Store-bought wax candles are beautiful and varied, but they usually cost more than if you made your own candles yourself. Additionally, such DIY projects can be easily accomplished at home by using natural wax and a few simple ingredients. You can get creative and make various variations, such as bubble candles or scented candles, without much effort. Here are some inspiring examples with instructions that are also suitable for beginners and can be customized.
Discover a new hobby and make cheap DIY candles yourself
While scented or conventionalWax candles add warmth to any roomand add light and make your home more comfortable, they don't last forever. Given the ever-increasing prices, this can get a little pricey over time. However, it is easy to learn how to make these heat and light sources. They usually only contain three main components: wax, a wick and a container. If you are interested in home design, you know that such DIY projects can be a popular choice to create beautiful and unique home decor. Although creating something of your own is satisfying, it can sometimes be difficult to find such a simple project that is fun at the same time.
Additionally, homemade candles are endlessly customizable, classically beautiful, and straightforward. They're a favorite for hobbyists for good reason. If you make your own candles, you can also use them to create personalized gifts for any occasion. There are many different types and you decide what goes into them. For example, if you are sensitive to fragrance, you can leave it out. Use soy wax if keeping the air in your home as clean as possible is important to you. To simplify the process, you can consider the following preparation steps:
- Cover the work surface with newspaper or a brown paper bag.
- Be sure to choose the appropriate wax and wick for a more advanced project.
- You can customize your candle even further by adding a scent of your choice, making sure it won't be harmful when burned.
Without further ado, here are some variations you can start with to test your skills and imagination.
How to make a simple and sustainable soy candle
Before you begin, read through the complete instructions on how to make homemade candles. When you are ready to begin, prepare the area where you will make your candle. All you need is a candle making kit, your favorite scents, and a heat-resistant container to pour your own candles into. Once you've got everything set up, it's easy to do several of these at once. The following materials are required for this:
- Soy wax for candle making
- large candle wicks
- Bottle of fragrance oil of your choice
- Spatula
- heat-resistant container
- Pot for water bath
- Fieberthermometer
- A few chopsticks, popsicle sticks, wooden skewers or pencils
Follow simple step-by-step instructions and make your own candles
- Before you start making candles, you should make sure you have a clean, flat surface to work with. You can also protect the area with newspaper or paper towels. Remove anything you don't want to get wax on.
- Then measure out how much wax you would need to fill your container and then double it. This is how much wax you need to melt.
- Now add the wax to the water bath and let it melt for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once your candle wax has melted, it's time to add fragrance oils. Follow the instructions on the wax package to add the correct amount.
- Simply pour the fragrance oil into your melted wax and stir for a few seconds. Although this step is optional, it can allow for a beautiful floral scent.
- The wick must be attached to the bottom of your container before pouring the wax. You can do this by dipping it into the melting wax and then quickly sticking it to the bottom of the container.
- Then let the wax sit for five minutes to harden. Alternatively, you can also use glue for this.
- Before pouring the candle wax into your container, you should allow it to cool for a few minutes. When the temperature on the thermometer reads 60 degrees, it's time to water.
- Then slowly pour the wax into your container, holding the wick but not pulling on it.
- Leave a small amount of wax in the pot to refill your candle with later.
- To prevent your wick from swaying in the melting wax, you need to secure it in place. Place two chopsticks over the top of the container and position the wick between them to keep it centered while the wax cures.
- Then let the wax harden at room temperature for four hours.
- If your candle has hardened with an unsightly top, you can simply reheat it and add the remaining wax.
- Finally, your candle wick should be less than 1.5cm long. If the candle flickers or has a high flame when lit, you can shorten it accordingly.
DIY candles as a gift idea
Using the suggestions above, you can make decorations for your own home or, better yet, a thoughtful gift for someone else. If you're feeling particularly indulgent, bundle your candles with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for the ultimate gift idea or home display. There are tons of ways to customize your candles, so get creative and don't be afraid to experiment.
Make bubble candles yourself
Last but not least, you can try a popular container-free option that will add texture to your decoration or gift and make it even more unique. The bubble candle trend is just as easy to make and is another easy-on-the-eyes DIY option. Here are the materials you'll need:
- bubble-shaped silicone molds
- Candle wax
- Candle wicks
- Fragrance oils (optional)
- Melting pot and normal cooking pot
- wooden skewer
- Einmachglas
- paper plate
Instructions
- First, thread the candle wick through the rod of the fly and through the hole in the mold.
- Then place the mold with the rod facing up on a paper plate and set it aside.
- Then fill a pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- First add the candle wax flakes to the melting pot and place it in the water bath to melt, stirring constantly.
- Once the wax is completely liquid, pour an amount equal to the size of your silicone molds into a mason jar and add candle wax dye.
- Mix everything with the wooden skewer until the dye has completely dissolved. Add scents as desired.
- Now carefully pour the colored wax into the molds and allow it to solidify completely.
- Once the candle is fully cured, remove the wick rod and mold and trim the wick as needed.
