Scented candles have a nice scent that gives off healthy atmospheric vibes. You can place them wherever you desire and they not only brighten up your room but add fragrance as well. Scented candles boost your mood and are very therapeutic. Today in this article we are going to learn about how to make scented candles. They are the real mood boosters that you must have in your home to create a good ambiance. Most importantly they can be a great gift for a friend or a loved one. Now let’s talk about making scented candles and what you need to make them.
The materials required to make scented candles
You need just a few supplies to make the candle of your liking that will also have a lovely fragrance. You won’t have to look for every single ingredient as you would already have them at your home. Here are the materials you need to learn how to make scented candles:
- Soy wax flakes
- Natural candle wicks
- Fragrance or you could have essential oils
- Mason jars or a simple sturdy glass jar
- Stirring device
- Chopsticks
- Double boiler
Instruction to make the scented candles
Now that we know what materials are needed, we should get to the instructions part. This is the section where you learn exactly how to make scented candles by using the required material mentioned above. Let’s get to it:
- Get the Glass Container and Measure the Wax
For safety reasons, we would recommend you use only the sturdy glass container. You need to fill the container with wax before you melt it. Because this will give you an idea of how much is required to make a candle. Make sure you do not fill the jar too much. This is just to make certain that you use the right amount so that it does not look weird and the candle looks good when it’s lit.
- Melt the Wax
You need to put the Soy wax in the double boiler and melt it at low to medium heat. I would not recommend you to melt wax in the pot because the wax will stick to your pot after it’s dry again. So if you see that soy wax flakes are taking more time to melt then you should increase the heat a bit. Now stir it with chopsticks or a stirring device. You have to be precise with it while making sure that it does not burn.
- Add essential oils
Essential oils are liquid that is extracted from plants. They have a very refreshing plant scent. Once you have your wax melted, you need to add 10 to 20 drops of essential oils to the double boiler. The amount of essential oil you will add will totally depend upon the type of essential oil being used.
- Wick attachment and pouring wax
Attach the wick at the bottom of the jar with some wax. Make sure the wick is in the center, it also comes with a flat metal bottom. The flat metal bottom will help you adjust the wick in the center of your glass jar. Now pour the wax into your container and hold the wick until the wax hardens. Instead of a flat metal thing, you can also use chopsticks to hold the wick in place. After an hour or so the wax will fully harden and you just have to trim the wick and you are good to go.
Conclusion
In this article, we have learned how to make scented candles effectively. We have also mentioned 7 materials you would be needing to make the scented candles. The process is not that hard or complex. You need to prep the container and measure the wax first then afterward melt the wax. Once it’s fully melted, add essential oils. Always use the double boiler for making candles. Finally, attach the wick and make sure the angle is right and it is in the center of the glass jar. Now wait for an hour or so and the wax will fully harden. All these instructions are very easy to follow and I hope you liked this guide. Thanks for Reading!
