Instructions - How to make a candle?



Look forward to create you own candle!


All you need is:

  • Candle wax (paraffin, rapeseed or soy wax)
  • A candle or mason jar, a can or a cup
  • Wick(s)
  • A pot or a double-walled water bath (e.g. a simmer or milk pot)
  • And a thermometer

And here are the instructions to make your own candle:


1. Prepare materials
  • Choose the container of your choise, such as a glass jar, and clean it
  • Measure or wheigh the wax needed

2. Place wick
  • Attach the wick to the centre of the container
  • You can secure the wick to the bottom of the container with a wick stick or a glue dot to keep it straight

3. Melt wax
  • Melt the wax in a wax melting pot or double-walled water bath
  • Pay attention to melting, mixing and pouring temperatures and to follow the wax manufacturer's instructions
    • It is important that the wax does not get too hot, it must not boil and should only be heated to 80°C (use the thermometer for this)

4. Pouring
  • Carefully pour the melted wax into the container, keeping the wick in the centre
  • Allow the wax to cool completely and harden
  • We recommend a rest and drying period of at least 1-2 days

5. Cut the wick
  • Cut the wick to the desired length


Voilà! Your homemade candle is ready to spread coziness. As an extra you can spread different fragrance oils and candle colors that give your candle great aromas. Just take a look at our CandleCraft shop.

Have fun creating your own candles!


Your CandleCraft team

 

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