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Scented candles are very sentimental. If you are interested, you can also make your own scented candles. The method of making scented candles is not difficult. Put the prepared wax in a wax melting pot and melt it in water, and then pour it into a glass. , and add 3%--10% of the essence or essential oil according to the amount of candles, stir with a glass rod, when the wax liquid is almost cooled, insert the candle wick, and then do some decoration, a homemade scented candle is ready. It is generally recommended to use soy wax or beeswax for making scented candles. Learn how to make scented candles below.

A. Scented candle making method tutorial

Scented candles can release aroma during the burning process, create a romantic atmosphere, increase the taste of life, and are favored by the market. You can buy all kinds of scented candles. Of course, you can also make them at home. The production method of scented candles is not Difficult, just master the correct method, you can make scented candles at home:

1. Prepare materials

The materials you need to prepare for homemade scented candles include: wax melting pot, glass cup, glass stirring rod, small induction cooker, etc. If you DIY at home, you can buy ready-made tool sets online, or you can buy them separately.

2. Melting wax

Add the prepared soybean wax or other wax to the wax melting pot, add a larger pot of water outside the wax melting pot, and melt it in water.

3. Cup

When the temperature of the wax liquid is not much different from the room temperature, pour the melted wax liquid into the glass cup, otherwise the wax surface cracks will easily appear when it solidifies.

4. Fragrance

Drop the fragrance or essential oil you like into the wax liquid, drop 1/10 of the wax each time, and stir evenly with a glass rod. The proportion is controlled at about 3%-10%.

5. Insert the wick

When the wax liquid is almost cooled, insert the prepared wax wick into it. If you feel that the surface of the wax is uneven, you can continue to heat and melt an appropriate amount of wax liquid and pour it on it to smooth it out. The candle wick is made of cotton and wood. . DIY recommends using cotton, the burning effect will be better.

6. Decorative embellishments

You can decorate the scented candle with your favorite items such as dried flowers, peels, branches, etc. After the decoration is completed, the homemade scented candle is ready, it can be lit and used, or it can be placed indoors as a decoration.

B. What is the Best Wax for Homemade Scented Candles?

When making scented candles, the first thing to consider is what kind of wax to use. The quality of candles made of different waxes will also have certain differences. So what kind of wax is good for scented candles?

1. Soy Wax

It is made by hydrogenation of soybean oil. This wax can achieve a good fusion state with plant essential oils, which cannot be achieved by other waxes. Therefore, soybean wax is the first choice for many aromatherapy candle DIY players.

2. Beeswax

Also known as yellow wax, beeswax, a fatty substance secreted by the four pairs of wax glands in the abdomen of the appropriate-age worker bees in the colony, it is also very suitable for making scented candles.

3. Vegetable wax

Vegetable wax is a naturally refined candle material that can directly contact the skin, but the price is high, so it is mainly used for some better scented candles.

In addition to these natural waxes, paraffin is also one of the raw materials for making scented candles. However, if the purity of paraffin petrochemical products is not enough, it will produce carcinogens, and it is easy to have black smoke when using it. Therefore, homemade scented candles are not recommended. Use paraffin.