How to Make Scented Candles at Home

Le scented candles in addition to being aesthetically beautiful to look at, they can also become excellent gift ideas on any occasion and they can also become original wedding favorsAt Christmas, Easter, or for a birthday: there's nothing more appropriate than a candle that releases its pleasant scent throughout the house. Especially if it's a natural product, without a trace of waste. As in the case of DIY eco-friendly candles, made at home, with simple ingredients and at significant savings. Let's see how.

Natural wax

First of all, if you want to make some DIY candles, you need to get some natural waxYou'll need glass or silicone containers, which will also serve as molds. You'll also need wicks, small pots for melting the wax in a double boiler, a wooden spoon, and essential oils of your choice. You can also recycle leftovers from old candles to make new ones. At this point, you can melt the wax in a double boiler over low heat and add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Stir the scented mixture well, and once the wax has melted, dip the wick in the mixture for a few seconds, then let it dry on aluminum foil. This will ensure the wick remains rigid when you insert it into the candle. Then, pour the melted wax into your container and hold the wick vertically so that it is immersed in the wax up to the top, leaving the top exposed. Let the wax dry in the molds, placing them in a cool place. Your beautiful scented candle is ready. As soon as it cools, you can use it immediately.

If you want to be even more creative and create an original candle, even aesthetically, play with the nuances and the scent. Therefore, you can create a multicolored candle, making different layers of wax with different natural dyes, including plant-based ones, which you can find in large retailers in powder or pearl form. Or you can make your own color using a tea bag, which can create different shades of yellow with lemon tea, green tea, or even pink with red berry tea.

Vegetable wax;

The “do it yourself” candle can also be made with the wax of animal or vegetable originSoy wax is excellent, as it has a low melting point and a light scent even when unlit. Soy wax is easy to mold and doesn't require the addition of butter or oils. Rice wax or mimosa wax are also suitable for making candles, but they must be mixed with oils or butter to harden and last longer.

Lard

To make super eco-friendly candles you can use the lard, which was also used in ancient times. Get some glass containers, oil paints (or even wax crayons), scented essences, and, of course, some wicks. Start by gluing the wick to the bottom of the jar using hot glue. To keep the wick upright, wrap the top around a toothpick. Next, melt the lard in a small saucepan over a double boiler; then melt the wax crayons and mix the resulting liquid with the previously melted lard. After stirring, add a few drops of essence. Finally, pour the mixture into the glass container to which you glued the wick. Finally, place the jar in the refrigerator to harden the lard. Your scented candle is ready! At this point, you can decorate the jar and lid as you like, making it a lovely gift idea.

How to make scented candles for the home

Natural wax

Vegetable wax;

Lard

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