How to make candles with your own hands

What is done with your own hands is always pleasant. People especially like to give and receive such things as a gift. After all, their creator, one might say, puts a piece of his soul into them. And candles made by yourself are almost the first thing in such cases.

How to make candles with your own hands

In the modern world, candles are not a big necessity. Most often they are used as a decoration or a gift. Aroma therapy with candles and essential oils is also very useful for the body. However, before starting this activity, you need to consult a doctor.

To do it yourself you need a candle:

• container for melting wax;
• candle mold (purchased in the store, but if you wish, you can make it yourself);
• pan (wide);
• sticks for stirring wax and fixing the wick;
• decor elements;
• wax chalk;
• old candles, stubs, or just unnecessary wax candles;
• cotton threads (for the wick).

The manufacturing process itself is quite simple:

1. The first step is to prepare the shape and wick for the candle.
2. Then the paraffin or wax is melted.
3. The molten paraffin is poured into a mold with a wick.
4. The candle is given time to dry.

You can decorate the candle as you like. The main thing is to choose the right materials. The rest is a matter of your hands and imagination.

DIY gel candles

Nowadays, gel candles have become very popular. After all, the gel itself cannot keep its shape, from this it is poured into various vases or molds, which looks very beautiful. It also makes it possible to refine the interior.

Among other things, the mold into which the gel is poured can be decorated with a wide variety of elements. Your desire and ability to work with details play a role here.

To make a candle yourself, you will need:

• gel wax;
• wick (must be reinforced, since the thread will absorb a lot of gel);
• essential aromatic oils;
• liquid paint;
• candle mold (glass is best);
• decorative figurines (for installation).

It is worth noting that not all aromatic oils are suitable. The ones you can buy at any beauty salon will not work. Special oils are required here. They can be purchased at stores that specialize in all sorts of handmade items.

Manufacturing process:

1. Heat the gel and pour a little into the center of the mold. Place the wick there and allow time to harden.
2. Mix the dye into the melted gel. Add it in parts until you find the shade of color you want.
3. Now you can add aroma oil, in the proportion: one third of a teaspoon to a glass of gel. You can add more for a sharper and more pronounced smell.
4. Then arrange the decorative figures in the container as you like, after soaking them in the gel.
5. After all the steps taken, pour the gel into the mold gently and evenly.
6. The wick is pulled up and wrapped around the pencil. To keep it smooth.
7. Let the candle cool and cut off the wick. Done!

DIY decorative candle

To craft a candle, you will need the following:

• jars (any shape, but the glass must be transparent);
• floating candles (you can cook it yourself or purchase ready-made ones);
• lime (can be substituted with lemons or both);
• essential oils for aroma candles with citrus scent;
• aromatic herbs;
• twine;
• braid.

How to do:

1. Cut the lime into slices or slices. As you like best.
2. Put herbs in the jar. Lavender and rosemary are best combined with citrus. But you can use any herb you like.
3. Fill the jar halfway with clean, filtered water.
4. Now put 10 drops of essential oil in the water.
5. Place lime or lemon wedges in a jar and add more water.
6. The last step is to place a floating candlestick. And the jar itself is tied with twine and braid.

Such a candle looks very beautiful, and smells no less pleasant. It is suitable for both home decoration and a gazebo or veranda.