| Making your own scented candles could well be | | | | the color you are aiming for. You have to work |
| simpler than you may think. All you need are your | | | | fast here, since you need to keep the wax in its |
| usual candle making supplies: a candle jar, wax (it | | | | liquid state. Now the important point of this all... |
| is up to you what type of wax you want to use), | | | | bring on the scents! |
| candle scents (fragrance oil or scent blend), an | | | | Add the fragrance to the melted wax and mix |
| appropriately-sized wick, dye or coloring, and a | | | | again. Remember - any equipment that has been |
| melting pot. | | | | used for making candles or soaps should never be |
| The steps | | | | used for food again. |
| First, pick out the wick. | | | | When the melted wax has been permeated |
| If this is your first time buying wicks, I | | | | completely by the fragrance, it is time to pour. |
| recommend that you get the kind for jar candles, | | | | You do not need to use candle molds for making |
| 100% cotton wicks, and with metal tabs. Those | | | | jar candles. The glass jar will serve as both mold |
| are usually packed in the dozens and cost less | | | | and container for your new candle. |
| than $10 per package. | | | | Place the glass jar on top of a wax sheet or a |
| Get a candle jar ready. | | | | cookie sheet and carefully pour the content of |
| Place the wick at the very center of the jar and | | | | your melting can into the jar. Fill it up to the level |
| let the wick be 'free standing'. There should be an | | | | that you desire, all the while keeping the cotton |
| allowance of at least 1 inch from the top of the | | | | wick dead center. |
| candle jar. | | | | When you're done, wipe the sides of the jar to |
| Now, melt the main ingredient - your choice of | | | | remove any excess wax and throw away the |
| wax. | | | | used cookie sheet. If this is your first time pouring |
| Place the wax in the melting pot or double boiler | | | | wax, there may be a few drops of wax on the |
| and turn up the flame. Wait for the wax to | | | | cookie sheet. The good news is that the cookie |
| completely liquidify. You know that the wax is | | | | sheet has already absorbed the wax and there is |
| ready for treatment when it becomes very liquid | | | | no need for laborious clean-ups after the project! |
| and transparent. | | | | Check out more insightful articles about how to |
| Next, add the dye or coloring to the wax. | | | | work with candle scents, useful tips, and how to |
| Mix the dye thoroughly until the wax turns into | | | | make your very own scented candles. |