Did you know that you can easily make your own candles? Great for winter when the candles come out of storage again, how about your own citronella candle in summer to ward off mosquitoes, or just for a nice evening on the couch with a good book. I'd be happy to explain how to make them.

SUPPLIES

 

PREPARATION
  1. Fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Then place the melting pot on top of the pan with boiling water, so that it is heated by the steam from the boiling water.
  2. Put the soy wax in the melting pot and let it melt slowly (bain-marie).
  3. Dip the bottom of the wick in the melted wax and stick it to the bottom of the glass where you want to make the candle. This will ensure it stays in the middle later.
  4. Once the soy wax has melted, remove the melting pot from your other pan and let the mixture cool slightly until it starts to solidify a little at the edges. 💡TIP: I usually place the melting pot on a tea towel or a coaster on the counter.
  5. Add the drops of your chosen essential oil(s) and stir so that it is well absorbed and distributed throughout the soy wax.
  6. Optionally add some mica powder to the mixture.
  7. Pour your melted mixture into the glass and let it solidify.
  8. Optionally decorate the top of the candle with some mica powder and/or a few gemstone chips.

And voilà, a beautiful evening can begin!

 

 

TIPS & TRICKS

💡 TIP: You can buy glasses to make your candle in, among other places, from us. We recommend choosing a glass that is oven-safe due to the heat of the candle.

💡 TIP: The above recipe is for making a small candle (slightly larger than a tea light). Want to know how much soy wax you need for your candle? As a guideline, 1 ml of water = 1 gram. This is not exactly the same for wax, but it can be used as a handy guide to estimate how much wax you'll need. Fill your glass with water and measure this amount in a measuring cup; that's roughly how much soy wax you'll need to make your candle. Adjust the recipe as needed for the amount of soy wax you choose.

💡 TIP: In addition to melted candle wax, you can also use a clothespin to secure (hold) your wick in your glass. There are also special holders where you can place your wick.

💡 TIP: Only add the drops of essential oil once the melted wax has cooled down a bit. The hotter the wax still is, the more your essential oil will evaporate and the less strong your final candle will be. A shame!

💡 TIP: Is your candle finished and you want to reuse your glass? Easily clean your glass by filling it with boiling water, which will melt the remaining wax. Once the water has cooled, the wax will solidify on the surface of the water and you can easily remove it. Just give the glass a wipe and you can use it again. You can also clean your melting pot this way ;)

💡 TIP: Prefer to watch a video? Check out the 'DIY Candle' highlight on our Instagram account.

*PLEASE NOTE:
- Essential oils used in candles are often less strong in scent than the synthetic substances often used in ready-made scented candles.
- Take into account pets and (small) children when choosing your essential oils.

 

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Disclaimer:

It is very important that you use 100% pure essential oils and that you are well informed about which oils can be safely ingested and which oils cannot.

There may be a possible interaction between medications and essential oils, including an intensification of medication side effects. Consult your doctor if you have any questions about implementing essential oils into your daily routine. Pay particular attention during a (possible) pregnancy and when using blood thinners, which essential oils are safe to use. Adapted guidelines also apply to children. Consult a qualified doctor for this.

This information has been compiled with the greatest possible care. The information is not intended to make diagnoses, treat, cure, or prevent illnesses, nor to replace medical advice from professional doctors and medications. Anyone suffering from an illness or injury should consult a qualified doctor.
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