So you want to learn how to make your own candles. This is easy to do and can be very rewarding. Buy what you need at your local craft store:

1. Wax
2. Wicks
3. Molds

And as with any other hobby, you can also get creative by making candles with:

1. Color
2. Decorations
3. Fragrances

All the other supplies you will need can easily be found at home.

Step 1: Use a double boiler to melt the wax. Have you used a double boiler before? Fill up one large pot and place a smaller pot, holding the wax, on top of the larger pot. Do this to prevent the wax from burning.

Step 2: Next, positing the wax in the middle of the mold and pour the melted wax in.

Step 3: Before removing it from the mold, let your wax cool for about four to six hours. If you find it difficult to remove the wax from the mold, try to freeze it for about 30 minutes. The should work. You also can try non-stick oil in a spray can. Completely spray the mold before pouring the wax in. This is also an effective way to remove the molded wax.

If you want to make your own molds, try liquid latex. Typically, latex molds are too flexible to stand on one end when pouring the wax into them. Cut a hole into a sturdy cardboard that is big enough for the mold to pass through. On the bottom of your latex mold, there should be a lip. Pour wax into the mold as the cardboard acts as a support.

There is a variety of candles for you to make. Try using different colors, a variety of decorations, and other fragrances. The only limit will be your imagination. Your next step might be learning how to make scented candles.

Remember that candle making has been around for hundreds of years. It started out as a way to create light…obviously, it was a necessity then. At present, making wax candles is mostly a hobby. There can be many other reasons. Self gratification is a common reason. Candles are often used as gifts. Making wax candles is also a good craft project for children. Profit is another common reason for making candles. Candles are often the beginning of a home business.

You were asking “how do you make candles?”. Hopefully, you found the answer.

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