How To Make Your Own Candles

Hold the wick in place but dont pull on it.

How to make your own candles. Step 2 prep your work area. Although its simple to make average candles customizing your wax wick fragrance and container choices will yield spectacular results. Its actually pretty fun to watch. When the temperature on the thermometer reads 140 degrees its time to pour.

Fill a saucepan with water to about the halfway mark. How to make your own crockpot candles. Place your measured amount of wax flakes in the glass container. Its incredibly easy to make your own candles at home.

Things youll need melting wax for candle making wick pen pencil or large clip molds such as jars or tins a double boiler 1 large pot and 1 small pot water scents optional coloring agents optional candy or candle thermometer newspaper cardboard or old cloth to protect your work space warm. Put a good amount of water in the bottom pan put about half a pound of wax in the double boiler this makes the perfect amount to fit in an 8oz mason jar and watch it melt. Candle making can get a little messy so you want to clear off some counter space and. Not only will you save money making your own but you can also give these beauties as gifts during the holidays or any time.

Before you pour the wax into your container let it cool for a few minutes. Begin by deciding what kind of candle maker you are and pick the base for your candles. Then slowly pour the wax into your container. Then place the glass container in the saucepan.

Lavender and rosemary soy wax flakes found at most craft stores or i bought a 2lb bag for about 12 here candle wicks also sold at most craft stores or i bought this bag of 50 for around 9 here choice glass jar mason jar canning jar etc. Step 3 melt the wax.