Candle Making Ideas

If you love lighting beautiful candles at special occasions, then you can make the events more memorable by creating customized candles on your own. Indeed, candle making is a simple and fun activity, which you can enjoy with kids and family members. In case you are planning to make candles for the first time, then do not indulge in complex methods. Rather make the simple candles first and once you are familiar with basic candle making tips, only then try those unique gel candles and scented candles. With easy candle making ideas, you can even make Christmas candles and decorative candles of different shapes and sizes.

Candle Making Ideas

The basic candle making instructions are same for all kinds of candles, be it the regular or the decorative ones. The difference remains in the ingredients and the designs. When it comes to fun ideas for candle making, kids always give the best suggestions. So make sure you involve your child while exploring creative candle making ideas.

Idea #1: Easy-To-Make Container Candles
Required Supplies: Container wax, attractive glass container (or a seashell), glue, cotton wick (preferably pre-tabbed wick), fragrant oil and coloring dye (optional).

Steps for Making Container Candles

• Use a double boiler to liquefy the container wax at about 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Add fragrant oil and coloring dye in the melting wax and stir well.
• In the meantime, add a drop of hot glue at the end of the wick and attach it to the center of the glass container.
• Take the other end of the wick and tie it on a pencil to keep it straight.
• Then, heat the container by placing it in the oven at about 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pour the melted wax gently from the side of the container, until you fill it up to the desired height.
• Leave the container candle for cooling, which may take about 5-6 hours.
• Cut the excess wick off and enjoy your container candles.

Idea #2: Gel Candle Making Ideas
Required Supplies: Gel, deep coloring dye, zinc wick, glue, fragrant oils, embeds (optional), stainless steel pot and candle container (champagne glass).

Steps for Making Gel Candles

• First of all, take the container and attach the zinc wick at the bottom by using a small amount of warm glue.
• Pull the wick up and roll it on a stick or a pencil to keep it straight.
• Make smaller pieces of the gel and melt them in a stainless steel container over a medium flame (about 200 degrees Fahrenheit).
• After the gel liquefies, add coloring dye to it in small amounts, until you get the desired gel color.
• For using embeds, light gel color is preferable to make them more noticeable.
• The next step in making gel candles is to add fragrance; you can use ½ teaspoon per glass of melted gel.
• Preheat the oven and warm the candle container to about 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
• For using embeds, dip them in hot gel first and arrange along the sides of the champagne glass.
• Pour the gel in the container while it is still hot, so as to minimize bubble formation.
• Allow the gel to cool down and trim the excess wick.
• Light the unique gel candles and have fun. Read more on making fruit gel candles.

Idea #3: Make Scented Candles
Required Supplies: Candle wax (paraffin wax), candle molding container (preferably pillar molds), coloring dye, candle scent (either liquid or solid), wick, wax thermometer and stainless steel pot.

Steps for Making Scented Candles

• Gather the required supplies based on whether you are making richly scented candles or scented soy candles.
• Heat the candle wax in the stainless steel pot over a medium flame (about 200 degrees Fahrenheit), until it melts completely.
• Lay the wick in the center of the mold as per the instructions.
• In order to keep the wick straight, you can roll the other end of the wick on a long stick and place it on top of the container.
• Add candle color to the melted wax and stir the mixture for spreading the dye evenly.
• Then add specific amounts of the perfume or the candle scent in the mixture.
• After the candle mixture is blended well, gently pour it into the candle mold.
• Allow the candle wax to cool down and harden. Remove the scented candle from the mold and put it on display.

Apart from these options, you can try new candle making ideas. Such unique candles make ideal gift options for your friends and relatives. So what are you waiting for? Involve your kids and try making decorative candles during their summer vacations and winter holidays. You can use dried petals and herbs as an ingredient for candle making or decorate them on the side of the candle by using adhesive glue. Do not forget to use essential oils of your preferred choice to fill the room with a sweet scent.