How to make scented candles


In any moment you can order scented candles from your favorite candle store, but where is the fun in that?  Here, you will learn how to make scented candles which will be a much more rewarding experience.  You may even find out that you have some secret candle making skills that you may like to pursue as a fun and profitable side project. Another reason why making your own scented candles is a great idea is because you may love certain scents but they do not come in the color or design that you like.  Now you will be the master craftsman or craftswoman, in charge of making your ideal scented candle.  Let’s get started!

Getting Your Materials in Order

Making your scented candles can also be more economically satisfying since creating your own candle will cost a fraction of the price of purchasing a scented candle.  Therefore, to begin you will need your supplies.  You will need the following materials:

·         Any type of wax but preferably paraffin wax or gulf wax (1 Pound for an average pillar candle, more for a larger candle).

·         A pouring pot, a pot with handles so that you can comfortably melt and pour the wax without much risk of burning yourself.

·         A wick

·         A Wax or Candy thermometer

·         Liquid Color, Solid Pigment Chip Color or a Colored Powder to dye the candle, if so desired

·         A Candle mold of your choice

·         Preferred scent to add to the candle which comes in liquid form (advanced but stronger) or in a solid form (Easier for beginners but less effective)

·         A hot plate

Heating Up

After you have gathered your materials, you are ready to roll.  You will begin by heating up the hot plate.  While the hot plate warms up, grab the pouring pot and attach the thermometer.  You can then place the pound of wax into the pot to melt.  The thermometer is extremely important since wax can catch on fire when it reaches 375 degrees.  Make sure that the pot always stays around 300 degrees to prevent any hazards.

Let There be Color

With your dye, add it right into the wax once it has all liquefied and stir.    The more color you add, the richer and bolder the color will become.  You can also experiment with color at this stage, mixing different colors and seeing the results.  You can also add glitter for an extra shimmer in your candle.

Scenting the Candle

The most exciting part of creating this unique candle is adding the scent.  You should add in about one ounce of liquid scent to one pound of wax.  Continue to stir the wax to disperse the scent.

Formatting the Candle

Once you have created the liquid version of your candle, you will need to prepare the mold.  Place one end of the wick into the hole of the mold and tie the other end to a stick, which you can place flat across the top of the mold.  Then pour the wax slowly into the mold to avoid any air bubbles.  Tapping the mold after pouring will help to release any air bubbles inside.  Then let the wax solidify for at least one day.  Then, you can remove the candle from the mold and trim the wick if necessary.

That’s it.  Now you can show off your own custom made scented candle to all of your friends and family.