How to make scented candles?

How to make scented candles this holiday season energy crisis ? Yes, prices are rising, and little by little, we're getting used to’save money here and there «bits of candlelight» as my grandmother would say! The current period invites us to eat out less and prefer to eat home-cooked meals, to do our own laundry to preserve the planet, but then why make scented candles?

How to make scented candles, and for what purpose?

In a previous article, we asked ourselves what it could be used for household sprays. It's the same with candles. We appreciate our comfort When you come home and everything is tidy, it smells so good. In short, it's a great satisfaction that everyone can relate to. So what's the point of making your own candles when there are tons of sprays and the like on the market?

You see, at first, it can make you feel like you're on the wrong track. a family business. We make pancakes and cakes all the time, so why not make candles? Okay, fine—you can't eat them, and the youngest one puts everything in his mouth… No problem.

Secondly and not least, we live in an age where everything increases. Visit electricity pricesand even worse, the price of our favourite cakes! What infamy! We're going to have to find a solution to enlighten us if we want to keep finding our hidden sweets in the dark! Joking aside, the prices of our favorite home accessories are also going up, so we're going to have to put a stop to this problem once and for all!

Finally, “eco-what?” Doesn’t ring a bell? No worries there either! Still, you don’t like having scents forced on you, and today you feel like being a budding artist and design a scented candle you won't find anywhere else ? Now we're talking! But what ingredients do we need?

The wax

First of all, we need a wax. There are 3 types of wax plant, animal or mineral. Within these three types, there are further sub-categories according to your expectations and habits. Generally speaking, wax is used to provide candle hardness but also properties related to melting, ease of use, etc.… So we need to melt over low heatwax(es) in a bain-marie. Then dip the cotton wick which we'll set aside (standing upright) on a sheet of aluminum foil in the freezer.

Vegetable oil and pigments

Vegetable oils and/or butters, on the other hand, allow you to soften waxes and facilitate melting. Some oils also make excellent colorants. We add them to our mixture once the wax has melted thoroughly with the pigments we’ve chosen. Again, it’s important to research the pigments and the vegetable oil you choose to ensure the result meets your expectations. A few test runs won’t hurt. In terms of measurements, the more oily the material, the faster the candle will burn out so don't exceed 50%. Don't use too much pigment to avoid saturating the wick. It's even better to use oily dyes. Mix with a whip before adding our fragrance to it.

How to make scented candles : Essential oils and fragrances

We add our essential oils at a rate of 30 drops for 500 grams of wax. Do not not elements containing’alcohol even in the smallest amounts, to prevent significant damage. Generally, 5 to 10% of material is enough to give off a pleasant scent. First and foremost, be sure to check the specifications of your oils, because all of them must have an average flash point of 65°C.

How do I finish scented candles?

Coldliquid but with a pasty textureinvert the preparation in the mold where the wick is extended. The fuse was first lit on his metal base and must be straight. Let the candle harden even if it means putting it in the freezer for a few minutes. Light it and enjoy the moment—you’ve just made your own candle in no time!