Handmade is gaining more and more popularity. Extravagant jewelry, paintings, toys, decorative elements, gifts - this is just a small part of what passionate craftsmen and amateurs create with their own hands. Today we will talk about how to make a candle at home.

This process does not require special skills or equipment. After reading our recommendations and detailed master classes, get started on this exciting process even beginners can.

CREATING A CANDLE: WHERE TO START

Making your own candles is much easier than you might think. And the main advantage of such an activity is necessary materials easy to get. If you look hard enough, you can even find them in your home.

MATERIALS FOR HOMEMADE CANDLES

Wax, stearin or paraffin are best suited for the job. Moreover, it is better for beginners to start getting acquainted with the latter; it is the least demanding to use. You can buy paraffin at the store or use leftover old white candles.

WICK

It is best to use natural threads as a wick, ideally thick cotton ones. Do not try to use synthetic wicks: such wicks will burn quickly and leave behind an unpleasant odor. To check if the thread is natural, simply set fire to its tip. If it melts, forming a hard ball at the end, you have synthetics.

If you have an unusual candle in mind and are thinking about how to make an original wick for it, then use colored floss threads. This is an excellent and natural material.

Remember an important rule: the thicker the candle, the thicker the wick should be.

It's easy to make it yourself. To do this, prepare a solution: in a glass of water, dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons boric acid. Soak cotton thread or floss in it for 12 hours. Then dry them and twist them into a rope or braid them.

If you find this process tedious, carefully remove the wick from your finished household candle and use it.

CANDLE Mold

First of all, decide on the configuration of the desired candle, and then try to find a hollow object of the same shape. You may find it useful:

Cardboard bags for milk and juices;
. plastic cups for yoghurts and desserts;
. egg shells;
. silicone baking molds;
. glass goblets, wine glasses, glasses and glasses;
. baby beads;
. shaped ice cream molds;
. tin and glass coffee jars;
. empty tin cans.

The only requirement is that the mold material must withstand heating up to 100°C.

Another interesting option- pour candles into beautiful transparent glasses. You won’t be able to get them, but they will look very stylish and unusual.

Sometimes scented candles are made in tangerine or orange peel. The fruit is first cut in half and the pulp is carefully removed. You can also use large shells or coconut shells.

DYES

A white candle is elegant but boring. Naturally, the question arises of how to color paraffin in order to obtain bright decorations interior

For lovers of candle making, the best and cheapest option is to take wax crayons for children's creativity. Want to get a special candle? Look for pearlescent crayons - your creation will be unique.

Do not try to use water-soluble gouache or watercolor - you will fail. The dye will inevitably settle to the bottom or fall out in flakes. The finished product will look very unpresentable.

Utensils for melting paraffin

In order to melt the paraffin, you will need a small saucepan for a steam bath and an iron bowl. Experienced craftsmen It is recommended to heat paraffin in a steam bath, considering other methods, including the microwave, to be fire hazardous.

To begin with, we recommend that you also use this method, proven over the years: place a bowl of paraffin in a container of boiling water. If you plan to have a colored candle, add the chalk immediately and stir the melted mass several times to obtain a uniform color.

FLAVORS AND DECOR

Any available materials are suitable for decorating candles. First, decide on the topic of your work. Pebbles and shells will effectively complement candles in nautical style. For a New Year's theme, use beads, small cones, small decorative balls, ribbons and bows. Decorate Valentine's Day candles with hearts, sparkles, bows, dried flowers, coffee beans, etc.

It is best to scent homemade candles with essential oils, which can be purchased at your nearest pharmacy. Another option is to find vanilla cinnamon in your kitchen. You should add flavors to the melted paraffin at the very end, after coloring.

STEP-BY-STEP MASTER CLASSES

We bring to your attention a selection of accessible master classes that will help beginners learn basic techniques and techniques. If you already know how to create candles with your own hands, you can draw interesting ideas from them to implement in your creativity.

COFFEE CANDLE

Want to create a romantic mood? Light a coffee candle - its divine aroma will take away all worries, leaving only a good mood and peace. This is especially pleasant in rainy autumn or cold winter. This is also a great gift for any occasion or even no occasion.

*photo by Valentin

To work you will need:
. paraffin;
. whole coffee beans;
. wick;
. two plastic cups different sizes;
. wick holder - a teaspoon, a wooden stick or a plastic coffee stirrer.

If you don’t find paraffin, take household candles, you can also get a wick from them.

Crush the paraffin into small pieces with a knife to speed up the melting process. If you took store-bought candles, carefully crush them with the blunt side of a knife so as not to damage the wick.

Place paraffin in glass jar and put it in a saucepan with warm water. Heat the water over low heat until the paraffin is completely melted in the jar - it should become transparent.

At this time, prepare the mold for pouring. To a larger a plastic cup, place the smaller one after filling it with water. Between the walls of the cups there should be enough wide space. Pour coffee beans up to half the height between the walls.

Pour the melted paraffin into the mold to the level of the grains, wait about 10 minutes. Then pour the paraffin to the edge of the mold and let it harden completely. This will take about an hour.

Carefully pour the water out of the inner glass and remove it from the paraffin ring. Lower the wick into the workpiece so that it reaches the bottom of the glass. Tie its upper end to the holder and place it on top of the glass, centering the wick.

Pour melted paraffin into the middle of the candle. Place a few grains on top for decoration. Now you will have to wait 4-6 hours until the candle hardens completely.

Carefully remove the frozen candle from the glass. At the same time, it can be cut with scissors to facilitate manipulation.

If you want the grain to be better visible, blow the sides of the product with hot air from a hairdryer. The paraffin will melt and the surface will become embossed.

It turned out to be an excellent aroma candle, isn’t it? Do you want to make it even more romantic? We invite you to use the same technology to create heart-shaped candles that will become an unforgettable gift for your significant other for Valentine's Day or a birthday.

Watch a detailed video of creating a fragrant coffee candle and you will see that everything is even simpler than it seems at first glance.

RAINBOW CANDLES

Want to add a pop of color to your home? Interior rainbow candles will help you with this self made.

To make them you will need the following ingredients:
. paraffin;
. stearin;
. wick;
. cylindrical shape;
. dyes corresponding to the colors of the rainbow.

More detailed information you will receive from a detailed video tutorial. For beginning craftsmen, it shows all the stages of preparing candle mass and creating a gradient transition of colors.

COLORFUL CANDLES IN LAYERS

Spectacular colorful candles in a transparent glass will become the highlight of your interior. How to make them, see our master class, illustrated with step-by-step photos.

Materials

Before you make colored candles with your own hands, prepare:

Transparent wax;
wax pencils;
disposable paper cups;
glass cups;
wicks;
ice cream sticks;
aroma oils;
microwave oven;
grater

Step 1. Grate regular transparent wax and fill paper cups with the resulting material. They only need to be filled a quarter full with this material.

Step 2: Microwave the cup for 45 seconds. Get it out. Mix the wax with a wooden stick. It should melt completely; if this does not happen, place the glass in the oven for another 30 seconds.

Step 3. Place the wick in an empty glass cup. You can attach the other end to an ice cream stick and place it on the top of the cup. This will make it easier for you to continue working. Pour some wax into the glass and wait until it sets. Thus, the wick should be fixed in the center of the cup.

Step 4: Remove the paper wrapping from the wax crayons. Grate them and add desired color crayons into separate cups with wax. Add shavings of one pencil to a third of a glass of wax to get a fairly rich color.

Step 5. Place the glass of colored wax in the microwave for 2.5 minutes. Take it out and, stirring, add a few drops of your chosen aromatic oil. You don't have to do this, but with oil your candles will emit a pleasant aroma.

Step 6. While holding the wick, pour the first layer of colored wax into the glass. To get an interesting pattern, tilt the glass at an angle and hold it in this position until the wax sets.

Step 7. In the same way, melt cups with wax of a different color and also, but at the opposite angle, pour them one by one into a glass cup. Fix the container in different positions each time until the wax sets.

Step 8. After forming a multi-colored candle, let the wax cool completely.

Bright and unusual candles are ready. You can use them for their intended purpose or give them to friends as souvenirs.

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Another interesting idea is a square multi-color candle. Wax pencils are also used to color it. If you are a beginner, be sure to check out the clear video tutorial, with its help you can easily make such a cool craft as a gift for friends and family.

OPEN CANDLES

Decorative candles can be of the most varied designs, because talented craftsmen never tire of amaze with their imagination and creative experiments. To confirm these words, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the method of making an unusual openwork candle.

To work you will need:
. paraffin;
. optional coloring and flavoring;
. wick and holder for it;
. cylindrical shape;
. small ice cubes.

Melt the paraffin in a water bath. If the candle is supposed to be colored, color the candle mass; if desired, you can also scent it.

Place the wick in the mold so that it reaches the bottom. Don't forget to secure it on top with an improvised holder. Fill with crushed ice, not reaching a couple of centimeters from the edges.

Pour the melted candle mass into the mold. Leave the workpiece until the paraffin has cooled completely. In this case, naturally, the ice will melt, and cavities will form inside the candle.

Carefully drain the water and remove the product by pulling the wick.

Be careful, this beauty is quite fragile and requires careful handling. This unusual openwork candle will be a wonderful gift for your family and friends. If you use paraffin from old candles for your work, you will get this beauty completely free.

You will receive visual instructions for action from detailed videos of creating openwork candles. After viewing them, you can make such beauty yourself at home.

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Option No. 3: And if you are wondering what to give to your friends on New Year, then surprise them with a handmade red openwork candle. It will be an unforgettable gift and will bring a holiday feeling and Christmas mood to your home. Watch the master's work and be inspired by your own masterpieces.

MASSAGE CANDLES

The main ingredient for creating a massage candle is soy wax. By adding useful components to it, you can get a product that has healing properties. It is no longer a decoration, but a homemade cosmetic product that makes the skin soft and well-groomed.

Healing properties of essential oils:

Helps rejuvenate skin and clean pores essential oil lemon
. Orange oil has an anti-cellulite effect.
. Rose oil stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and promotes skin elasticity.
. Rosemary oil can clear the skin of pigment spots and make it smooth.
. Patchouli oil does a great job of moisturizing.
. Lavender oil will delight you with its healing effect.

Solid vegetable oils are also added to massage candles. For example, cocoa butter is used to moisturize and tone the skin. And with its regular use, cosmetologists promise you smooth and soft skin.

Exotic shea butter can save dry skin from flaking. Coconut oil, rich in natural antioxidants, can smooth the skin.

General algorithm for creating a massage candle:

1. melt the wax with solid oils in a water bath;
2. let the mixture cool slightly and add liquid oils;
3. Cool the mass a little more and add essential oils, extracts and vitamins;
4. pour the resulting candle mass into the mold, after inserting the wick into it;
5. Wait for the candle to completely harden and remove it from the mold;
6. The hardened candle is ready for use.

We offer you the most common recipes for effective massage candles.

Recipe No. 1

Soy wax - 85%;
. avocado and shea butter (aka shea butter) - 5% each;
. patchouli essential oil - 2.8%;
. ylang-ylang essential oil - 2%;
. vitamin E - 0.2% (a few drops).
Light the finished candle and let it melt a little. Put it out. Put some warm wax on your hand and you can treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage session. Don't be afraid to get burned - the melting point of such a candle is much lower than a paraffin candle.

Recipe No. 2 “Massage candle with a calming effect”

Soy wax - 80g;
. shea butter - 40g;
. almond oil - 40g;
. cocoa butter - 20g;
. essential oils of sage and lavender - 2 g each.
A massage session with such candles is best done before bed. The calming effect of essential oils will help you relax and sleep soundly.

Recipe No. 3 “Massage candle with anti-cellulite effect”

Beeswax - 100g;
. cocoa butter - 60g;
. ground chili pepper - 5-10g;
. essential oils of orange and grapefruit - 3 g each.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the candle. After the massage, you may feel a burning or tingling sensation, which is due to the presence of chili in the composition.

Regular massage will help get rid of the hated “orange peel” and make the skin soft and elastic.

WE DECORATE CANDLES USING DECOUPAGE TECHNIQUE

If you don’t have dye, but want to create something bright and memorable, don’t worry. The simplest candle made from cinders can be turned into a work of art. To do this, you need to have a little patience and decorate the product to your liking.

CANDLE DECORATED WITH DRIED FLOWERS

Dried leaves, stems and flowers will help you create an exclusive candle that will be almost impossible to repeat. Usage natural materials limited only by the local flora and your imagination. This is when the ability to collect a herbarium will come in handy.

*photo by Lyudmila Klimova

To work you will need:
. any dried flowers;
. 2 candles - for decoration and a regular one;
. tea spoon;
. tweezers;
. nail scissors;
. paraffin for final coating.

From the dried flowers you have available, create a composition that you want to bring to life.

Heat a teaspoon over a regular burning candle (with the inner side over the fire, since the spoon will turn a little black, and in order not to stain the candle, we will then carry out all manipulations with the other side of the spoon).

Place a dry flower on the candle to be decorated and gently stroke its petals outside spoons so that they melt to the paraffin and do not stick out. Thick stems may need to be ironed several times while heating the spoon.

Carefully trim off any excess stems that extend beyond the candle with scissors.

Glue the remaining elements in the same way, choosing the desired location for them. Make sure that the edges of the leaves and petals do not stick out.

All that remains is to consolidate the result. Melt the paraffin in a water bath and pour it into a container into which you can completely dip the decorated candle.

Holding the candle by the wick, immerse it in melted paraffin, place it on a flat surface and let cool. If the petals were not smoothed well and protruding ends remain visible, repeat this procedure again.

Such an elegant candle will conquer any heart and will not go unnoticed. Complement it with a beautiful candlestick and it will become a unique decoration for your home.

DECOUPAGE CANDLES WITH PAPER NAPLES

The desire to decorate a candle could come instantly, but there are no dried flowers at hand. In this case, you can get by with paper napkins. With their help you can easily decorate a candle for any holiday.

Choose a napkin with the pattern you want. Cut out the necessary elements from a napkin. Carefully remove the bottom two layers of paper from the resulting blanks. Further, the principle of operation is similar to decorating with dried flowers.

Place the prepared element on the candle and iron it with a hot spoon. Sand the cooled surface with the rough side of a regular kitchen sponge. There is no need to immerse the candle in melted paraffin with this method.

Your masterpiece is ready. Compose beautiful composition made from candles in New Year's style, fir branches and colored balls. It will bring a good mood and a festive atmosphere to your home.

PHOTO DESIGN IDEAS

Want even more inspiration? Browse our selection of decorative candles. You will definitely find one that you want to repeat immediately.

We were able to convince you that it is possible to create unique masterpieces even from scrap materials? That is why candle making has become a favorite pastime for many, beginners and not only masters.

Original form templates:

Now you know what and how candles are made from, you can get to work. Don't try to use the photo you like as a template and an unconditional ideal. Be inspired by ready-made projects to create your own unique candles. A little effort and perseverance - and your masterpieces will become a standard to follow.

Candles are an attribute of many holidays and. Candles create the very atmosphere that helps you relax and plunge into a world of harmony. To learn how to make candles with your own hands, a master class will be extremely necessary; this is the easiest way to master the manufacturing technology and create real works of art from paraffin.

Master class for beginners: multi-colored decorative candle in a glass

We don't need any special equipment or expensive materials. Buy in store:

• several white candles;
• a plastic cup with thick walls;
• thin wooden stick;
• clothespin;
• wax pencils;
• several cans of condensed milk, green peas or corn.

We will cut the candles into small pieces, set the wick aside, we will need it for making our candle.

Preparing the wick

In order for it to hold securely, we will make a small hole in the bottom of the glass and stretch the wick into it, and tie a wooden stick to it from the outside. Pull the wick and secure it with a clothespin on top.

Melt the wax

The basis of the master class on DIY decorative candles is the process of preparing wax. To do this, find a saucepan that can simultaneously hold five jars of wax. We heat water in it, put the same amount of wax in each jar, add finely chopped pencils to the jars. We are waiting for the wax to melt and the masses to become homogeneous.

Fill the mold with paraffin

At the very bottom we pour white paraffin, into which we did not add a pencil, then pour the wax one by one different color, the faster you do this, the softer the boundaries between colors will be. The brightness of the color can be changed by varying the number of pencils added.

Remove the candle from the mold

Let's wait until the paraffin hardens completely (1.5-2 hours). After this, you can carefully remove it from the glass.

DIY decorative candle ideas

Once you have mastered the manufacturing technology, you can begin experimenting and unusual decoration. We offer you some simple but original ideas.

Candles with ice

You will need a round mold, paraffin, ice, a wick, a jar and a pan of water to melt the paraffin, and wax crayons for color. All manufacturing steps are the same as described above, but the wax must be the same color. We fix the wick in the mold, pour out pieces of ice, then pour in paraffin so that the surface is even. Leave the workpiece until the paraffin has completely dried, then add water and take out the candles. The larger the pieces of ice, the more massive the patterns will be.

Round candles in Japanese style

To create this option, we will need special round molds for making candles. They can be purchased in stores or ordered online. Melt the paraffin and pour it into the mold, after a few minutes we pierce the mass in the middle with a wooden stick, insert the wick and fill the hole with paraffin. When the wax has completely hardened, carefully remove the craft from the mold, print out the hieroglyph on the computer and attach it to the candle, run a hot iron over it several times to glue it.

Candle-aquarium

If you have been invited to a birthday or any other holiday, and you don’t know what to give to the hero of the occasion, you can create a whole work of art - an aquarium candle. For this we need a small round container, similar to an aquarium. You need to pour decorative small stones into it, secure the wick and place figurines of fish and jellyfish and shells as close to the glass as possible. Before pouring, tie the wick to a stick so that it stands straight and does not move to the side. To make the composition transparent, nothing should be added to the paraffin.

Master class on making gel candles

Recently, gel candles have become especially popular. The manufacturing process is exciting, because you can come up with any composition using shells, figurines, sand, flowers. The gel can be poured into any glass container with thick walls.

We offer you a master class on DIY gel candles, with which you can prepare gifts for your loved ones for the New Year.

First, let's prepare the materials:

• mulled wine glass with thick glass;
• gel for filling (you can purchase ready-made or make it at home);
• 3 cinnamon sticks;
• dried clove flowers;
• dry lemon pieces;
• small snowflakes made of hard material;
• wick.

Fix the wick in the glass, fill the container with gel, then carefully lower all the decorations into it. The liquid is quite viscous, so all objects will be on the surface or in the thickness of the gel. If you want some of the decorations to be at the bottom, then they need to be placed in the glass before pouring.

To prepare the gel you will need

• gelatin – 10 g;
• water – 40 g;
• glycerin – 70 g;
• tannin – 4 gr.

Dissolve gelatin in water, add 50 g. glycerin, put the mixture on low heat and stir until it becomes homogeneous. Then prepare the second mass - the remaining 20 grams. combine glycerin with 4 g. tannin, the mixture will be cloudy; to achieve transparency, it needs to be boiled for a few seconds. Let's combine both mixtures, the candle gel is ready!

Coffee scented candles

You can prepare it at home scented candles, which will delight not only with beautiful appearance, but also soothing or tonic scents. We present to your attention a master class on DIY coffee candles.

Required ingredients:

• paraffin;
• juice box (it will replace the pouring mold);
• wick;
• coffee beans;
• ribbons for decoration;
• vanillin.

We put the paraffin in a water bath, and at this time we prepare the mold for pouring. To do this, it is better to use a small juice box, cutting off the top part from it. In our case, the candle will be square, but if you wish, you can take another shape and make it round.

When the mold is ready, secure the wick. We tie one end to a toothpick, which must be placed on the top of the mold, and secure the wick from below with a few drops of melted paraffin. Pay attention to the thickness of the wick: the wider and more massive the candle, the thicker it should be.

Let's return to paraffin. When it has completely melted, add vanillin and coffee beans, heat the food on the fire for another 10 minutes - until pleasant aroma. Place 10 coffee beans at the bottom of the mold, fill half of the mold with paraffin, and wait 2 hours. Then pour 10 more grains on top and pour out the remaining paraffin. Leave the wax for 12 hours, then carefully cut the mold and take out the finished candle.

Making wedding candles at home

Traditionally, at a wedding, two thin candles are used, which symbolize the bride and groom, and one large one - family hearth.

You can make your own wedding candles. The master class will help you create real works of art. Let's prepare materials:

• mold for thin candles;
• mold for a round candle “family hearth”;
• paraffin
• 3 wicks
• lace, fabric flowers, ribbons for decoration;
• contours on glass for decorating thin candles.

To make wedding candles, paraffin must be white. First, let's prepare a large round candle. To do this, place a wick in the mold, pour paraffin, wait a few hours until it hardens. The “family hearth” candle is ready.

Carved candles - a job for true masters

If you decide to find out how to do carved candles with your own hands, a master class will not be enough. First, you need to prepare multi-colored containers where the candle will be dipped; a constant temperature (75-90 degrees) must be maintained in them using a water bath.

So, for work we need to prepare materials and tools:

• container with paraffin of different colors;
• paraffin blank (candle base);
• container with cold water;
• sharp knife;
• acrylic candle varnish.

You can make the blank yourself by pouring paraffin into a round or square mold; the most difficult work begins later. When the candle is ready, it needs to be dipped 30 times into containers with paraffin of various colors, but after 1 time it must be dipped into white wax. Then we put it in for a while cold water, cut off the smudges to level the base and you can get to work. Remember that the drawing or pattern needs to be thought out in advance, since everything will have to be done very quickly - the paraffin will harden in 15 minutes. The easiest way to carve is to use a thin knife to cut small sections and bend the ends. We tilt the first row in one direction, the second in the other, etc.

To protect the carving, dip the finished craft in acrylic varnish.

Making candles at home is a fascinating activity that requires care and perseverance. Try to make one simple candle, and you will not notice how you will learn how to create carved compositions. We will also reveal secrets.

And candlesticks can decorate any interior.

To do this, you do not need to buy candles and/or candlesticks, as they can be do it yourself, using old candles preserved at home and a few handy tools.

Here are a few interesting ideas how can I do it beautiful and fragrant candles and candlesticks for them at home.

How to make coffee candles

You will need:

Small bowls or glasses

Candle paraffin (can be cut from old candles, melted and used)

Candle wick

Super glue

Coffee beans

Chopped vanilla beans

Pot.

1. Melt the paraffin in the microwave, in a saucepan on an electric stove or in a water bath.

2. Glue the wick to the bottom of a bowl, glass or other form, where you will then pour the melted paraffin.

3. Pour some paraffin into the mold, add a layer of coffee beans and a layer of vanilla beans. After this, fill out the form completely. Try to keep the wick straight.

* While pouring paraffin, you can stir it with a stick.

4. Wait for the paraffin to harden and trim off any excess wick if necessary.

How to make a candle (video instructions)

Beautiful candles at home: animals

You will need:

Paraffin (can be from an old candle)

Small toy animals

Small candlesticks (with thin stem)

A drill with a small drill bit or any thin, hard and sharp object (to make a hole in the toy for the candlestick)

Pliers

Spray paint or acrylic paint.

1. Hold the stuffed animal with pliers and make a hole in it so you can insert a candle holder. Be careful not to pierce the toy all the way through.

2. Paint the toy on all sides. If you use spray paint, then you need to paint in the fresh air, and preferably using a respiratory mask (aerosol paint contains substances harmful to health).

*If desired, you can paint the candlesticks.

* Let the paint dry, and then you can light candles or simply place candlesticks with candles in a prominent place to decorate the interior.

DIY shell candles at home

You will need:

Deep shells

Paraffin

Short wick

Super glue

Pot.

1. Place shells on newspaper.

2. Glue the wick to the bottom of the shell.

3. Melt the paraffin and pour it into the shells.

4. Wait until the paraffin cools down and you will succeed perfect decoration for the bathroom, for example.

Making cinnamon candles (photo instructions)

You will need:

Cinnamon sticks

Thick candle (not scented)

Rubber.

1. Place a rubber band on your candle.

2. Start tucking cinnamon sticks under the gum.

* You can use two or three elastic bands for security.

* You can decorate the candle with braid, jute bag fabric and/or a sprig of berries (can be artificial).

Homemade candle with spices

You will need:

4 small jars (or 2 large)

2 tbsp. spoons of spice (you can use cinnamon or a mixture of several spices, for example, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg)

Olive or nut oil (1/2 cup)

Long wick (about 30 cm)

Paraffin

Adhesive tape (scotch tape)

Scissors

Pot.

1. Pour some oil into a saucepan and place on low heat, but do not bring to a boil.

2. Add spices to the oil and stir.

3. Remove from heat and let cool.

4. Pour the resulting solution into a jar and let it brew for no more than 2 days.

5. Melt the paraffin - cut a piece of paraffin (new or from an old candle), place it in a saucepan and put it on low heat.

6. Prepare the wick. Attach it to the bottom of the jar using tape.

7. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the jar.

8. Pour melted paraffin into the jar and stir to combine the oil and paraffin.

9. Place the jar in the freezer for 20 minutes or just in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

10. When you light a candle, you will feel a pleasant aroma.

DIY lemon candle (master class)

You will need:

Paraffin or beeswax

Lemon essential oil

Container for paraffin (mold).

1. Melt the paraffin in a saucepan over low heat.

2. From a saucepan, pour a little melted paraffin onto the bottom of the candle mold and insert the wick.

* The wick can also be glued to the bottom of the container in advance.

3. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil to a saucepan with paraffin.

4. Pour the melted paraffin into the mold, holding the wick straight.

5. Wait for the paraffin to cool.

* You can decorate the candle with jute and film, making it an excellent addition to the gift.

Making a lavender candle at home

You will need:

Soy wax

Soy wicks

Thermometer

Flavoring agent

A jar or other container for a candle.

1. Place soy wax in a saucepan and heat to 60-70 degrees. For one large soy candle you will need 2 cups of crushed wax.

2. While the wax is melting, glue the wick to the candle container.

3. Remove the wax from the stove and let cool to 50 degrees. After this, add a flavoring agent - vanilla aromatic oil or lavender.

4. Pour the melted soy wax into the jar. Try to keep the wick straight; to do this, you can press it with chopsticks or toothpicks.

5. The wax will harden overnight, after which the candle can be used, and if necessary, you can cut off part of the wick if it is too long.

Here's another way to make a scented candle at home:

Summer citrus candles at home

You will need:

Jars

Floating candles

Lemons and lime

Essential oil with the scent of lemon or other citrus fruits

Aromatic herbs

Twine or braid.

1. Cut lemons and limes into wedges.

2. Place the herbs in a jar. IN in this example Rosemary, thyme, lavender and chamomile were used.

3. Fill the jar halfway with water and add 10 drops of essential oil.

4. Place lemon and lime slices in a jar and add water.

5. Now all that remains is to place a candle on the water and decorate the jar with twine or braid.

You are on the verge of an amazing discovery in the world of candles.

In order not to throw a bunch of materials for making candles into the trash, you first need to study their properties.

• How to save your time?
• How to protect yourself from beginner mistakes?
• How to save on materials and not throw away money spent on materials and their delivery?
• Want to learn how to make candles yourself?
• Do you want a new hobby that you can make money from?
• Then read the article to the end!

From the many materials for creating candles, it is not easy to choose the ones you need. There are a huge number of articles on candle making on the Internet, and, to put it mildly, not all of them are true. Often online stores that sell materials for candles (or for soap and candles) sell them and give incorrect advice or are simply trying to sell you more (in other words, make money off of you).

It is necessary to take into account the properties of each material and separate the necessary from the unimportant.

Candle maker's work table

Your workbench, where you will make candles, should be protected from paraffin, dyes and everything else with which you will create.

The table needs to be covered.

This could be an old newspaper and a magazine divided into sheets, plastic, old cut bags.

It is very convenient to use silicone baking mats (blue and red are mine).

Of course, before starting work, put on an apron or clothing that you don’t mind. If paraffin drips onto clothing, it will be almost impossible to return it to its original form.

Why is a silicone mat so good?

Drops of paraffin that fall past the mold easily come away from it.

It is easy to clean.

Easy to fold, roll and put away.

It is soft and pleasant to the touch.

Water bath device

The very first thing you can’t do without is water bath.

All candles are made from candle mass melted at water bath, otherwise there is no way to melt it. No way! Under no circumstances should candle mass be melted in a microwave, double boiler, or slow cooker...

Otherwise, the paraffin will instantly overheat and ignite!

If you don’t want a fire, then strictly follow these tips.

Water bath only!

What is a water bath?

You will need an old metal saucepan (you will not use it anywhere else) and a smaller ladle, preferably with a long handle.

Water is heated and boiled in a saucepan, heating the candle mass in the ladle. Gradually the mass melts. In this way, paraffin will never reach the boiling point. This means that harmful fumes will not be released into the air you breathe.

Make sure that the melted candle mass does not drip onto the stove.

When paraffin comes into contact with a hot object (or when boiling), it evaporates, releasing harmful fumes. Don't be confused! When melted in a water bath, paraffin does not release anything!

My saucepans look like these two photos. I purchased one ladle from a specialized online store in the USA, and the second I bought secondhand. It is more convenient with a plastic handle, because... doesn't heat up.

Food grade paraffin (P-2)

Why is paraffin called food paraffin? It is used in Food Industry, for example, in coating cheeses to slow down the spoilage of the product.

Paraffin comes in shavings (loose, photo on the left), and comes in lumps (below in the photo). Buying paraffin in briquettes (in sheets) is cheaper.

• Paraffin is a product of petroleum distillation.
• Substance white crystalline structure, in the molten state it has low viscosity.
• Melting point t pl = 40-65 °C.
• Density 0.880-0.915 g/cm³ (15 °C).

Pay attention when purchasing paraffin to its markings. There is also technical paraffin (marked T), which contains a high percentage of technical oils, from which food paraffin is maximally purified!

It is cheaper to buy paraffin in briquettes, but in this case you will have to buy 5 briquettes in a bag, and each factory makes about 5 kg. I’m already used to it and buy paraffin in bulk, 25-45 kg each.

At retail, paraffin is most often sold in shavings (flakes), since it is easier for the seller to pour it and weigh it.

What else is needed, besides paraffin, for candles?

Candles can only be made from paraffin. Then you get the same effect as in the photo. After the candle hardens, the surface turns out to be with bubbles, streaks, or “snowy” - as they say - that is, non-uniform.

• This is due to the fact that paraffin requires a so-called “plasticizer”, because paraffin hardens unevenly.

The snowy effect is great for holiday candles!

We’ll look further at what to do if we want to avoid this effect.

In the meantime, take a look at how you can use the effect!

An important property of paraffin is shrinkage

Due to the fact that paraffin molecules have a weak bond, there is no surface tension, such as that of water, or, for example, a molten soap base. It's weak. Thus, when the paraffin hardens, firstly, it settles, and secondly, a funnel is formed, as in the photo.

• How to remove this funnel?- most frequently asked question. Don't be alarmed when you see a funnel and don't think it's your fault. This funnel always appears. It's important to just hide it. But how?

During the process of hardening the paraffin, it is necessary to pierce the hardening surface with a long knitting needle or stick to remove excess air and open the voids.

And then top up.

This way the funnel can be hidden.

Stearin

Remember we talked about the “snowiness” effect? It can be removed. Stearin can serve as a plasticizer, a binder for paraffin molecules.

That is, if you put paraffin and a little stearin in a water bath, the snowflake effect will disappear and the color will be even.

Stearin is used in the production of candles as an additive to paraffin (10-20%) or in its pure form.

Solid, translucent mass, greasy to the touch.

• Melting point t pl 53-65°C.
• Density 0.92 g/cm 3 (20°C).

Stearin candles burn evenly and do not melt; they do not change their shape when exposed to heat.

But making candles from pure stearin is quite expensive. Therefore, it is better to have stearin and add it to paraffin so that the candle mass shrinks less and so that the candle “flows” less.

Formula for making candles from paraffin and stearin:

• 80% paraffin + 20% stearin. Try it!

Natural beeswax*

*For adherents of everything natural, there is the opportunity to make candles from beeswax, soybean (etc.) wax.

When I purchased a natural large briquette of natural beeswax, I fell in love with this material at first sight! Why do we need all these artificial flavors when we have the most delicious honey beeswax? Ehhhh...

Beeswax is a waste product of bees. Registered as food additives E-901.

Secreted by special glands honey bees, from it bees build honeycombs.

A solid substance from white (with a slight yellow tint) to yellow-brown color with a characteristic honey smell.

Has strong bactericidal properties.

At a temperature of 35 °C the wax becomes plastic.

Melts at a temperature of 62-68 °C.

I pour this wax into small silicone molds (I will show these forms later). The candles are small in weight, fragrant and beautiful.

By the way, I use a separate bowl to melt the beeswax, because it is difficult to wipe off the wax.

• Beeswax is aromatherapy
• Hardens many times faster than paraffin
• Natural product

But, of course, beeswax - expensive product. It costs 4 times more than paraffin.

Candle molds

When you start making candles, life turns into a constant search for candle molds. Until you acquire professional forms.

My secret weapon was cotton swab jars.

They come not only in a round shape, but also in the shape of a heart or a flower.

Who said that unprofessional forms are bad candles?

The main thing is that the candle mass, dyes and flavors are at their best. The execution, of course, too :-)

Polycarbonate molds

I purchased these forms in the USA. The forms are convenient because they are transparent.

However, polycarbonate does not last forever and will crack over time.

I recently threw away one mold (it cracked and started leaking) after 4 years of use.

Plastic molds for candles

These forms are stronger and cheaper than polycarbonate.

However, the downside is that they are opaque.

Another difference is that they have a plug (lid) at the base of the form. This is quite convenient when you need to remove a finished candle.

Soft plastic for mini candles

These are the forms (used in making soap).

Using a hot knitting needle, holes are made for the wick, and the mold is ready for making mini candles.

Plastic molds Milkyway Molds

There are also these very interesting plastic forms.

I haven’t seen anything like this in Russia yet.

Molds produced by Milky Way Molds, consisting of two parts. This is a durable plastic that can withstand temperatures of 200º C.

I have these molds, but I don’t make candles out of them... they are too bulky... about 2 kg!

Metal molds(aluminum, steel, etc.)

Metal forms are “forever”. Durable, stable, super, in a word. Molds are made of aluminum, steel, and other metals.

You need to be careful, because... The metal heats up quickly from the poured candle mixture, you can get burned.

The thickness of the mold is 1-3 mm. I really enjoyed pouring candles into metal molds. The candles come out smooth.

Silicone baking molds

You can use silicone baking or ice molds: tall forms in the form of hearts, cupcakes, roses, as well as small molds in the form of fish, stars, etc. as decoration for candles.

Silicone baking molds are flexible, inexpensive, but when the bottom is pierced, they are not so durable (when the candle is removed from the mold, the hole gradually breaks through, and this leads to paraffin leakage when pouring, although this can be solved with paper tape or other secrets, which I talk about in my master classes).

Handmade silicone molds

Silicone molds can be purchased at the store. But there are such unique silicone molds that are not so easy to make, which is why I will tell you about them. I order my silicone molds from a master. These are not all the forms I have.

To make a candle, you need experience.

Make your own silicone mold

According to the preparation technology, silicones can be two-component (the so-called “compounds”): consisting of a base and a catalyst (hardener), which must be mixed in a certain proportion before use, and one-component – ​​ready for use.

To make the mold we need a two-component compound. When both components are mixed, they begin to gradually harden.

Make your own mold from plasticine or take a ready-made one (ball, toy, etc.), place it in a disposable bucket (jar or any other container, secure firmly with glue or tape. Mix the components in the ratio of 100 grams of base and 3.5 - 5 gram of hardener and pour in. After 8-10 hours the mold is ready.

It is better if, when pouring silicone, you simply leave a place where you will later pour wax. Otherwise, you will have to cut the mold and, when pouring wax, strengthen it with rope or rubber bands. The trouble is that hot wax deforms the shape.

But subsequent experiments have shown that the silicone mold is in any case cut lengthwise (or crosswise, which is unimportant for us), because the plasticine master model cannot be removed otherwise.

Be prepared for a strong and unpleasant odor from both the liquid silicone and the cured form. Be sure to add fragrance to the future candle, otherwise the candle mass will absorb the pungent odor of silicone.

And also do not skimp on the catalyst (it is better to put 1 g more than less). Otherwise, nothing will harden, the mixture will not set, and you will have to take out the master model from liquid, very sticky and unpleasant silicone and fill it all over again (after fiddling with soap and a brush).

This is the candle I got from a homemade one silicone mold, the result and process did not really delight me, so I decided to order forms from a master. Which is what I still do to this day.

Making your own mold from plaster

IN in this case we will make a mold from plaster. First, you need to sculpt the intended future shape from plasticine.

Where the mold is supposed to be socketed, you need to insert the blades of a safety razor into the plasticine, not very deeply. This entire structure is covered with plaster. The blades will help you quickly separate the mold ( hardened plaster does not cut and crumbles into small pieces).

These are the mini candles I got.

Wick

You can buy wicks for your future ingenious creations at candle factories or in specialized stores.

But you need to know that there are a huge number of types and sizes of wicks on sale.

It is very important to choose the right wick for a candle.

If the wick is too thick, then the candle flame will be large and the candle will burn too quickly, but if the wick is too thin, then it will burn faster than the paraffin, and the candle will “choke” and go out.

To make the wick, we use natural cotton thread, which does not smoke or crack when burning.

Wicks are usually marked with numbers.

No. 1 - for candles up to 3 cm in diameter,

No. 2 - for candles 3-5 cm in diameter,

No. 3 - for candles 5-6 cm in diameter,

No. 4 - for candles from 6 cm in diameter.

When you get molds, just ask the manufacturer what wicks are available and buy at least 2-3 different thicknesses, this way you will test your candles and understand which ones are better.

Where else can I get a wick?

If you decide not to buy paraffin and stearin yet and make candles from old candles or from store-bought ones, then the wick can be removed from the candles.

The only negative is that the thickness of the wick cannot be selected.

Alternatives to store-bought wicks

• Jute twine
• Cotton thread twisted several times
• Crocheted cotton braid

Dye

The candle mass and wick have been prepared. Great! Now the question arises: how to color candle mass? This is done very simply. When the candle mass has already melted in a water bath, add a piece of dye. I mean a dye intended specifically for candles. I have a huge number of them.

Color intensity depends on the amount of dye.

Keep in mind that the brightness of the color of the molten candle mass always more than cooled wax. Therefore, if it seems that there is enough color, add a little more.

And then it will really be enough! :)

Sometimes there is no opportunity or time to get a special dye. Read the next paragraph to understand what effect each coloring method will give.

How not to color candles

There are many options to make your candle unique. One of them is giving the candle color.

When I first started making candles, there wasn't much on hand as a candle dye.

And most importantly, there was little good and “literate” at hand.

After all, mixing paraffin and dyes involves all sorts of chemical reactions, and you have to be careful with this more careful.

Still, I wanted color. I started with gouache.

Gouache... Bad, very bad.

Fortunately, I don’t have a single candle painted this way.

The fact is that it is almost impossible to paint candle mass with gouache: small particles of gouache settle to the bottom of the kindling, and even if you shake the paint a little when filling the mold with wax, it still settles.The result is a very pale shade, and this makes it cloudy and untidy.

One day I was simply visited by nostalgia (I still wanted to pour, even without normal dyes). And just to chance, I poured EARTH FROM A TANK OF FLOWERS into the melted wax!!! It looked funny, of course, a white candle with something dark visible at the bottom. At first glance, there seem to be no shortcomings.

Individuality in your interior design will always be its winning side. Nothing gives it so much home comfort apartment, like things made by the hands of the owners. And if until now you could not boast of such fruits of handicraft, you have a great opportunity to fix it. We invite you to try making candles with your own hands.

Candles are a wonderful souvenir that can brighten the atmosphere of any family holiday. Candles have long been an attribute of celebration, significant dates, and romantic evenings. Yes, just sitting in silence, listening to your favorite music while a gentle light flutters - this is sometimes so lacking.

For some, a candle is nothing more than a cute decorative item. And there is nothing wrong with this either; such products serve as wonderful decorations in the home. But scented candles can become a real psychotherapeutic tool: they will help create the necessary atmosphere for relaxation, taking a person into the world of dreams and pleasant memories.

In addition, a candle is a wonderful gift. The warmth of your hands and the light of a beautiful candle will be the best wish for a loved one. Candles will decorate even the most modest setting, highlight color scheme of your apartment will be evidence of the excellent taste of the owner.

Needless to say, mothers on maternity leave can even earn extra money from such a pleasant activity. And not only mothers - everyone who is fascinated by the process of creating a candle. And you can be sure that there will be people who want to purchase such hand-made beauty.

So, we have many reasons to finally begin our creative process. But to make a candle, we need to stock up on certain materials and tools.

Materials for making candles

Indeed, how to make candles with your own hands without special materials? We will need the following in our work:

• Wax melting vessel
• Candle molds
• Pan (for water bath)
• Sticks (the first is to attach the wick, the second is to stir the wax)
• Decorative elements for decorating the product
• Wax crayons
• Household candles or stubs of old candles
• Paper threads (100% cotton)

All this will help us create, if not a wax masterpiece, then a beautiful original candle. So let's begin!

Candle wick

Now we have to learn how to make a candle wick with our own hands. Whether we make a gel, paraffin or wax candle, in any case we will need a wick. In order to make it, we need natural cotton thread without any impurities. Alternatively, use colored floss threads as a wick. It looks very cute and unusual.

The thickness and texture of the wick depend, first of all, on the thickness of the part of the candle that should burn out. For example, there are candles that are partially composed of flammable materials. Only the core burns out in them.

For those who are going to cast a candle from wax, you need to take thick threads and weave them not very tightly. Paraffin and gel candles, on the contrary, require a tight weave of threads (otherwise the wick will smoke when burning).

Wick for wax candles

Wick for gel suppositories

You also need to be attentive to the following detail: if the candle is colored with wax crayons, small shavings can clog the wick without dissolving in the paraffin or wax. In general, there are a lot of nuances in this issue; be prepared for the fact that choosing a wick for a certain type of candle will have to be done by trial and error.

If you use a very thick wick, it is possible that the candle will melt too much, which can lead to soot. If you make a very thin wick, it will constantly go out.

There are several options for designing a wick: it can be crocheted, braided, or twisted with a rope. Before pouring the candle, you can soak the thread with wax, or you can do both pouring and impregnation at the same time.

If you don’t want to waste time making a wick, then use a wick from ready-made household candles.

Candle mold

In this matter, your imagination plays a decisive role. You can use any plastic or metal molds that you think are cute and appropriate for making candles. Don’t limit yourself to just ready-made molds: yogurt packaging, cream jars, baking tins, tin cans, glasses or mugs that can withstand high temperature heating Some even use milk tetrapack as a mold for a future candle.

Candles poured into tea cups

Candles made in eggshells

But for your first experience, it’s better not to split hairs: take something simple. For example, a yogurt cup. Be sure to remove the paper label first, as it may catch fire.

We take our glass and pierce a hole in the middle of its bottom with a thick needle - insert the ready-made wick there. WITH reverse side cup, the wick must be tied in a knot. In this very place of the knot there will be the top of our candle, because it will be poured “upside down”: the knot minimizes the flow of paraffin, stearin or wax through the hole we made at the bottom of the glass.

Go ahead. We need to place any stick across the glass - a toothpick, brush or pencil. We need to tie the other end of the wick on it. It should be positioned strictly in the center in a vertical, level position. This way, you guarantee yourself that the candle will burn and melt evenly.

Coloring a candle

Really beautiful candles You will succeed provided you don’t forget to color them. The simplest and most acceptable way is to color candles using simple children's wax crayons.

Do you think it would be smarter to use watercolor or gouache? Indeed, the palette of these paints is richer than the color variety of crayons. But the problem is that both gouache and watercolor are made on a water-soluble basis: these dyes are not suitable for working with a candle. They do not mix well with wax or paraffin, they can float in them in strange-colored flakes, and then completely settle to the bottom.

Decorating candles can and should be done only with fat-soluble dyes, and these are our wax crayons.

Often, many craftsmen use lipsticks or shadows to decorate candles. If you don't mind your cosmetics, please feel free to follow their example. But rest assured that the aroma of lipstick will linger throughout the house, which is not always pleasant. Many people may find this smell intrusive.

If you decide to make decorative candles with your own hands, it is better to use less aggressive materials. When choosing wax crayons, we focus on soft types of this dye. Candles made using mother-of-pearl wax crayons are especially good.

If you come across hard crayons, melting them will be difficult. Yes, and planing them is quite problematic. So, we chose a piece of chalk, sharpened it using a grater, and added these shavings to the wax cinders. Mix the shavings and cinders thoroughly with a stick.

However, there is another coloring option. In specialty stores it is easy to find tableted pigments of different colors. They can be mixed with each other and dosed. Using such pigments, you will be able to make a truly unusual, bright or delicate candle. Pigments in tablets significantly expand the possibility of obtaining interesting shades.

You should not refuse to use dyes: they give the candle a unique look and create a unique pattern.

Pouring a candle

Now that the wick is ready, it’s time to fill it. We will need a regular tin can. It has to be flattened a little to form a kind of nose. This is necessary to make the process of pouring out the molten material easier.

It is better to lubricate the pre-prepared form with a thin layer of dishwashing liquid or simple vegetable oil. Both remedies are equally good.

We need to put the fragments of candles in a jar (candles must be of the same quality). If we are going to make a paraffin or wax candle, we can take a saucepan or ladle for melting, which is not too much of a waste. In any case, this container should be placed in the pan that will be used as a water bath. In principle, you can use whatever you want, except glassware.

So, we fill the pan with water, boil the water, and then immerse the container with wax or paraffin. This is how our material will melt.

When the material and shavings are completely melted, you can begin pouring the candle.

Fill the bottom of our mold with wax and let it cool. Do not rush to fill the entire mold at once, otherwise a lot of wax or paraffin may leak out through the hole in the bottom. We pour the wax in layers, and what has flowed out is re-sent for re-melting. When the candle is completely filled, it needs to be cooled. The temperature should be room temperature.

Many people make a mistake at this point: they try to speed up the cooling process by placing a candle in freezer. In this case, it may spread unevenly.

This is not critical if we fill the candle upside down. If you use another method, then you should leave a little wax in order to fill the depressions next to the wick. And after drying they will definitely appear.

When the temperature of the candle becomes equal to the temperature of the room, you need to untie the knot at the bottom of the mold. At this moment, we remove the product itself by carefully pulling the wick.

If you can’t do this, you can cut the mold. Or put it in the refrigerator for a minute, and then put it under hot water for a few seconds.

After this, we cut off the excess part of the wick, leaving a tip of 1 cm. If there are unsightly seams left from the mold, they can be removed hot water. But with these manipulations, the candle may become cloudy, its shine may fade. That's why optimal solution will choose a candle mold that does not contain seams.

DIY aroma candles

Making scented candles with your own hands is quite possible. In particular, this is worth doing for those who are true fans of aromatherapy. In order for you to get exactly the aroma candles, you need to add some essential oils before pouring them into wax. The choice of oil depends on your taste: you can add any oil, except perhaps rose oil. After all, its smell when burning will be suffocating and heavy.

It would be great if the decor of the aroma candle matches the plant whose oil we use. For example, using lavender oil as the basis for the aroma, pink or lilac dyes should predominate in the decor of the candle.

Using laurel or mint oil, it is better to decorate a candle with green shades.

Vanilla or cinnamon will be organic in warm, beige-brown tones of a candle.

It's not just oils that can make your candle scented; regular coffee is a strong and pleasant scent.

In principle, achieving the scent of a candle is not so difficult. Aromatic oils are added to paraffin, wax or gel. And then the manufacturing process scented candle no different from creating a regular candle.

We advise experimenters to mix oils: you are guaranteed an unusual bouquet of aromas. If you are afraid of “doing something weird” and synthesizing incompatible smells, look at perfume recipes. Follow their instructions, just don't add rose oil.

Gel candles

Now let's talk about how to make gel candles with your own hands. In order to make gel candles, it is better to use ready-made gel wax. The recipes for making candles are often written on the packaging with it, and you can use it.

For those who are used to doing everything themselves, the following recipe can help:

• 5 g gelatin
• 2 g tannin
• 20 ml water
• 35 ml glycerin

First we need to dissolve the tannin in the glycerin through the heating process. We continue to heat, adding the remaining glycerin and gelatin to the composition. Add water to the resulting clear solution. Bring the mixture to a boil. Some cloudiness of the solution should not scare you: it will soon disappear. Until the water completely evaporates, you need to boil the solution.

You can also add essential oil to gel candles; this does not contradict the recipe. A separate, especially pleasant process is decorating gel candles. Place loosely on the bottom of any transparent container. decorative elements: beads, beads, pebbles, shells, sequins, coffee beans, dry plant stems or flowers. Then fill everything with gel transparent wax. This candle looks simply incredible: transparent, delicate, with a magical pattern inside.

Coffee candles

I can’t imagine making decorative candles either. special labor. For example, you can make an original coffee candle. The decor is, of course, coffee beans. The principle of operation is this: a small one is inserted into a large mold. Between the walls of the two molds you need to pour coffee beans, and then fill them with candle mass.

As soon as the mass with coffee beans has frozen, the walls need to be blown with a hot hairdryer. Thanks to this, excess paraffin will drain and the coffee beans will be clearly visible.

Now the outer layer with coffee beans is ready. We put it back into the mold, fill the inside with paraffin/wax of a different color.

Coffee candles can be like this:

You can make sea candles in the same way: instead of grains, they will contain pebbles or sea shells. As an option - transparent gel candles with small pebbles or coffee beans.

Candle decoration options

How else can you decorate a candle you created with your own hands? The first way to add originality to your candle is to use unusual, unexpected shapes. Sometimes interesting shape can be more advantageous than even the most skillful decor. A wonderful decorative element for candles is various types of glass stands.

In a specialized store you can find special stickers for decoration. Or decoupage is a great way to decorate candles. By the way, it is very fashionable among professional candle makers. Most often, napkins are used as the basis for decoupage. Don't forget about safety precautions: use special varnish for candles.

For lovers original decor The following option will do:

Before pouring, place shells, pieces of dried fruit, cinnamon, seeds, and dried flowers around the edges of the mold. Or let it be coffee beans in an ensemble with rhinestones and beads. But in the latter case, it would be more appropriate to talk about the decor of the finished product: we insert decorative elements into melted paraffin/wax.

An already frozen candle can be covered with bamboo or cinnamon sticks. You can add star anise or the same coffee beans to them. This will be a beautiful decoration for aromatherapy candles.

If you are using dried plants (or any other decorative items that can become flammable), the candle wick should be thin so that the candle only melts in the middle.

In principle, if you have the opportunity to go to specialized stores for material, you will buy a lot there useful means. For example, markers and outlines are sold there; they do not burn, but during the smoldering of the wick they melt along with wax/paraffin.

If you don't want to collect old candle cinders, use paraffin beads or candle gel. In specialized stores you can even find ready-made wicks (with a metal holder). For floating candles, you can purchase specially formulated wax.

Today is a fantasy creative person There is practically no constraint: the prices for materials for making candles are not high, the process is exciting and not as long as it might seem. Having once created a beautiful candle with your own hands, you are unlikely to deny yourself the pleasure of experimenting again.

And for inspiration, we invite you to watch a wonderful video master class on creating carved candles

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