Candle making has become a popular hobby for those looking for an easy and creative way to bring a little extra light and fragrance into their home.
With essential oils, you can infuse your candles with delicious fragrances that not only smell great, but also offer calming aromatherapy benefits.
Let's see how to make candles with essential oils and which ones are best suited for this purpose.
Choosing Essential Oils for Candle Making
When it comes to choosing essential oils for candle making, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
Different essential oils have different properties that can affect the performance of your candle in terms of scent, color, and burn time. Here are some tips for choosing the right essential oil for your project:
Consider how you will use the candle: will it be used as a centerpiece or as an aromatherapy tool?
Depending on your purpose, you may want a stronger scent or something more subtle.
Think about the atmosphere you would like to create
Essential oils come in a variety of scents, from spicy and sweet to earthy and herbal. Choose one that reflects the mood you want to create in the room.
Consider whether you want to get other benefits besides the scent
Some essential oils contain properties that can help reduce stress or promote relaxation.
For example, the Lavender Officinale It is known for its calming effects, while the Peppermint can help clear congestion.
Check the lifespan of each oil in your spark plug
Some essential oils tend to evaporate faster than others, so it’s important to test how long each oil will stay intact when heated over time. This will help ensure your candle doesn’t lose its scent too quickly.
Making your own candle
Making candles with essential oils is pretty simple; all you need are some basic materials like wax flakes, wicks, containers (like mason jars), and any decorations you want to add (like dried flowers).
The procedure is similar to this:
- Place the wax flakes in a bain-marie until they are completely melted.
- Add 30/40 drops of essential oil for every 100 grams of wax flakes
- Pour the melted wax into your preferred container
- Insert the wick into the container making sure it is loose enough to stand upright
- Wait until the wax has cooled and hardened before cutting the excess from the wick.
- Decorate if you wish
- And there you have it! You now have an all-natural scented candle made with essential oils!
Making candles with essential oils is a great way to add a little extra light and scent to your home without having to resort to chemical air fresheners or store-bought scented candles.
With just a few materials and a few basic steps, anyone can make their own scented candles at home! Just remember that choosing the right type of essential oil is key: consider what you will be using it for and choose an oil (or combination of oils) based on its scent profile and potential therapeutic benefits.
Good work!
