If you love candles, you must know that lighting the home with the warmth of candles is one of the most soothing and comforting things to do. Scented fancy candles are expensive to buy, so you might be glad to know that you can make one at your home.
What Are the Different Types of Candles You Can Make?
Before starting on your candle DIY, you need to decide what kind of candle you want to make as there are different types of candles. Keep reading to know about these types:
- Container candles
- Votive candles
- Pillar candles
- Marble candles
- Floating candles
- Wax filled glass candles
- Taper candles
- Cartridge candles
What are the Different Types of Candle Wax?
Choosing the wax for candle making depends on your preference. What do you want as a final result? Look at the popular wax options available in the market nowadays.
- Paraffin wax candles
- Beeswax candles
- Soy wax candles
- Palm wax candles
- Bayberry wax candles
- Liquid wax candles
How to Make Candles as a Beginner?
Making candles is a great technique if you want to do something creative. While making candles, you can think outside the box and play with your creativity to give fun effects to the candles. Marble effect candles are most popular these days, and this effect is caused by blending two or more for a smoky marble effect. Anyone who loves DIY projects finds them satisfying and favourite. Making a candle from soy wax or paraffin wax is moderately easy. Let’s learn how to make scented candles and make some beautiful candles to give to your loved ones.
Ingredients required to make a soy candle
- Candle making soy wax
- Candle wicks
- Fragrance oil
- Spatula
- Double boiler
- Thermometer
- Container
- Pair of chopsticks
- Tape
Instructions to make a soy candle
Measure the Wax
Before starting the process of candle making, get yourself a clean and flat surface. Measure the wax you would need for a specific container and double the quantity. That would be the exact quantity of the wax you will need.
Melt the Wax
Use a double boiler to melt the wax and stir the wax frequently for 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure not to burn the wax, so keep the flame at a minimum.
Add Fragrance Oil
When the wax has melted, add the fragrance oil you like. Add the amount according to your preference and stir it for a few seconds. You can skip this option, but you will love the floral smell.
Fix the Wick
Attach the wick to the bottom of the container before pouring the wax. You can use hot glue or the melted wax to stick the wick to the bottom.
Pour the Wax
Check the temperature of the wax on the thermometer. When it reads 140 degrees, add the melted mixture into the container and let it cool for some time. Hold the wick in the centre.
Secure the Wick
To keep the wick in the centre and straight, secure it using a pair of chopsticks. Place the wick between the chopsticks and place them onto the container. Now let the wax sit for four to five hours at room temperature.
Add More Wax
Adding melted once after the wax hardened gives a neat and clean look to the candle. If the candle gets hard with an unusual top with holes and cracks, add the melted wax and let it get hard.
Cut the Wick
Leave the wick half an inch and cut the excess.
Enjoy the Homemade Candle
Now your scented candle is ready, and you can enjoy it for 6 to 9 hours.
Making candles at home is cheaper and relaxing. Fancy container candles can be expensive. You can use this amount to make your candle at home. So, use this guide and get ready to make your candles at home.
