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The soft scent of melting wax, the flickering of living lights, the magical aura of romance - candles can create a special atmosphere in the house, lift your mood or relieve stress after a hard day. They charge the home with the power of natural elements and protect it from negative energy. Scented candles, created by you from sketches of your own imagination, have even greater power, because they contain the warmth of your hands and the miracle of creation.

Fire has a magical effect: it can be destructive and life-giving, burning and warming, dazzling and illuminating. It is believed that a person can look at it forever. Accompanied by a candle flame, religious and witchcraft rituals take place - exactly the same as when accompanied by incense. Aroma candles are a beautiful tandem of scent and light; they are in particular demand among mystical, dreamy and sensual people. And if they also have high decorative value, then how can you do without them?

Candles self made will allow you not only to express your creative potential, but also to provide pleasant gifts to all your friends and loved ones. And, who knows, maybe this exciting activity will turn into an easy source of income for you?

Making candles at home: materials and equipment

Everything you might need for the exciting process of candle making can be purchased at craft stores and art stores. Making candles at home is not a very expensive pleasure, and for the first experiments you can get by with a minimum number of needs.

To place original accents in the interior and create a pleasant atmosphere, you will need:

Wax, paraffin, stearin

Both pre-assembled cinders and special candle mass are suitable. Ten to twenty percent of stearin added to paraffin will give it hardness and reduce “weeping” when burning. Natural wax for candles can be bought from beekeepers - by the way, they will probably also have wax for the textured finish of your creations.

Wick

You can make your own candle wick by twisting it from thick cotton threads. You can also use floss. However, it is much easier to purchase ready-made ones in a store - the price is more than affordable. Important point: The thickness of the wick greatly affects the burning quality of the candle. Too thin will give a weak flame, which will go out, choking on melted wax. Too thick - a guarantee of excessively intense combustion and soot.

Wax melting utensils

It must be heat resistant. For a small candle, any tin will do - the main thing is that you feel comfortable working with it (taking it out, holding it, tilting it).

Pot or bowl for water bath

There is only one requirement - it must be wider and lower than the melting vessel. Sustainability is encouraged.

Special dyes or wax pencils

Pigments for coloring candle mass can be in the form of powder or solid granules. Ordinary wax pencils from your child’s artistic arsenal can also be a worthy replacement for them. Water-soluble dyes are absolutely not suitable!

Essential oils

Do aroma candles you can do it yourself at home using synthetic fragrances, but, you see, this will reduce the magic to zero. Essential oils have powerful therapeutic properties, their range of aromas is rich - choosing a composition that is pleasant and beneficial for you will not be difficult at all. If desired, you can make do with vanilla, cinnamon, and ground coffee available at home.

Thin sticks

They will be needed to fix the wick exactly in the middle of the candle, stir dyes and flavors in hot paraffin, and also to apply an original “scratched” ornament to the finished candle.

Candle molds

Specialized stores will surprise you with a selection of molds for pouring paraffin, but making candles at home does not require any extra expenses. Real masterpieces with sparkle can be achieved using an aluminum beer can, a Tetra-Pak bag, or a yogurt cup.

Napkins for decoupage, coffee beans, dried flowers, beautiful spices, beads, rhinestones

If you make candles with your own hands, then be sure to make them original. Decorative elements - offered by the store or found in your home treasures - are a source of inspiration for creating a unique original work. And special candle glues, varnishes, outlines and markers will allow you to create the most elegant and colorful work. But keep in mind: only candles with a large diameter and a thin wick can be decorated with highly flammable paper, fabrics, and herbs.

Scented candle at home: work sequence

This process requires, first of all, caution: hot wax spilled on a towel, clothing, or skin can cause fire and burns. But otherwise, a scented candle at home is simple, interesting, and exciting!

Think over the design and aroma composition for the future candle. Measure out the required amount of pigments and select the decor. Prepare the mold and wick.

If you are pouring wax into a handy mold, make a small hole in the middle of its bottom. Thread the wick into it and tie it with a knot. outside shape - this will later be the top part of the candle. Pull lightly until the knot fits well into the hole. Lightly grease the mold with vegetable oil or liquid soap. Place it on the bottom, and place two sticks on the upper walls - in diameter or diagonally. Place the wick between them so that it is stretched exactly in the middle of the candle.

Prepare a water bath. The water in it should not boil. You can put a cloth napkin on the bottom of the dish. Cut (break, grate) the candle mass into small pieces, place them in a heat-resistant container and set to melt. If necessary, add stearin.

The maximum temperature to which paraffin can be brought is 75 degrees.
Add pigments to the melted mass, and then flavors. Mix thoroughly.

Carefully, without moving the wick, pour the wax into the mold. Leave to harden for 15-30 minutes. The time depends on the thickness of the candle.

Untie the knot at the bottom of the mold, carefully pull the wick and remove the candle.
If the candle does not give in, put it in the freezer for 15 minutes, then it will easily slip out of the mold.

Cut the wick (the one at the bottom) to a length of 1 centimeter, and the bottom one to the root.
Your scented candle is ready! Now you can make a carved ornament on it, wrap it beautifully with twine, or decorate it using the decoupage technique.

By placing crushed ice in the mold before pouring the wax, you will get fantastic openwork candles.

You can make a candle in a glass glass, a cute jar, a coconut shell, a dried orange peel - in which case you will need a special metal wick holder. It must be glued to the bottom of the selected vessel.
Natural beeswax is much more suitable for aromatic candles with essential oils: unlike paraffin, it does not emit harmful substances when burned, but saturates the air with useful ones.

Striped candles are easy: just pour layers of different colored wax one by one, after the previous one has hardened.

Rose essential oil has too intense an aroma. For many, burning a candle can feel suffocating.

The most popular oils for air aromatization:

Citrus fruits: orange, tangerine, bergamot, grapefruit, lime, lemon - improve mood, help overcome depression, are useful for improving body tone and preventing ARVI.
Lavender, mint, sandalwood, myrrh, styrax - relieve insomnia, relax, and clear the mind.
Jasmine, ylang-ylang, patchouli are the scents of a romantic evening.
Fir, cedar, pine, tea tree, vetiver, eucalyptus will help you get rid of colds faster and destroy germs and viruses in the air.

Making candles with an exquisite scent is therapeutic in itself. Creativity distracts from bad thoughts, reveals a person’s soul, and brings meaning and satisfaction to his life. Having created your fragrant wax masterpiece, light it, focus on the flame, relax and think: “Life is beautiful.”

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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 a homemade candle

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 synthetics: such a wick will quickly burn and leave behind bad smell. 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 this process seems tedious to you, carefully remove the wick from the 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.

Paraffin melting utensils

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.

To work you will need:

paraffin;
whole coffee beans;
two plastic cups of different sizes;
wick holder - teaspoon, wooden stick or 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 blunt side of the 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.

Still have questions? 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? Handmade interior rainbow candles will help you with this.

To make them you will need the following ingredients:

paraffin;
stearin;
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.

Multi-colored 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.

Another one interesting idea- square multicolor 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.

Openwork 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 mixture 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 #3: And if you are thinking about it, surprise them with a handmade red openwork candle. It will be an unforgettable gift and will bring a feeling of celebration 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:

Essential oil will help rejuvenate the skin and cleanse pores lemon.
Orange the oil has an anti-cellulite effect.
Rose oil stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and promotes skin elasticity.
Can clear the skin of pigment spots and make it smooth rosemary oil.
Oil does a great job of moisturizing patchouli.
Lavender the oil will delight you with its healing effect.

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

Exotic foods can save dry skin from flaking Shea Butter. Coconut oil, rich in natural antioxidants, can smooth the skin.

General algorithm for creating a massage candle:

melt the wax with solid oils in a water bath;
let the mixture cool slightly and add liquid oils;
Cool the mass a little more and add essential oils, extracts and vitamins;
pour the resulting candle mass into the mold, after inserting the wick into it;
wait until the candle has completely hardened and remove it from the mold;
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 a candle 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.

Decorating 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. The use of natural materials is limited only by the local flora and your imagination. That's when the skill will come in handy.

To work you will need:

any dried flowers;
2 candles - for decoration and regular;
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 ( internal side above the fire, because 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 external side of the spoon 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 napkins

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.

I want to tell you how to make candles with your own hands at home. Although they are no longer relevant as light sources, they are excellent as decorative decorations and original gifts. You will learn the most popular recipes that can be implemented even without artistic skills.

We create masterpieces on our own

Recipes for making candles that are easy to implement without leaving home:

Recipe No. 1: “Wax”

Wax candles have a very simple structure:

They are created from the following materials:

Name	Purpose	Image
Wax or paraffin	Creation of the body of the manufactured product itself. To obtain such materials, you can use ordinary household candles.
Cotton thread or floss	Creating a wick that will actually emit heat and light, burning slowly
Pot	Organizing a water bath for melting wax or paraffin
A clean metal container, such as a ladle	Wax or paraffin content when melted in a water bath
Molds made of tin, glass or plastic	Shaping hardening wax or paraffin
Wooden stick or regular pencil	Wick attachment

For the first time, I recommend taking someone as an assistant, since the melted wax will begin to set within fifteen minutes after removing it from the burner. Due to inexperience, you may not have time to complete all the necessary actions alone.

Now let's look at the step-by-step steps tasks:

	Step #1: We tie one edge of a cotton thread or floss to the middle of a stick or pencil; We place the stick or pencil itself on top of the mold, placing it on its edges so that the second edge of the wick goes down to the bottom of the container; We do this with each of the prepared forms.
	Step #2: To melt wax or paraffin, start with small pieces. This will significantly speed up the process; Then we take about half a pan of water and put it on low heat; Pour the prepared material into the ladle, then immerse the container in the heating water; Stir the melting contents until they completely transform into a liquid, homogeneous state without lumps
	Step #3: Pour a small amount of melted wax or paraffin into the mold just enough so that the lower edge of the wick is immersed in it; If necessary, adjust the thread or floss so that the fixation occurs efficiently; We wait about a minute for the material to set.
	Step #4: Carefully pour in the remaining melted paraffin or wax; Leave the mold until completely set.
	Step #5: After about 24 hours, we check how well the material used to create the candle body has frozen; Then we measure the length of the wick by eye so that it is convenient to light it; Cut off the excess; After another day, the product can be used for its intended purpose.

It is better to use forms with smooth edges or disposable ones that can simply be destroyed. Then you won't have to leave ready-made candles in them.

Recipe No. 2: “Colored”

A DIY colored candle at home is created almost exactly the same as a regular wax candle, with the exception of one additional ingredient: wax pencils.

They have a very large assortment of possible colors, which opens up enormous possibilities for transforming the appearance of handmade candles:

This way you can make a simple one-color product by adding a piece of the pencil you like to the paraffin or wax melted in a water bath. It will also dissolve, turning the boring yellowness into a more cheerful and interesting shade;

If you throw several multi-colored pieces into the melting mass at once, you will get a rainbow candle;
Striped specimens are more popular. When making them, each portion of wax with a new color is poured after the previous one has completely hardened. The process, of course, is delayed, but the result looks amazing.

If, after pouring each new layer, the mold is not placed directly on the table, but installed at an angle, then you can get more complex patterns than the “zebra”.

Recipe No. 3: “Flavored”

You don't have to limit yourself to adding just colored wax pencils. At home, you can also add a few drops to the prepared solution before pouring it. essential oil. In this case, your candle will begin to smell even more fragrant and even have a positive effect on the body.

Here are examples of the effects of some essences:

Lavender and bergamot help you relax as much as possible, which is indispensable after a hard day at work;

Lemon and rosemary help lift a good mood and remove negative thoughts;

Geranium, rose and lavender relieve stress;

Recipe No. 4: “Transparent gels”

Here, in order to make a candle at home, a special candle gel is used instead of wax or paraffin.

This gives a very important visual effect - transparency, due to which adjustments are also made to the manufacturing process itself:

If a mold is used with concave edges, it must be transparent. Otherwise, the whole meaning of the helium candle will be lost;

Before directly pouring the melted gel, the selected form should be heated to prevent the formation of bubbles in the structure of the product being manufactured;
In the process of forming the body of the candle, they are immersed in its material decorative elements, which, due to the transparency of the helium composition, freeze inside. Moreover, anything that your imagination tells you is suitable for decoration. It looks amazing.

Recipe No. 5: “Fruit”

Human ingenuity does not stop at the above, which I want to prove to you by demonstrating the recipe for candles using fragments of natural fruits. To work you will need the following materials:

Having collected everything you need, let's get started tasks:

	Step #1: Carefully cut the lemon using a sharp knife; We take out all the inner pulp from it; We carry out a similar operation with the second fruit
	Step #2: We heat the wax or paraffin in a water bath, as was described in the instructions for making wax candles; Add dried lavender flowers, a few drops of essential oil and food coloring to the resulting substance; Mix everything thoroughly
	Step #3: In the center of each of the resulting lemon halves we fix a wick; Then fill them with the prepared mixture
	Step #4: Place the filled fruit bowls in a cool place; We are waiting for them to completely harden.

Just do not put lemon molds in the refrigerator under any circumstances, as the wax filling them may harden unevenly.

Recipe No. 6: “Coffee”

In this case, the set of materials and the process itself are similar to the same production of classical wax candle. But coffee beans are also added to give the product a special ambiance.

And this can be done in four ways:

You just need to add coffee beans to melted wax or paraffin, and you will already get an original design on the finished product;

You can also line a finished candle with grains by gluing them with glue or pressing them to a material that has not yet completely hardened;

The simplest option is to remove the already frozen sample from the mold, place it in a large transparent container and fill the gap between the walls with coffee beans;

If you want to rely on the aroma, and not on appearance, then add ground coffee to the melted wax or paraffin. And then, as the candle burns, a pleasant coffee smell will emanate throughout the room.

Recipe No. 7: “With photographs”

This is not exactly a recipe for making a candle, since the entire initial process completely repeats the creation of a wax specimen. But then, when it has completely hardened, you can start applying photographs to its walls. For this will be needed:

Image	Name
	Hardened paraffin or wax candle
	Tracing paper
	Printer paper sheet
	Wax paper
	Scotch
	Scissors
	Printer
	Hairdryer

Procedure looks like that:

	Step #1: We select a suitable photo; We fix the tracing paper on a sheet of paper using tape
	Step #2: We feed the combined sheets into the printer so that the copied image is printed on tracing paper; Print the photo; Separate the tracing paper and cut out the main image from it, leaving a thin white frame
	Step #3: Wrap the printed photo around the candle; Cover it with wax paper on top; Warm up with a hairdryer until the emerging image becomes clear
	Step #4: Carefully remove the wax paper; We receive an original product

Using homemade candles

To summarize, I would like to describe in a little more detail the options for using candles made by yourself:

Creating a romantic atmosphere. Of course, handmade candles cannot replace full-fledged electric lighting at home, but they can add romance perfectly;
Decoration of the surrounding. A few decorative candles in whimsical shapes can become the highlight of your home;

Interesting hobby. Making so ancient lighting fixtures very exciting. And if you have a commercial streak, then it can also become profitable;

Aromatization of the room. If you make a scented candle, it will fill any room in which you place it with a pleasant, and in some cases even beneficial, scent;

Gift for friends. Homemade candles can also be used as gift souvenirs. So stop worrying about what to give, it's time to get to work!

Handmade products

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In autumn and winter, it is especially pleasant to wrap yourself in a warm blanket and, after turning off the lights and leaving only the candles burning, enjoy hot tea while watching the snowflakes falling outside the window. And if you add coffee beans and a little vanilla to homemade candles, your home will be filled with amazing “winter” aromas. Unlike those bought in stores, they will not emit a pungent and cloying chemical aroma.

To make them, you will need:

small jars or cups;
wax for candles (you can also use old candles by melting and filling the jar you like with them);
wick;
coffee beans;
ground vanilla beans.

Melt the wax in a steam bath (you can also melt it in microwave oven using special containers for this). Glue the wick to the bottom of the jar or vase you choose. Pour in some melted wax and then add coffee beans and vanilla. Then fill the jar to the brim. If desired, stir it with a wooden stick. Leave the workpiece to harden and then trim off the excess end of the wick.

Master class No. 2

By adding shavings from colored wax pencils to a homemade candle, you can achieve a variety of color combinations and effects. In this tutorial we will talk about how to make a candle with a multi-colored geometric pattern, but you can experiment and try to create your own unique pattern. If you want the colors to smoothly transition into one another, simply pour the next layer without waiting for the first one to dry.

You will need:

small glass cups (clear or frosted glass), as well as the dishes in which you will heat the wax (paper cups for ice cream are also suitable);
wax;
wax pencils;
wick;
wooden stirring sticks.

1: Fill a glass with wax and microwave for 1 minute. Place hot wax on the bottom of a glass cup and secure the wick in it. Wait until it hardens.

2: Prepare the wax crayons: to do this, remove the paper and cut them into small pieces. Fill one of the cups with wax, put pieces of pencil on top (of the same color!) and microwave for 2 minutes, then stir to form a homogeneous mass.

3: Take glass cups, tilt them at an angle of about 30 0 (you can use a dish drainer as a support) and fill them with colored wax (about 1/3 full). Leave on for 20-30 minutes until the wax hardens. Turn the jars over and pour the second layer, then wait until it hardens again. Before pouring the last layer, place the jars vertically on the table. Wait about an hour for the candle to cool completely before lighting it.

And you're done!

Carved candle

Candles with this pattern are ideal for creating a cozy atmosphere on cold and long autumn evenings. You will need:

candle;
paper;
pencil;

Measure the circumference of your candle and cut a corresponding piece of paper. Draw the pattern that you would like to transfer to it.

Then wrap it in a sheet of paper (with the design facing out) and use a scalpel to trace the design.

Then, using a knife, carefully remove the layers to make your drawing three-dimensional.

DIY gel candles

Gel candles are very easy to make, and at the same time you can fill them with absolutely any decorative ornaments to your taste: shells, colored pebbles or even beads and buttons.

You will need:

jar, glass or glass for a candle;
wick;
gel wax;
decorative ornaments;
dyes (you can use food coloring).

Step 1: Warm up the wax. To do this, place a saucepan or any other container on the stove and heat the gel over low heat until it melts into a thick mass. Make sure that the temperature does not exceed 100°C.

Step 2: Glue the wick to the bottom of the glass or jar of your choice. Wait for the glue to dry before pouring in the hot gel.

Step 3: Add dye. To get a uniform color, add it while the gel is heating up. If you want air bubbles to form in it, simply stir it. And to make a multi-colored candle, simply heat several portions, adding dyes of different colors to each of them.

Step 4: Place decorations at the bottom of a jar or glass, then fill with a layer of gel. Wait for it to dry, then add a second layer of decorations and fill with gel again. Here are our gel candles:

Lesson #5: Geometric Candle

To make such unusual candles, you will need:

paraffin wax;
wick;
container for heating;
wooden stick for stirring;
scissors;
ruler;
PVA glue;
newspaper (to protect the desktop from drops);
candle stands;
aromatic oil (optional);
thick paper.

1: Print and cut out the candle templates. Using a blunt object (for example, reverse side knife) “push” the folds (as shown in the picture).

Bend the template: bend it toward you along the dotted lines, and away from you along the regular lines. Fold the shape and glue the bottom and sides. After the glue has completely dried, make sure that all joints are sealed (otherwise wax may seep through the cracks). If necessary, reinforce the seams with tape.

2: Glue the wick to the bottom of the mold. To secure it upright, wrap (or glue) string around a pencil and place it on the edges of the mold.

Melt the wax in a steam bath, add dyes and/or aromatic oils. Then pour it into a cardboard mold. Make sure the wick remains in the middle of the candle.

After the candle has cooled, you may find that the center has “settled” slightly. Just add a little more wax and wait for it to cool.

3: After the wax has completely hardened, remove the paper. We recommend that you first put the candle in the refrigerator, then the paper will come off easier. Trim the wick and use your finger to slightly round the edges of the candle.

Master class No. 6

Floating candles look very romantic. You can also experiment with different colors and sizes.

You will need:

wax;
melting pan;
wick;
wax pencils;
old baking tins;
baking spray (to make it easier to remove finished candles from the molds);
aromatic oil (optional).

1: Spray each ramekin with baking spray - this will make it easier to separate the candle from the ramekin later. For each candle, take a piece of wick approximately 8 cm long and glue it to the bottom.

Melt the wax by adding wax pencils cut into small pieces. To make 6 candles you will need approximately 4 cups of wax and 20 drops of aromatic oil (5 drops for each serving). To get this coral color, use red and orange wax pencils.

2: Once you have melted the wax, fill each of the baking tins about ¼ full with it. Please note that candles should be light so that they do not sink. When completely cool, remove the candles from the molds by pulling the wick.

Place them in a vase filled with water and light them.

Lesson #7

Candle lovers know that there are many ways to decorate them. We offer you several ideas on how to decorate them, for example, for a festively set New Year's table or a romantic dinner in honor of Valentine's Day, or if you just want to diversify the interior to suit your mood.

Using the technique we have proposed, you can decorate a candle with any suitable design.

You will need:

plain candle (preferably light color);
white paper napkins;
wax paper;
scissors;
Printer;

Select the picture you like, enlarge or reduce it to the right size. Place a slightly larger napkin on a regular A4 sheet, fold the corners and print an image on it. If your printer does not allow you to print on such paper, then you can draw a picture yourself on a napkin or transfer it using carbon paper.

Cut out the image along the contour and coat the reverse side with glue (a glue stick is best for this), glue it onto the candle. Then wrap the candle with wax paper. Take a hairdryer, turn it on and direct a stream of air at the image.

When exposed to hot air, the wax on the wax paper and candle will melt slightly, and the picture will stick to the candle.

Lesson #8: Candles with autumn patterns

You will need:

three candles of different sizes;
a plate or tray as a stand;
decorative sand(natural or gold shade);
paint markers;
sparkles.

On the largest candle, use a brown marker to draw a tree, and below it, next to it, a few fallen leaves.

On two smaller candles, draw branches with leaves.

To get such multi-colored leaves, drop a little green paint, then orange and yellow. Without waiting for the paint to dry, use a toothpick or thin wooden stick to lightly mix the paint. Decorate the candle with glitter.

While the paint is drying, prepare your tray. Pour in golden decorative sand, place cones, leaves, twigs and berries and arrange candles. Our composition is ready:

Decorative candle with gradient effect

You will need:

candles;
paraffin wax;
wax crayons different shades one color (for example, orange);
clean tin container.

1: Remove the paper from the wax crayons and cut them into small pieces. Fill a tin mug halfway with wax and place pieces of wax pencils on top. Place the mug in a saucepan and fill it with water until it covers about 2/3 of the mug. Press it down, for example, with a lid and bring the water to a boil. Wait for the wax to melt (about 15 minutes). Then mix well.

2: Place the container with the melted wax on a flat surface, then take the candle and lower it vertically to a depth of 2.5-3 cm. Hold it in this position for about 10 seconds, then lower the candle another 2.5-3 cm deeper. Wait another 10 seconds. Continue dipping the candle deeper into the wax until you reach the desired level. To make the last layer as thin and transparent as possible, lower the candle only for a moment, and then immediately pull it out.

After about an hour, the wax will completely harden and the candle can be lit or packaged and presented to someone as a gift.

I hope you find an interesting idea for yourself and make a candle yourself!

An ideal way to decorate for almost any holiday event - beautiful candles How to do it quickly and easily, which you will learn for yourself by reading detailed instructions. Today, candles in the interior can both bring aesthetic pleasure to the owners and guests of the house, and become an assistant in case of an unexpected power outage.

Also, self-made candles can easily become an interesting gift for family and friends, who will certainly appreciate the effort and time spent.

Some people think that candles are an exceptionally cute decorative element, which is true, except when they are placed in the house. scented candles, because they can replace the most expensive psychotherapeutic agent, creating the right atmosphere for relaxation.

Is it possible to make beautiful candles with your own hands?

Of course, today candles are sold in almost all souvenir shops, however, if this time you planned to give it as a gift to a loved one, it is much more pleasant to make this piece of furniture yourself.

If you are thinking about how to make candles with your own hands, then don’t worry, because the task may seem quite difficult only at first. With the right approach, you will quickly understand that the process of creating a candle is quite easy.

You can confirm this fact by simply contacting people who decided to start making candles, but got involved so quickly that it became not just an additional income, but also an exciting activity. The more often you practice making candles yourself, the better quality they will be every day.

To create candles at home you will not need large financial expenses, therefore, in addition to the pleasure that you will get from the creation process, you will also be able to save a lot of money.

What materials are needed to create candles?

You really can’t make candles at home without special materials. You should prepare:

Vessel (the wax will melt in it);
Molds used for candles;
A saucepan (useful during the water bath);
Two sticks;
Various decorative elements (so the candle will look original);
Wax crayons;
Stubs from used candles
Paper threads

Sequence of work

Firstly, you need to lower the prepared paper thread into the mold that you took to pour the wax/paraffin that was subsequently melted. Using a wooden stick, which should eventually end up on top of your form, you need to fix the upper end of the future wick.

Secondly, cut the paraffin (wax) into small pieces and place it in the prepared bowl. Next, you need to put a pan with clean water on low heat, place a bowl of wax in it and melt it. The main thing is not to forget to stir regularly so that lumps do not form.

Thirdly, pour a little of the previously melted wax into the mold, position the lower end of the wick directly in the center. All you have to do is wait until all the wax thickens slightly.

Fourth, fill with the remaining wax that was melted into the mold, and once the candle has completely hardened, cut off the part of the wick that will be superfluous. It is advisable to do this in no case earlier than twenty-four hours later.

Important point. You should not light candles that you think are ready until they are completely hardened. Remember that at least a day must pass from the moment the candle is created to its first use.

Decorating candles

The real pinnacle of craftsmanship when creating candles yourself is not scenting or coloring them, but decorating them with a variety of natural materials, starting from coffee beans and ending with pine cones, seashells or herbs with an incredible aroma.

Important point. The materials should be laid out on the bottom of the mold prepared for the candle until the melted wax is poured into it.

Another popular way of decorating today is the decoupage technique, which involves decorating with napkins of different colors.

How to turn an old candle into a new one?

If you liked the instructions on how to make a candle with your own hands, then first of all you should know that to create a new candle you will need essential oils.

To give a decorative element a scent, just add a couple of drops of oil to the already melted wax immediately before pouring the mold.

If you want to achieve the relaxing effect of candles, you can use a combination of bergamot and lavender oils.

If you want to get rid of bad thoughts, it is better to choose rosemary and lemon oils. No for peace of mind better option than rose or geranium.

How to create a gel candle?

In order to create a candle, you must first purchase a special gel that will be used instead of paraffin. It has a number of advantages:

It is completely transparent. In practice, this makes it possible to achieve interesting contrast with various decorating techniques;
During combustion, the gel does not emit odor or soot that is unpleasant for households.

Technology for creating any gel candle in general, it is similar to the process of creating a wax one, but there is a difference: it is necessary to pour pre-melted gel, not paraffin, into the prepared form. Moreover, this must be done in compliance with a couple of nuances.

Firstly, before the gel is poured into the mold, it must be heated. This will avoid the formation of unwanted bubbles on the candle.

Secondly, the form for creating any gel candle must always be not only transparent, but also beautiful. After all, in the future the candle will not be taken out of it.

The imagination of a person with a creative nature is practically unlimited: the cost of materials needed to create candles with your own hands is quite affordable today.

The process is quite interesting, it does not take much time, as it might initially seem when you see a photo of candles made with your own hands. Having created a beautiful, unusual candle once, you will definitely decide to repeat the experiment.

Knowing how to make truly exclusive candles yourself, being inspired interesting works talented people, you will always have an idea of what you can give as a gift to your friends, and how to decorate the table for a holiday, creating an incredible atmosphere of comfort.