Posts Tagged ‘home made candles’
I recently bought a Yankee candle (rose scented) which was expensive but I love rose scented candles. So far, I haven’t been in rose bliss by any means.. as the candle just burns but doesn’t release much scent. I’m thinking why not try to make some homemade pretty candles instead?!!
So I tried making a soy one this morning because they are easier to make since soy wax cleans up better with just soap and water. I went and bought the materials at a near by shop and started getting my hands dirty as soon as I got home! I bought 1 oz of lemongrass oil ( I was in the mood), 1 lb of soy wax ( the flake from is easier to use I think), some wax dye to color it with and 1 cotton wick. On medium fire I melted the soy wax till completely melted. Then I added my lemongrass oil and stirred it up till totally absorbed in the wax. I added my soy wax compatible green die by simply following the instructions on the label. I positioned the wick in the center of the melted soy wax, which I poured into a recycled jar. Make sure the wick stays centered. Trim it up a bit once the wax is solid and VOILA. A homemade lemongrassy smelling soy candle. Ahhhhhh..