How to Make Homemade Candles for Beginners
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How to Make Homemade Candles for Beginners
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While candles add warmth and light to every space, making your home feel cozier, they don't last forever and can be a little pricey. It's easy to learn how to make candles ; they contain three main components: wax, a wick, and a container.
There are many different types of candles , and you control what goes into them. So if you're sensitive to fragrance, leave it out. Use soy wax if you're concerned about keeping the air in your home as clean as possible.
Before you start, read through the full instructions for making homemade candles. When you re ready to begin, prep the area where you ll make your candle. Cover the surface with newspaper or a brown paper bag.
After making your first candle, you can get more adventurous and try making different types of candles; be sure to choose the appropriate wax and wick for a more advanced project. Want a more personal touch? You can customize your candle even further by selecting a fragrance or essential oil to scent your candle—the variations of candles you can make are limited only by your imagination and your willingness to experiment.
What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
Pot Hot plate or electric stoveMaterials
Wax Wick Container Fragrance (optional) Color (optional) Skewers or Popsicle sticksInstructions
Place the Wick
Before you pour the wax, place your wick into the appropriate vessel. We like to use an empty candle container that was previously used up—it s both eco-friendly and budget-friendly!
The Spruce / Caylin HarrisHeat the Wax
Set up the pot over a heat source, such as a hot plate or electric stove. Add the wax and allow it to melt. Add your color and fragrance to the melted wax in the pot, if desired.
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Carefully pour the hot wax into the container. Use skewers or popsicle sticks to help keep the wick in place. Let the wax cool completely and then trim the wick down to size.
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