As more individuals engage in self-care, DIY activities have become popular with consumers adopting creative hobbies from home. Candle making has become an easy at home activity but for beginners there are some things to know. We are here to assist you with some easy candle making tips that will get you started in no time. Are you ready to start making candles? Continue reading for more information.
Buy A Candle Making Kit
Before you can begin making your candles, you must first obtain the necessary components from a local merchant or reputable seller.
Candle making can be a daunting task especially for beginners. Buying a candle making kit makes the process so much easier. Candle making kits come with everything you need to create your first candles including the wax, fragrance, wicks and jars.
Prepare Your Working Station
When creating your ideal candle, research is essential to ensure that no aspect is too small or too large to overlook. Improper preparation is one of the most common candle-making errors.
As a result, you may be missing some tools for a successful candle-making process.
You’ll need to stock up on the following items:
- Dyes
- Oils
- Wicks
- Wax
All of the above can be found inside a candle making kit.
Some other tools that will be required are:
- Vat
- Thermometer
- Candlewick trimming tool
- Pitcher for pouring
- Digital weighing scale
Melt The Wax
While soy is the most popular wax, we’ve observed a growth in the use of other candle wax kinds for candle production, including soy, paraffin, beeswax, coconut, and mixed wax.
Choosing the correct wax influences how a candle burns and how well it captures your smell, so keep those elements in mind when choosing a wax.
After you’ve chosen your wax, place each of your candle containers in a stable area with a paper towel below to protect the surface. You may melt your wax in a saucepan over low heat. To avoid burning, always measure your wax using a thermometer.
Add The Right Amount Of Fragrance
When it comes to making candles, the aroma is crucial. One of the distinguishing features of candle making is the smell, and essential oils are the aroma mainstay that will bring your candle to life.
The amount of candle fragrance to add will largely depend on the supplier. A candle making kit will include instructions on the recommended amount of fragrance oil to add to candle types. Increasing the volume of essential oil droplets in the wax if you want to experiment with the aroma intensity.
As you gain skill, you can experiment with new smell combinations; however, we recommend sticking to a few traditional scents until you feel more secure in your candle-making efforts.
Cooling Process
The most difficult aspect of this procedure is keeping the wicks stable, so if you’re working alone, we recommend using a clothespin or metal candle wick centering device to assist in maintaining the wick centered. Once your wicks are in position, it’s time to pour the wax and let it solidify.
You may now leave your candles away to cool, which can take anywhere from 4-6 hours. The optimal candle drying environment is a warm room, so the wax cools at a slower pace and does not crack around the glass. After the wax has hardened, cut the wick to the appropriate length and your home made candle is ready to use.
