Handmade is gaining more and more popularity. Extravagant jewelry, paintings, toys, decorative elements, gifts - this is only a small part of what enthusiastic craftsmen and amateurs create with their own hands. Today we will talk about how to make a candle at home.
This process does not require special skills and equipment. After reviewing our recommendations and detailed master classes, even beginners can start this exciting process.
CREATING A CANDLE: WHERE TO START
DIY candles are much easier to make than you might think. And the main advantage of such an activity is necessary materials easy to get. If you look carefully, you will find them even in your home.
MATERIALS FOR HOMEMADE CANDLE
Wax, stearin or paraffin are best suited for work. Moreover, it is better for beginners to start acquaintance with the latter, it is the least whimsical to use. You can purchase paraffin wax from the store or use the leftovers of old white candles.
WICK
As a wick, it is best to use natural threads, ideally thick cotton threads. Do not try to use synthetics: such a wick will quickly burn out and leave behind bad smell. To test the thread for naturalness, simply set fire to its tip. If it melts, forming a solid ball at the end, you have synthetics in front of you.
If you have conceived an unusual candle and are thinking how to make an original wick for it, then use colored floss threads. This is a great and natural material.
Remember important rule: The thicker the candle, the thicker the wick should be.
It's easy to make your own. To do this, prepare a solution: in a glass of water, dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons boric acid. Soak cotton thread or floss in it for 12 hours. Then dry them and twist a tourniquet out of them or braid a pigtail.
If this process seems tedious to you, carefully remove the wick from the finished household candle and use it.
CANDLE MOLD
First of all decide on the configuration of the desired candle, and then try to find a hollow object of the same shape. You may find it useful:
Cardboard packages from milk and juices;
. plastic cups from yogurts and desserts;
. egg shell;
. silicone molds for baking;
. glass goblets, wine glasses, glasses and glasses;
. children's pastries;
. figured forms for ice cream;
. tin and glass coffee jars;
. empty cans.
The only requirement is that the mold material must withstand heating up to 100°C.
Another interesting option- pour candles into beautiful transparent glasses. They will not be available, but they will look very stylish and unusual.
Sometimes scented candles are made in tangerine or orange peel. The fruit is pre-cut in half and the pulp is carefully removed. You can also use large shells or coconut shells.
DYES
A white candle is elegant but boring. Naturally, the question arises of how to color the paraffin in order to get bright interior decorations.
For lovers of candle making, it is best and cheapest to take wax crayons for children's creativity. Would you like to receive a special candle? Look for mother-of-pearl crayons - your creation will be unique.
Do not try to use water-soluble gouache or watercolor - you are in for a fiasco. The dye will inevitably settle to the bottom or fall out in flakes. The finished product will look very unpresentable.
WARE FOR MELTING PARAFFIN
In order to melt the paraffin, you will need a small saucepan for a steam bath and an iron bowl. Experienced craftsmen recommend heating paraffin in a steam bath, considering other methods, including a microwave oven, to be fire hazardous.
We recommend that you first also use this method, proven over the years: place a bowl of paraffin in a container of boiling water. If the candle is planned to be colored, add the chalk immediately and mix the melted mass several times to obtain a uniform color.
FRAGRANTS AND DECOR
Any materials at hand are suitable for decorating candles. First, decide on the topic of your work. Pebbles and shells will effectively complement the candles in nautical style. For the New Year theme, use beads, small cones, small decorative balls, ribbons and bows. Decorate candles for Valentine's Day with hearts, sequins, bows, dried flowers, coffee beans, etc.
Scenting homemade candles is best essential oils, which can be purchased at the nearest pharmacy. Another option is to find vanilla cinnamon in your kitchen. It is worth adding flavors to melted paraffin at the very end, after staining.
STEP-BY-STEP WORKSHOPS
We bring to your attention a selection of available master classes that will help beginners learn the basic techniques and techniques of work. If you already know how to create candles with your own hands, you can draw interesting ideas from them for implementation in your work.
COFFEE CANDLE
Do you want to create a romantic mood? Light a coffee candle - its divine aroma will take away all worries, leaving only good mood and serenity. It is especially pleasant in rainy autumn or cold winter. And it is also a great gift for any occasion and even without.
*photo by Valentine
For work you will need:
. paraffin;
. whole coffee beans;
. wick;
. two plastic cups different size;
. wick holder - a teaspoon, wooden stick or plastic coffee stirrer.
If you did not find paraffin, take household candles, you can also get a wick from them.
Crush the paraffin into small pieces with a knife to speed up the melting process. If you took store-bought candles, gently crush them with the blunt side of the knife so as not to damage the wick.
Put the paraffin in a glass jar and lower it into a saucepan with warm water. Heat the water over low heat until the paraffin is completely melted in the jar - it should become transparent.
At this time, prepare the form for pouring. In a larger plastic cup, place the smaller one, after filling it with water. There should be a fairly wide space between the walls of the cups. Pour coffee beans up to half the height between the walls.
Pour the melted paraffin into the mold to the level of the grains, wait 10 minutes. Then pour the paraffin up to the edge of the mold and let it harden completely. This will take about an hour.
Carefully pour the water out of the inner beaker and remove it from the paraffin ring. Lower the wick into the workpiece so that it reaches the bottom of the glass. Tie its upper end to the holder and place it on top of the glass, centering the wick.
Pour melted paraffin into the middle of the candle. Place a few grains on top for decoration. Now, until the candle completely solidifies, you will have to wait 4-6 hours.
Carefully remove the frozen candle from the glass. However, it can be cut with scissors to facilitate manipulation.
If you want the grains to be more visible, blow the sides of the product with hot air from a hair dryer. The paraffin will melt and the surface will become embossed.
It turned out to be an excellent aroma candle, isn't it? Do you want to make it even more romantic? We invite you to create heart-shaped candles using the same technology, which will become an unforgettable gift for your soulmate for Valentine's Day or a birthday.
Watch a detailed video of creating a fragrant coffee candle and you will see that everything is even simpler than it seems at first glance.
RAINBOW CANDLES
Do you want to add bright colors to your home? Interior rainbow candles will help you with this. handmade.
To make them you will need the following ingredients:
. paraffin;
. stearin;
. wick;
. cylindrical shape;
. dyes corresponding to the colors of the rainbow.
You will get more detailed information from the detailed video tutorial. For beginners, it shows all the stages of preparing a candle mass and creating a gradient transition of colors.
MULTI-COLORED CANDLES IN LAYERS
Spectacular colorful candles in a transparent glass will be the highlight of your interior. How to make them, see our master class, illustrated with step-by-step photos.
materials
Before you make colored candles with your own hands, prepare:
Clear wax;
wax pencils;
disposable paper cups;
glass cups;
wicks;
ice cream sticks;
aroma oils;
microwave oven;
grater.
Step 1. Grate ordinary transparent wax and fill paper cups with the resulting material. You only need to fill them with this material by a quarter.
Step 2 Microwave the cup for 45 seconds. Get it out. Stir the wax with a wooden stick. It should melt completely, if this does not happen, send the glass to the oven for another 30 seconds.
Step 3. Dip a wick into an empty glass cup. You can attach its other end to an ice cream stick and put it on top of the cup. This will make it easier for you to keep working. Pour some wax into a glass and wait for it to set. Thus, the wick should be fixed in the center of the cup.
Step 4 Remove the paper wrapper from the wax crayons. Grate them and add desired color crayons in separate cups with wax. For a third of a glass of wax, add shavings of one pencil to get a sufficiently saturated color.
Step 5. Send a glass of colored wax to the microwave for 2.5 minutes. Take it out and while stirring, add a few drops of the chosen aromatic oil. You don't have to, but with oil, your candles will give off a pleasant aroma.
Step 6. While holding the wick, pour the first layer of colored wax into the cup. To get an interesting pattern, tilt the cup at an angle and hold it in that position until the wax sets.
Step 7. Melt cups with wax of a different color in the same way and also, but at the opposite angle, pour them one by one into a glass cup. Each time, fix the container in different positions until the wax sets.
Step 8. Having formed a multi-colored candle, let the wax cool completely.
Bright and unusual candles ready. You can use them for their intended purpose or give them to friends as souvenirs.
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Another interesting idea is a square multi-colored candle. Wax pencils are also used for its coloring. If you are a beginner, be sure to check out the clear video tutorial, with its help you can easily make such a cool craft for a gift to friends and family.
OPENWORK CANDLES
Decorative candles can be varied design, because talented craftsmen do not get tired to amaze with their imagination and creative experiments. In support of these words, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the method of making an unusual openwork candle.
For work you will need:
. paraffin;
. optional coloring and flavoring;
. wick and holder for it;
. cylindrical shape;
. small ice cubes.
Melt the paraffin in a water bath. If the candle is supposed to be colored, color the candle mass, if you wish, you can also scent it.
Set the wick in the mold so that it reaches the bottom of the mold. Do not forget to fix it on top of an impromptu holder. Pour in crushed ice, not reaching a couple of centimeters from the edges.
Pour the melted candle mass into the mold. Leave the workpiece until the paraffin has completely cooled. In this case, naturally, the ice will melt, and cavities will form inside the candle.
Carefully drain the water and remove the product by pulling on the wick.
Be careful, this beauty is quite fragile and requires careful handling. Such an unusual openwork candle will be a wonderful present for your family and friends. If you use paraffin from old candles for work, get this beauty for free.
You will receive visual instructions for action from detailed videos of creating openwork candles. After viewing them, you can independently make such beauty at home.
Video #1:
Video #2:
Option number 3: And if you are thinking about what to give friends for New Year then surprise them with a handmade red openwork candle. It will be an unforgettable gift and will bring into the house a sense of celebration along with the Christmas mood. See the work of the master and be inspired by your own masterpieces.
MASSAGE CANDLES
The main ingredient for creating a massage candle is soy wax. By adding useful components to it, you can get a product that has healing properties. It no longer acts as a decor, but as a home cosmetic product that makes the skin soft and well-groomed.
Healing properties of essential oils:
Lemon essential oil will help rejuvenate the skin and cleanse the pores.
. Orange oil has an anti-cellulite effect.
. Rose oil stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and promotes skin elasticity.
. Rosemary oil can clear the skin of age spots and make it smooth.
. Patchouli oil is great for moisturizing.
. Lavender oil will delight you with its healing effect.
Solid vegetable oils are also added to massage candles. For example, cocoa butter is used to moisturize and tone the skin. And with its regular use, cosmetologists promise you smooth and delicate skin.
Exotic shea butter can save dry skin from peeling. Coconut oil, rich in natural antioxidants, can smooth the skin.
The general algorithm for creating a massage candle:
1. melt the wax with hard oils in a water bath;
2. let the mass cool down a little and add liquid oils;
3. cool the mass a little more and add essential oils, extracts and vitamins;
4. pour the resulting candle mass into the mold, after inserting the wick into it;
5. wait for the candle to harden completely and remove it from the mold;
6. The hardened candle is ready for use.
We offer you the most common recipes for effective massage candles.
Recipe #1
Soy wax - 85%;
. avocado and shea butter (aka shea butter) - 5% each;
. patchouli essential oil - 2.8%;
. essential oil of ylang-ylang - 2%;
. vitamin E - 0.2% (a few drops).
Light the finished candle and let it melt a little. Put it out. Put some warm wax on your hand and you can arrange a rejuvenating massage session. Do not be afraid to burn yourself - the melting point of such a candle is much lower than that of paraffin.
Recipe number 2 "Massage candle with a calming effect"
Soy wax - 80g;
. shea butter - 40g;
. almond oil - 40g;
. cocoa butter - 20g;
. essential oils of sage and lavender - 2 g each.
A massage session of such candles is best arranged before going to bed. The calming effect of essential oils will help you relax and fall asleep soundly.
Recipe number 3 "Massage candle with anti-cellulite effect"
Beeswax - 100g;
. cocoa butter - 60g;
. ground chili pepper - 5-10g;
. essential oils of orange and grapefruit - 3 g each.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the suppository. After the massage, you may feel a burning or tingling sensation, which is associated with the presence of chili in the composition.
Regular massage will help get rid of the hated “orange peel”, make the skin soft and supple.
WE DECORATE CANDLES USING DECOUPAGE TECHNIQUE
If you do not have a dye, but you want to create something bright and memorable, do not be discouraged. The simplest candle made from cinder can be turned into a work of art. To do this, you need to have a little patience and decorate the product to your liking.
CANDLE DECORATED WITH DRIED FLOWERS
Dried leaves, stems and flowers will help you create an exclusive candle, which will be almost impossible to repeat. The use of natural materials is limited only by the local flora and your imagination. That's when the ability to collect a herbarium will come in handy in full.
*photo by Lyudmila Klimova
For work you will need:
. any dried flowers;
. 2 candles - for decoration and ordinary;
. tea spoon;
. tweezers;
. nail scissors;
. paraffin for final coverage.
From the dried flowers you have available, compose the composition that you want to bring to life.
Over an ordinary burning candle, heat a teaspoon ( inside over the fire, because the spoon will turn a little black, and in order not to stain the candle, then we will carry out all the manipulations with the other side of the spoon).
Attach a dry flower to the candle to be decorated and gently iron its petals with the outside of the spoon so that they melt to the paraffin and do not stick out. Thick stems may need to be ironed several times while heating the spoon.
Excess stems that extend beyond the candle, carefully cut with scissors.
Glue the rest of the elements in the same way, choosing the desired location for them. Make sure that the edges of the leaves and petals do not stick out.
It remains to fix the result. Melt the paraffin in a water bath, pour it into a container into which you can completely dip the decorated candle.
Holding the candle by the wick, immerse it in melted paraffin, set it on flat surface and let cool. If the petals were not smoothed well and protruding tips remained visible, repeat this procedure again.
Such an elegant candle will conquer any heart and will not be left without attention. Complete it with a beautiful candlestick and it will become a unique decoration of your home.
DECOUPAGE OF CANDLES WITH PAPER TILES
The desire to decorate a candle could come instantly, but there are no dried flowers at hand. In this case, you can do with paper napkins. With their help, you can easily decorate a candle for any holiday.
Choose a napkin with the pattern you want. Cut out the desired elements from the napkin. Carefully remove the two bottom layers of paper from the resulting blanks. Further, the principle of operation is similar to decorating with dried flowers.
Attach the prepared element to the candle and iron it with a hot spoon. Sand the cooled surface with the rough side of a regular kitchen sponge. It is not necessary to immerse the candle in melted paraffin with this method.
Your masterpiece is ready. Make a beautiful arrangement of candles in the New Year's style, fir branches and colored balls. It will bring good mood and holiday atmosphere to your home.
PHOTO-DESIGN IDEAS
Want even more ideas for inspiration. Browse our selection of decorative candles. You are sure to find one that you want to repeat immediately.
We were able to convince you that it is possible to create unique masterpieces even from improvised materials? That is why candle making has become a favorite pastime for many beginners and not only masters.
Original form templates:
Now you know what candles are made of and how, you can get to work. Do not try to use the photo you like as a template and an unconditional ideal. Get inspired by ready-made works to create your own unique candles. A little diligence and perseverance - and already your masterpieces will be the standard to follow.
Beeswax has long been considered a valuable material, it was not easy to get it. It was originally used to make candles, which were quite expensive. With the wide development of beekeeping, everything has become much more accessible. However, real wax is still common only in narrow circles of beekeepers. But if you yourself or your relatives are engaged in beekeeping, it will not be difficult for you to get material to create wax candles with your own hands, which will serve as interesting decorative elements or excellent gifts for loved ones.
Natural beeswax has many advantages over paraffin or, for example, gel. Wax candles do not form soot when burned, do not emit carcinogens. They also contain propolis and natural essential oils, which have a beneficial effect on our body when burned.
Among other advantages, it is worth noting that with the spread of industry and industry, urban life, people began to lose touch with nature and therefore appreciate even small news from the green world more. Natural beeswax candles have full right be considered a link between urbanization and handicraft origins.
Rules for working with wax
To avoid force majeure that can overtake you when working with wax, remember a few simple rules:
- Always use an apron. It is desirable that it be made of dense canvas fabric.
- When working with wax, do not wear open clothes. It is better if you wear a sweater or long-sleeved shirt, so as not to get burned if hot wax gets on your body.
- Wax starts to melt at 65o, care must be taken that the wax does not overheat, otherwise it may ignite. This can be easily prevented by heating the material in a water bath when the condition of the wax can be constantly monitored.
- When heating wax, you need to constantly be nearby, you can not leave.
- If wax ignites, it should never be extinguished with water, otherwise an explosion may occur. In this case, you should always have baking soda on hand.
Observing all the rules for working with wax, this activity will bring you only joy and pleasure.
Materials and preparation for work
To make original candles, you need to choose their design and color in advance, decide whether they will be scented or regular.
For work, we need the following materials and tools:
- saucepan for a water bath;
- a container for melting wax;
- candle molds. Before work, it is better to lubricate them with liquid soap, dishwashing detergent or vegetable oil;
- baking soda;
- wick. For wax candles, the use of natural cotton threads is recommended;
- dyes for wax. Natural wax crayons, food coloring (but not water-based), gel pigments can also be used;
- stick or pencil. Needed to secure the wick;
- weight for the wick;
- natural wax. It can be purchased in specialized stores in the form of foundation or granules.
Manufacturing progress
The process of making wax candles is quite simple. If everything is done correctly and all uncomplicated conditions are met, you will enjoy not only the work itself, but also the excellent result. This master class will help you navigate the choice of product and perform it in the best possible way.
First you need to melt the wax in a water bath.
On a note! If you have purchased large pieces of material, then it is better to cut it into smaller pieces.
Next, we proceed to fix the wick. We attach a weight to the lower end of the thread so that the future wick does not hang out when pouring wax into the mold. If it is possible to make a hole in the bottom of the container, then the thread is threaded there and a knot is tied at its end, in this case a weight is not required. It is desirable to wax the thread itself. Tie the upper end of the wick to a pencil or stick, as shown in the photo:
Now you can start filling the form with wax. Let the wax harden. No need to rush to pull the finished candle out of the mold, let it stay in it longer.
When the product has hardened well, you can pull it out of the container by pulling on the end of the wick. This will work if a weight is attached to the wick. If the thread is fixed on the form with a knot, you just need to cut it.
If desired, you can easily and simply give the candle any color and shape. The color is created with the help of dyes, the shape can be initially chosen curly. The easiest option is to use silicone molds for baking. They are easy to handle, it is easy to get a finished candle from them, they can be found in any hardware store in a large assortment:
Also unusual view a candle can be attached using paper gluing:
It is possible to use a detachable form:
The option of using ice to create an openwork candle is very simple and interesting. When filling the form with wax, pieces of ice are added to it, which then flows out through the holes, leaving an unusual ornament:
It is possible to make a magnificent rose from wax with your own hands. This does not require special skills. Making your own petals is not difficult. It is necessary to pour the melted wax on a saucer in a thin layer, then start wrapping the plates that have not completely solidified around the wick.
Video on the topic of the article
The videos below will help you do the wax candle making job correctly and without problems:
People have been using candles for a long time. Previously, they served to illuminate the premises, and now they are an element of decor and a way to create a romantic, festive or cozy atmosphere.
You can find many in stores different types candles, ranging from the simple to the whimsical. Such decorations can be made independently from simple materials. Making decorative candles will not require financial costs and will not take much time, but by showing imagination and putting a piece of your soul into your product, you can create a unique thing that will bring joy to you and your family.
How to make decorative candles with your own hands
What will be required
candle material. Wax, paraffin or stearin. For people who are new to candle making, it is best to start with paraffin wax, as it is easier to work with. Paraffin can be bought or obtained from white household candles or their remains.
Stearin is easily obtained from laundry soap. Grate the soap on a coarse grater or cut it with a knife. Place the chips in a metal container, fill with water so that the liquid covers it and send it to melt for water bath. When the soap has dissolved, take it off the heat and add the vinegar. A thick mass will float to the surface, which must be collected with a spoon after cooling. This mass is stearin, it must be washed several times under water and wrapped in a clean cloth to remove excess moisture.
Wick. For the wick, you will need a thick cotton thread, for example, a braided thread or a floss twisted into a rope. Synthetic materials for candles are unsuitable because they burn quickly and smell unpleasant. It is easier to get a wick from ordinary candles.
The form. Various containers can be used as a mold for making candles: coffee jars, strong packaging, sand molds and plastic balls. If you decide to make a candle narrowed to the top or a round one, the container that you will use for this, for example, a plastic ball, should be cut lengthwise and a hole with a diameter of at least 1 cm should be made at the top so that the composition can be freely poured into it.
Dyes. You can take dry food colors, wax crayons or natural ingredients, such as cocoa. But paints based on alcohol or water are unsuitable for making candles.
Dishes for melting. A small saucepan or bowl is suitable, which is convenient to place on the steam bath.
Additional materials. You will need them to decorate and add flavors to the product. Since DIY candles are a lot of fantasy, you can use whatever you like, such as coffee, dried flowers, shells, beads and sparkles. Candles can be scented with your favorite essential oils, vanilla or cinnamon.
Working process
- Grind the selected raw material and place it in a water bath. If you are using household candles, be sure to remove the wick. The remains of candles must be cleaned of black soot. While stirring, wait until the mass melts. Dip the wick into it several times so that it is saturated and set it aside.
- Add flavoring and coloring to the mass. If you use wax crayons, grind them with a fine grater. When using two or more colors, you can achieve a marble color. And dividing the mass into several parts and coloring them in different colors, you can make a multi-colored candle.
- Lubricate the mold chosen for the candle with vegetable oil or dishwashing detergent. Fix the tip of the wick on a stick, toothpick or pencil and place it on the mold so that the free end of the wick passes through its middle and reaches the bottom. For reliability, a weight, for example, a nut, can be attached to the free part of the wick.
- Pour the melted mass into the mold, wait for it to solidify completely, then pull out the candle by pulling on the wick. If the candle is difficult to remove, immerse the mold in hot water.
- You can decorate candles in different ways, for example, spread dried flowers, blades of grass and seeds around the edges of the mold and then pour the melted mass. To make a coffee candle, you need to pour a layer of coffee beans on the bottom of the mold, pour them with liquid candle material and put the beans on top again. It is better to decorate the product with beads, rhinestones and shells after it has solidified and taken out of the mold. decorative elements inserted into the melted surface of the candle or attached with glue.
And candlesticks can decorate any interior.
To do this, you do not need to buy candles and / or candlesticks, as they can be do it yourself using old candles kept at home and a few handy tools.
Here are a few interesting ideas how can i do beautiful and fragrant candles and candlesticks for them at home.
How to make coffee candles
You will need:
Small bowls or glasses
Candle wax (can be cut from old candles, melted and used)
candle wick
Super glue
coffee beans
Sliced vanilla beans
Pot.
1. Melt the paraffin in the microwave, in a saucepan on an electric stove or in a water bath.
2. Glue the wick to the bottom of a bowl, glass or other shape where you will pour the melted wax next.
3. Pour some paraffin into the mold, add a layer of coffee beans and a layer of vanilla beans. After that, fill out the form to the end. Try to keep the wick straight.
* While pouring paraffin, it can be stirred with a stick.
4. Wait for the paraffin to harden and, if necessary, cut off the excess part of the wick.
How to make a candle (video instruction)
Beautiful candles at home: animals
You will need:
Paraffin (can be from an old candle)
small toy animals
Small candlesticks (with a thin stem)
Drill with a small drill or any thin, hard and sharp object (to make a hole in the toy for a candlestick)
Pliers
Spray paint or acrylic paint.
1. Hold the toy animal with pliers and make a hole in it so that you can insert the candle holder. Be careful not to pierce the toy through.
2. Paint the toy on all sides. If you are using spray paint, then you need to paint on fresh air, and preferably with the use of a respiratory mask ( spray paint contains harmful substances).
* If desired, you can paint the candlesticks.
* Let the paint dry, and then you can light candles or just put candle holders in a prominent place so that they decorate the interior.
DIY shell candles at home
You will need:
deep shells
Paraffin
Short wick
Super glue
Pot.
1. Put the shells on the newspaper.
2. Glue the wick to the bottom of the shell.
3. Melt the paraffin and pour it into the shells.
4. Wait for the paraffin to cool down and you will have the perfect decoration for the bathroom, for example.
Making candles with cinnamon (photo instruction)
You will need:
cinnamon sticks
Thick candle (unscented)
Elastic.
1. Put a rubber band on your candle.
2. Start putting cinnamon sticks under the gum.
* You can use two or three elastic bands for reliability.
* You can decorate the candle with braid, jute sackcloth and / or a sprig with berries (can be artificial).
Homemade candle with spices
You will need:
4 small jars (or 2 large)
2 tbsp. tablespoons of spice (can be cinnamon or a mixture of several spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg)
Olive or nut oil (1/2 cup)
Long wick (about 30cm)
Paraffin
Adhesive tape (adhesive tape)
Scissors
Pot.
1. Pour some oil into a saucepan and put on a small fire, but do not bring to a boil.
2. Add spices to the oil and stir.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Pour the resulting solution into a jar and let it brew for no more than 2 days.
5. Melt the paraffin - cut a piece of paraffin (new or from an old candle), place in a saucepan and put on a small fire.
6. Prepare the wick. Attach it to the bottom of the jar with tape.
7. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the jar.
8. Pour the melted paraffin into the jar and stir to combine the oil and paraffin.
9. Place the jar in the freezer for 20 minutes or just in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
10. When you light a candle, you will feel a pleasant aroma.
Do-it-yourself lemon candle (master class)
You will need:
Paraffin or beeswax
lemon essential oil
Container for paraffin (form).
1. Melt the paraffin in a saucepan over low heat.
2. From a saucepan, pour some melted paraffin wax into the bottom of a candle mold and insert a wick.
* The wick can also be pre-glued to the bottom of the container.
3. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil to the paraffin pan.
4. Pour the melted paraffin into the mould, keeping the wick level.
5. Wait for the wax to cool down.
* You can decorate the candle with jute and film, making it a great addition to a gift.
Making a candle with lavender at home
You will need:
soy wax
soy wicks
Thermometer
flavoring agent
A jar or other container for a candle.
1. Place soy wax in a saucepan and heat to 60-70 degrees. For one large soy candle, you will need 2 cups of crushed wax.
2. While the wax is melting, glue the wick to the candle container.
3. Remove the wax from the stove and let cool to 50 degrees. After that, add a flavoring agent - vanilla aroma oil or lavender.
4. Pour the melted soy wax into the jar. Try to keep the wick straight, for this you can press it with chopsticks or toothpicks.
5. The wax will harden overnight, after which the candle can be used, and if necessary, part of the wick can be cut off if it is too long.
Here is another way to make a scented candle at home:
Summer citrus candles at home
You will need:
jars
floating candles
Lemons and lime
Essential oil with a lemon or other citrus scent
aromatic herbs
Twine or braid.
1. Cut lemons and limes into slices.
2. Place the herbs in the jar. Rosemary, thyme, lavender, and chamomile were used in this example.
3. Fill the jar halfway with water and add 10 drops of essential oil.
4. Place lemon and lime wedges in a jar and top up with water.
5. Now it remains to put a candle on the water and decorate the jar with twine or braid.
People have been using candles for a long time. Previously, they served to illuminate the premises, and now they are an element of decor and a way to create a romantic, festive or cozy atmosphere.
You can find many different types of candles in stores, ranging from the simple to the whimsical. Such decorations can be made independently from simple materials. Making decorative candles does not require financial costs and does not take much time, but by showing imagination and putting a piece of your soul into your product, you can create a unique thing that will bring joy to you and your family.
What will be required
candle material. Wax, paraffin or stearin. For people who are new to candle making, it is best to start with paraffin wax, as it is easier to work with. Paraffin can be bought or obtained from white household candles or their remains.
Stearin is easily obtained from laundry soap. Grate the soap on a coarse grater or cut it with a knife. Place the chips in a metal container, fill with water so that the liquid covers it and send it to melt in a water bath. When the soap has dissolved, take it off the heat and add the vinegar. A thick mass will float to the surface, which must be collected with a spoon after cooling. This mass is stearin, it must be washed several times under water and wrapped in a clean cloth to remove excess moisture.
Wick. For the wick, you will need a thick cotton thread, for example, a braided thread or a floss twisted into a rope. Synthetic materials for candles are unsuitable because they burn quickly and smell unpleasant. It is easier to get a wick from ordinary candles.
The form. Various containers can be used as a mold for making candles: coffee jars, strong packaging, sand molds and plastic balls. If you decide to make a candle narrowed to the top or a round one, the container that you will use for this, for example, a plastic ball, should be cut lengthwise and a hole with a diameter of at least 1 cm should be made at the top so that the composition can be freely poured into it.
Dyes. You can take dry food colors, wax crayons or natural ingredients, such as cocoa. But paints based on alcohol or water are unsuitable for making candles.
Working process
- Grind the selected raw material and place it in a water bath. If you are using household candles, be sure to remove the wick. The remains of candles must be cleaned of black soot. While stirring, wait until the mass melts. Dip the wick into it several times so that it is saturated and set it aside.
- Add flavoring and coloring to the mass. If you use wax crayons, grind them with a fine grater. When using two or more colors, you can achieve a marble color. And by dividing the mass into several parts and painting them in different colors, you can make a multi-colored candle.
- Lubricate the mold chosen for the candle with vegetable oil or dishwashing detergent. Fix the tip of the wick on a stick, toothpick or pencil and place it on the mold so that the free end of the wick passes through its middle and reaches the bottom. For reliability, a weight, for example, a nut, can be attached to the free part of the wick.
- Pour the melted mass into the mold, wait for it to solidify completely, then pull out the candle by pulling on the wick. If the candle is difficult to remove, immerse the mold in hot water.
- You can decorate candles in different ways, for example, spread dried flowers, blades of grass and seeds around the edges of the mold and then pour the melted mass. To make a coffee candle, you need to pour a layer of coffee beans on the bottom of the mold, pour them with liquid candle material and put the beans on top again. It is better to decorate the product with beads, rhinestones and shells after it has solidified and taken out of the mold. Decorative elements are inserted into the melted surface of the candle or attached with glue.
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