How to make your own candles

Make your own homemade candles in nine easy steps

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by Bryony Firth-Bernard |
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You can’t beat lighting a beautifully scented candle to wind down as part of your self-care routine. But if you’re someone who buys candles quite frequently, you’ll know they don’t always come cheap. That's why, at Yours, we've put together a guide on how to make your own candles.

Making your own candles is fun, can help cut your regular candle costs and is a great way to create something completely personal to you. Believe it or not, making your own candles isn’t actually as hard as you may think. Here’s a great step-by-step guide from Supplies for Candles on how to do it...

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How to make your own candles at home

To make a 20cl candle you will need:

• Candle Wax

• Wicks

• Candle Glasses

• Container

• Pouring Jug

• Utensil to stir the wax (wooden spatula or lollypop stick)

• Thermometer

Optional:

• Fragrance Oils

• Candle Dyes

• Wick centring tool

Method

How to make your own scented candles

If you want to make your candles scented or to even have some colour, here's what you need to do:

Make your own candle kit

This candle making kit has everything you need to make your own scented candles. This kit includes premium candle making equipment: natural soy candle wax (480g), 4 x candle scents, 4 x wax dye, 4 x candle pots (4.2oz), 4 x 100% organic cotton candle wicks & wick stickers, 1 x metal stirring spoon, 4 x centring devices, 1 x thermometer, 1 x heat-proof wax melting pot (700ml), 1 x reusable cotton bag, 1 x user manual, 4 x warning labels.

Hazel and Blue Candles Calm & Cosy Soy Candle Making KitHazel and Blue Candles

This soy candle kit is 100 per cent eco-friendly, and vegan, with 100 per cent recyclable packaging and natural ingredients. It comes with all the bits required to make two candles and includes cedarwood and geranium candle oils, for a cosy fragrance.

Coming in different sizes and scents, this aromatherapy candle making kit from Etsy is another favourite. These are handmade aromatherapy candle making kits are designed by an aromatherapist, with 24 years of experience in the beauty industry. Choose from: Lavender & Lime, Rosemary & Peppermint, Rose Geranium & Lime, Orange & Neroli, Neroli & Lemon or Orange & Clove bud.

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