented Jar Candles

Making Scented Jar Candles

Making scented jar candles is a beautiful way to accent your home, especially the bathroom. To make your scented jar candles look their best, choose glassware that is study and has a simple design. You can purchase this glassware for a very low price at most retail stores. You can also find great deals at yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores as well. Try to find glassware that has a lid, if possible.

 Clean the glass prior to using to prevent dust or other particles from building up inside. You if you have a dishwasher, a quick rinse cycle will do the trick. It is not recommended to make scented jar candles in anything other than glass containers for safety reasons.

 You will need to obtain a few supplies in addition to your glassware before you can start the process of making your scented jar candles. Here is a list of the supplies you will need:

  • Double boiler to melt the wax
  • Quality paraffin wax or bees wax
  • Dye
  • Fragrances
  • Wicks with tabs on the bottom
  • Cookie sheets

 Melt the wax in the double boiler to a temperature of about 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it has reached this temperature, add your color and scent.

For best results, microwave the glass containers for a minute or two. This will insure that the wax doesn’t leave unsightly air pockets in the container as it hardens. Place the glass containers on a cookie sheet to make clean up from any spills a snap. Fill each glass container within one inch of the top. Leaving that extra space will allow room for the candle to burn and not drip outside the container. You will need to let your container candles cool for about 20 minutes.

Gently place a wick with tab into each candle container. You will need to keep an eye on them as you will need to make sure the wick stays centered as the wax hardens. Once the candles complete cool, cut the wick to ½ of the top of the candle. A great way to make working with the wicks easier is to take a ball point pen apart. Place the shell of the pen around the wick and use it to guide the wick into place. As the wax hardens, the wick tab will stay firmly in place. You can also clip the top of the wick with a clothes pin laid across the opening to help keep it in place.

You can add some creativity to your scented jar candles by decorating the jars with paint or gluing on colored sequins. Glitter also makes a great design tool. For a simple, yet attractive design, consider gluing a pretty colored ribbon around the top of the scented jar candle. The design of scented jar candles allows them to burn down to almost nothing, ensuring that you get the most use out of each candle.

The possibilities are endless for decorating your scented jar candles. For a great family craft, let your kids decorate the scented jar candles while you take care of working with the hot wax.

The glass containers keep the flame from escaping, preventing dripping and possible fire hazards. However, it is still important to keep the scented jar candles out of the reach of children and to never leave them burning unattended. If you plan to move your scented jar candle, make sure the jar has not become too hot as this can result in severe burns. Candles add beauty and wonderful smells to your home, but caution should always be used when burning them.

Scented jar candles are very simple and inexpensive to make. They also add beauty and romance to any home or occasion. These scented jar candles leave the maker with lots of room for being creative.

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