How to make a scented candle

This post-instruction is for those who prefer really nice-smelling candles to the chemistry that is sold in our stores. Of course, there are manufacturers who add really natural oils to their products, but these candles are very expensive. So if you have a desire to tinker a little and try yourself in candle making, patience and, of course, free time, this post is for you.

Ingredients

I will try to give you the most concise and understandable instructions on how to make scented candles.

You will need:

- wax or paraffin (old candles can be used);

- essential oils of your choice;

- lace;

- scissors;

- small glass jars into which candles will be poured;

- heat-resistant ware for melting wax;

- a special thermometer for measuring the temperature of molten wax (optional);

- a thin wooden stick;

- tape measure or ruler;

- cutting board;

- nut for holding the cord.

Manufacturing

1. Wash and dry the containers in which you are going to pour candles. These can be small glass jars, tall glasses of various shapes, ceramic or porcelain cups.

2. Line a work surface with baking paper. Since the wax will be soft, it can stick to the table and be difficult to remove.

3. Break a block of wax or an old candle into small pieces - this will melt faster.

4. Now you need to prepare the candle wick - make a "seed". This will ensure that the wick matches the color of the candle, burns more slowly, and is easier to install. So, first you need to melt the wax! Pour a small amount of small pieces of wax or paraffin into a bowl and place in a water bath. When the wax melts, place the wick of the desired length in there for 20-30 seconds. Then remove from the bowl with tweezers and place on baking paper. Straighten the wick, align it and roll it a little on the table, as if you are making a plasticine sausage. Leave to dry for 10 minutes.

5. After the wick is dry, thread it through the nut to help hold the bottom end of the wick to the bottom of the candle. It can be found either in craft stores or borrowed from tea candles.

6. Heat the wax again, add the remaining pieces there and melt. Then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. You can make mono scents, or you can try mixtures. For example, a few drops of cedar nut oil, a couple of drops of eucalyptus, and three drops of citrus essential oil. Stir the wax well with a wooden spatula.

7. Remove wax from heat. Pour about 1/4 of the wax into an ovenproof dish.

8. Pour some wax into the prepared candlesticks, making sure that the wick is in the middle all the time. Leave to harden for 20-25 minutes. This will help keep the wick in the middle as the candle is poured all the way through.

9. Heat the remaining wax, pour it into a heat-resistant dish and fill the candles to the end.

10. Gently screw the remaining top of the wick onto the wooden stick so that the tension is not very strong. Otherwise, you can pull the nut from the bottom and you will have to redo everything again. Attach the wick to a stick and place it on the edges of the candlestick so that the wick remains in the center of the candle.

11. When the candle has cooled completely, cut the wick so that a small tail, about 5 mm long, remains above the surface.

Trim the tail of the wick every time you use the candle. This is especially true for candles with glass candlesticks, which can burst from overheating if the wick is too long.

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