How to make a DIY Scented Candle at Home?

Have overly priced aromatic candles ever overwhelmed you? If your answer is yes, then you are at the right place today. While scented candles are a must-have luxury, their costs can sometimes be pretty daunting. However, today I have brought you the easiest solution to this problem: Make your candle yourself! You may be wondering if it would be possible for a common man or not. Well, I assure you that with this step-by-step guide, you will quickly learn how to make a DIY scented candle at home. So let’s get straight into it.

Making Scented Candles at home: Step-by-Step Guide

• Preparation Time: 18-20 minutes
• Total Time: 3-4 hours
• Yield: 4 candles ( small size)
• Four 8-ounce jars are needed
• wooden stick for stirring
• natural wicks, or any other you prefer.

Step 1 : Get some Soy Wax

Soy Wax is the ultimate ingredient you need for making your candle. Almost 6 cups of soy wax flakes would do the job for you. Put the flakes into a pot. Now, turn your flame to medium heat and start melting the soy wax. Stir using a wooden skewer. The purpose of using soy wax lies in the fact that it is easy to handle. In addition to this, soy wax candles are not toxic. They also burn cleaner releasing little or no soot at all. However, soy wax is very sticky. Therefore, use something disposable for mixing. A wooden stick or stirrer might do the job. In case you don’t have soy wax at your home, you can always check on Amazon.

Step 2 : Mix your Essential Oils

Once the soy wax is completely melted, add your mixture of essential oils to the pot. Almost 100-120 drops may be needed. Although it seems like this is a lot, remember you will use this mixture for 4 candles. The number of drops is dependent on the potency and type of essential oils you are using.

Step 3: Make Some Important Preparations

Select some nice jars and measure their length. Then, bring out your wicks and cut them such that the length of each cutting is taller than the jar. Now, tape your wicks to the bottom of the jar. You may put some wax to secure the wicks. Make sure that the wick is completely straight. This is important to avoid the burning flame from being flunky.

Step 4: Pour the candle wax

Pour the wax directly into the mason jar and wait for it to solidify for one hour. Once solidified, look for a nice spot to flaunt your DIY scented candles.

FAQs

Which essential oils are best for scented candles?

The best essential oils for a scented candle depend on which keynote you want. Add grapefruit, lemon, sweet orange, or lime’s essential oil to create a citrusy note. For a floral smell, rose, lavender, and jasmine oils are some good options. Similarly, if you intend to make a herbal candle, use sage, basil, and rosemary essential oils.

Why do my homemade candles don’t smell?

Homemade candles usually don’t smell strong because you are adding essential oils at too high of a temperature. This is because too high temperatures simply burn away the essential oil. Let the temperature drop a little before pouring your essential oils and mixing them with the soy wax.

Why do scented candles stop smelling after some time?

Scented Candles stop smelling strong when you don’t cover them with a lid. This is because the absence of a lid makes the essential oils evaporate. It especially happens if you place your scented candles in a room that is mostly kept warm.

Which wax holds the scent the best?

Different candle waxes are famous for different purposes. Paraffin Wax, in particular, is famous for storing the scent for longer. Therefore, choose this cheap option if you can handle it easily.

The Bottom Line

When it comes to decorating your home, scented candles are a must-have. Whether it’s your living room or bathroom, the right scented candles will instantly uplift their vibe. Also, they can be extremely helpful when you are trying to get rid of that smelly shoe rack. (Don’t forget to check out my full article on smelly shoe racks). However, these candles can be quite expensive at times. If that’s the case, you can always make your own DIY scented candles at home. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make a DIY scented candle at home and let us know whether it worked for you.