Craft: How to Create Your Own Scented Candles
Make these unique handmade soy candles just in time for Christmas
Do you appreciate a handmade gift over a shop-bought item? I know I do! It takes time, energy and thought to tailor a gift to a recipient’s personality. A unique handmade gift equals love, to me anyway. And the perfect handmade gifts, for yourself and others, are these scented soy candles.
Collect little pots, ramekins, egg cups, soufflé moulds or vintage teacups found at vintage shops to house the wax (as long as they are heat resistant). I personally love the teacups. Different sizes and shapes clustered together complement each other as a centrepiece.
It’s easy to colour your wax, too. Only use a little colouring as it’s very strong, especially if you’re drawn to pastel shades.
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You will need:
• Soy wax flakes, wicks and dyes, available at any art and craft supplies shop
• Essential oils
• Pots, cups or dishes to house the wax
• Double boiler (or a bowl on top of a saucepan)
• Soy wax flakes, wicks and dyes, available at any art and craft supplies shop
• Essential oils
• Pots, cups or dishes to house the wax
• Double boiler (or a bowl on top of a saucepan)
STEP 1
Place the wax flakes in a double boiler (preferably with a spout), and melt over low heat. Add colouring if desired. Note, the colour may change when set. Add drops of your favourite essential oil or oil mix.
STEP 2
Place the wick (attached to a little plate) at the base of the container and pour in melted wax. Leave to congeal for about 10 minutes. Trim wick.
Place the wax flakes in a double boiler (preferably with a spout), and melt over low heat. Add colouring if desired. Note, the colour may change when set. Add drops of your favourite essential oil or oil mix.
STEP 2
Place the wick (attached to a little plate) at the base of the container and pour in melted wax. Leave to congeal for about 10 minutes. Trim wick.
Use your candles around the home. Even unlit they smell and look beautiful.
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Have you tried making your own candles? Share your results and photos in the Comments below.
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Have you tried making your own candles? Share your results and photos in the Comments below.
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