Scented candles are a great gift to give.
It is also a nice decorative element. Plus, it smells good!
Unfortunately, they are often very expensive.
I don't know about you, but my budget doesn't allow me to spend hundreds of dollars a year on scented candles.
That's why I'm so happy to have found a more economical and ecological alternative:making them myself without chemicals!
I feel that my craze for scented candles is not about to end;)
- Wax pellets
- Pre-waxed candle wicks with backing, like these
- Containers to hold the candles (for example small glass jars)
- Essential oils to perfume according to your tastes
- 1 glass measuring container (with a spout if possible)
- 1 pan
- Skewer skewers
- Scotch
- Scissors
Place the metal piece at the base of the wick in the bottom of your small pot. Then, take a skewer and tape the other end of the wick to the skewer. The wick must be well pulled and straight.
Lay the skewer across the top of your container and leave the wick straight.
Take the pot that will serve as a container for the candle. Measure the exact capacity of the container by adding water. Pour the water into the measuring cup.
Thanks to this trick, you now know the exact capacity of the pot and can measure it.
Take the wax pellet. Measure the equivalent of a double capacity of the pot. For example, if the capacity of the jar was 50 ml, prepare 100 ml of wax.
Fill your pot halfway with water. Then, drop the glass container that contains the wax flakes into this water. If you can, put them directly into the dispenser with the spout.
Make sure water does not enter the container. Then heat over medium heat.
Use a metal spoon or spatula to stir the wax.
Once the wax is completely melted, remove it from the pan.
Now you have to choose the strength of the perfume.
If you want a medium scented candle, add about 10 drops of essential oil per 450g of wax.
If you want your candle to smell stronger, add several more drops.
You can also color your candle by adding a few drops of food coloring.
Remember to stir well so that the products mix well.
Put your small jars in a place where you can leave them untouched for a few hours. Above all, do not touch the pots when the wax is hot!
Then, hold the skewer firmly while you pour the wax into the container. It is best to use the container with a spout.
Pour to desired height.
Allow the wax to cool and set for approximately 3-4 hours.
It is best to leave it at room temperature:this prevents the wax from cracking.
And there you have it, you have made a natural scented candle without chemicals :-)
All you have to do is turn it on to enjoy it.
You now know how to make homemade natural scented candles!
You see... it's super easy to make your own candle.
The creation of a homemade candle is also faster to do and it is economical. And don't forget that it can also make a very nice gift!
Have you tried this homemade candle recipe? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
