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How to make candles

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Your Own Candles Making candles is a great way to have your own unique home fragrance. Making them yourself saves money, and you can create the exact scent that you want! This blog post will give step-by-step instructions on how to make candles at home. Start by gathering the required materials. You will need: - a pot and stove to boil water in (or you can use an electric kettle) - wax flakes or chips - beeswax, soy wax, paraffin, etc. Make sure it's 100% pure; no additives! We recommend buying online for the best prices and selection. - wicks that match your candle size (you'll typically want one per ounce of wax used). Wicks come flat but should be easy to curl into shape with pliers if needed. Get them wick dipper . - dye chips/powders (various colors available) - fragrances - essential oils are great because they smell beautiful while also being gentle in the environment. - containers for your candles (jars, tins, or mugs work well) We t...

how to make soy candles

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 08 Steps to Making Soy Candles: Beginner's Guide Making candles has been a popular hobby for centuries. From how to make candles, how to get started making candles, and how to use candle waxes, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post we will discuss how to make soy candles. Soy is a healthier alternative than paraffin or beeswax because it burns cleaner and leaves less soot behind. It also doesn't produce an odor while burning. The process of making soy candles isn't difficult - here are the 08 steps involved: Step One: Get the Right Supplies Before you begin making your soy candles, be sure to have all of your supplies ready. You will need a few household items that most people already have lying around their house. These include an old pot or saucepan for melting wax, measuring cups and spoons, spoon stirrers (wooden chopsticks or lollipop sticks work great), a wick for each candle you plan to make, and of course the wax itself. You will also need a heat source - eithe...

How to make beeswax candles

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10 Steps to Make Beeswax Candles Beeswax candles are made with natural ingredients, and they can be a great choice for those that are trying to minimize their impact on the environment. Here are 10 steps to make your beeswax candles at home! Step one: gather your supplies. You will need the following items to make beeswax candles at home: - wax - wick that is appropriate for how big of a candle you want to create (you can find these online or in craft stores) - metal containers with lids, such as an old tin canister or even mason jar lids work well! Make sure the bowl fits your desired size and shape of the candle - this will be used to melt down the wax into liquid form. The bowl should also fit inside another larger bowl filled halfway up with water so it acts like a double boiler system when melting down the wax. If using glass jars, use oven mitts when moving them around because they will be hot. - beeswax - how much you use depends on how big of a candle you want to make, and how...