Want to learn how to make scented candles? Scented candles add a certain amount of elegance to a room. The light from any candle gives its surroundings a romantic feel. The elegance of the room grows with the fragrance from a scented candle.
A tip on how to make scented candles is that you can purchase fragrance oil, which is available both in craft stores and on the internet. It is better to use oil rather than a water-based or alcohol-based perfume in wax because most waxes are close to oil in their chemical composition. Oil doesn’t dissolve in or mix with water. So, by using water-based perfumes, the liquid will simply float to the bottom of your melted wax.
The good thing about scented candles is that fragrance is noticeable, even if the candle is unlit. They make wonderful gifts and are appreciated even more when they are handmade. The process of how to make scented candles is the same as making regular candles. You will need to consider which kind of wax you are going to use.
Various types of wax are available in today’s market. Soy, palm and beeswax are some natural waxes. There is also paraffin wax which is your basic wax that most candles are made of and there are also gel candles. Both of these types of wax can be used to make scented candles also. Although, with gel candles, the amount of fragrance to be used should also be taken into consideration when choosing the type of wax. High density gel wax holds more fragrance compared to low density gel wax.
When making any type of candle, the wax should first be melted, before pouring it into the candle mold. A double boiler should be used to melt the wax. A smaller pot which contains the wax is placed into a larger pot that is filled with water. The temperature of the stove top should not be too high to make sure that the wax doesn’t burn. The maximum temperature should be around 170-180 degrees and the temperature can be checked with the help of a thermometer. The wick should be added to the mold. The wax can be removed from the heat source when it has completely melted.
Fragrance oil should be added at this time. The composition is such that one ounce of fragrance should be added to one pound of wax. The fragrance concentration will be 6%. One thing to keep in mind when learning how to make scented candles is that care should be taken to avoid excess addition of fragrance. Although it may seem like the more fragrance the better, this is not always the case. Certain problems can arise from using too much fragrance.
The burning capacity of the candle may decrease because of the higher concentration of the liquid. You might end up with pools of liquid in the candle. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your candle making to learn more about how to make scented candles. You can keep records of how much fragrance you use to how much wax and find your own scented candle recipe.
The inclusion of scents and colors in candle making yields more variety. Won’t it feel great to present your loved one with a candle with a soothing essence and a relaxing scent? Now that you understand a little bit more about how to make scented candles, you can do it.