How to Make Candles at Home
Learning How to Make Candles at Home is Rewarding
- Making candles is a hobby that lets you unwind and sooth your senses
- More than just a hobby – It’s an art form which allows individuality by creation of “signature” designs
- It’s always a pièce de résistance , or so it seems to the maker
- Learning how to make candles at home isn’t difficult
- Remember – there is no problem with re-melting the candle and starting over from scratch
- Once your “make candles at home” project is completed and you see the results, you get a tremendous feeling of satisfaction
- Candle making can be an enjoyable experience for the whole family
My sister Sarah’s ebook is a great place to start
Secrets to Successful Candle Making
…learn how to make candles at home and bond with the kids
Be Careful
Like any hobby there are potential dangers lurking:
- Take precautions around open flames if you have a gas stove
- When hot wax is involved, it can be dangerous, do not leave it unattended
Fantastic kits are available on how to make candles at home. Once you have mastered the basic kit, the next step is technique. A technique kit will help you in developing stunning candles!
You may also wish to investigate local candle making classes as a means of learning how to make candles at home.
You, you, you. At least…in candle making it can be all about you.
- You…when you choose your perfect candle pattern
- You…when you add your favorite splash of color
- You…when you pick the vibrant tinted beads (non-flammable)
- You…when you design your own stencils
- And you… when you’re crushing herbs to get that awesome scent that fills the room once you finally light your amazing creation
Required Materials
Before you begin making candles gather a few basic materials:
- Candle molds – can be bought at any craft shop
- Paraffin wax – another basic requirement, it can be bought in blocks, granules or flakes…I prefer flakes.
- Stearin – a material that is combined with the melted wax to make it become opaque, firm and long burning.
- Wicks for use with paraffin wax
- Silicone spray when using metal molds
- Double boiler
- Oven mitts
Note 1: Use 3 tablespoons of stearin for every 500 grams of wax.
Note 2: If using dyes, dissolve the dye in the stearin first and then add to melted wax mixture.
Hint 1: Paraffin wax will burn longer when you add small amounts of beeswax.
Hint 2: Place aluminum foil on burners to minimize your mess.
Hint 3: Spread an old rag or newspaper on flat, working area for easy clean up.
Now that you have all this information, it’s time to get started with your delightful candle creations.
My sister Sarah’s ebook is a great place to start
Secrets to Successful Candle Making
…learn how to make candles at home and beautify your home
