Making Homemade Candles

Little homemade candles
Learn how to make homemade candles like these

Candle making is major fun and very easy. If you are like me, you will save a lot of money also. Once you purchase your candle making supplies, you can make as many as you want in your spare time. Here is a list of what items you will need to get started:

  1. Crock pot – a must have in candle making
  2. Some sort of containers. I use glass mason jars for mine. You can use anything that will hold the candle wax in place. I think the mason jars give your home an added country look.
  3. Candle scents. There are many different candle scents to choose from.
  4. Candle color.
  5. Large candle wicks.
  6. A block of candle wax. I buy my wax in the bulk. A 56 lb block is the cheapest way to go.
  7. A measuring cup.
  8. Saran wrap.
  9. Cardboard and rags.

Now you have all your candle making supplies.

Let's Get Started

  1. Put the cardboard down on your work area to avoid spilling anything on it.
  2. Chop your candle wax up into small blocks and put them in the crock pot. Turn the crock pot on high and let the wax melt completely.
  3. Once the candle wax is melted turn the heat off of the crock pot.
  4. Put in the candle scents. A few drops usually works but you can make them stronger if you like.
  5. Pour drops of candle wax dye of the color you decide to make your candles. If you want them darker add more color. Once the candles harden the color will be lighter that what it looks like in the pot.
  6. Take your measuring cup, dip out the wax and fill your containers up.
  7. Insert your candle wicks into the containers. Center the candle wicks by putting the saran wrap on top of the containers and running the candle wick through the center of it. This will hold the wicks in place.
  8. Let the candles harden and trim the candle wicks off even with the top of the container.

Now that you have followed these easy steps, your candles are complete. They will be a lovely addition to your home. Not only did you save some money, you can also sell your candles for a profit. Tare really hot sellers right now. You can figure what it cost you to make each candle and usually double your money. I hope you enjoyed the article and the accompanying candle making experience.

If you want to make different types of candles, just click on one of the following links. Have fun making your own candles.