Simple Homemade Scented Candle Recipe | DIY Ombre Scented Candles.

Have you made any plans for the weekend yet? If you're hesitant to go out due to scorching weather, why not try buying some scented candle-making supplies and create a lovely candle at home? This handmade masterpiece is not only a unique decorative accessory, but whenever you light it, you'll feel relaxed and comfortable. And if you're looking to give a gift to a loved one, a homemade scented candle is also a great suggestion!

Let's check out the simple homemade scented candle recipe that Nguyen Ba shares below to get more ideas for your own products!

Making scented candles from soy wax - the simplest recipe

Ingredients and tools needed:

• Soy wax
• Essential oils with the fragrance of your choice (e.g., peppermint oil, orange oil, lavender oil, etc.)
• Candle container/jar
• Candlewick
• Small weighing scale
• Candle-making container/pot
• Stirring spoon or stick
• Handmade candle decorations: dried flowers, small stones, seashells, ribbon bows, stickers, etc.
• Clip to hold the wick in place
• Scissors to cut the wick

Steps:

Step 1: Melting the soy wax

Take an appropriate amount of soy wax and place it in the container/pot. Melt the wax using a water bath method. You can also use a microwave to melt the wax for the scented candles, but the water bath method is the best for better temperature control.

Step 2: Prepare the candle container and wick

While waiting for the wax to melt, you can prepare the candle wick. If you're using a cotton wick, measure a piece of wick that is as tall as the container plus 3 cm. Attach one end of the wick to the bottom of the container and secure it with glue, and the other end to the mouth of a cup using a clip or a wooden stick to keep the wick straight.

Step 3: Add essential oils to the candle container

After the wax has completely melted, take the container out of the heat source, stir gently, and wait for 5 minutes for the wax to cool slightly. Then, add the essential oil of your choice (in this recipe, peppermint oil is used).

Step 4: Pour the melted wax into the candle container and decorate

After adding the essential oil to the melted wax, stir gently, and wait for 4-6 minutes for the wax to cool slightly before pouring it into the candle container. Pour it slowly and gently to prevent splashing. You can use dried flowers, decorative stones to make your homemade scented candle more vivid. Be sure to place the decorations close to the sides of the container to ensure safety when lighting the candle.

Step 5: Cut the wick

Don't forget to cut off any excess wick after completing the candle. When making scented candles using soy wax, wait for an additional day for the candle to dry completely, then cut the wick shorter. Use scissors to leave only 0.3 - 0.5 cm from the surface of the candle. To achieve better scent diffusion, let the candle "rest" for about 2 days before using it!

How to make transparent scented candles at home

Ingredients needed:

To make transparent candles, you will need to use Gel Wax. Other materials and tools are similar to the soy wax scented candle-making recipe shared above.

Steps:

Step 1: Melt the Gel Wax

Similar to other homemade candle recipes, you can use a water bath method to melt the Gel Wax. You can also use a microwave, but the water bath method is better for controlling the wax temperature.

Step 2: Prepare the candle container and wick

Prepare the candle container and attach the wick as mentioned before.

Step 3: Decorate the bottom of the candle container

In the first layer of the transparent candle, you can use transparent decorations like small stones, seashells, etc.

Step 4: Pour the melted Gel Wax into the container

After the Gel Wax is fully melted and cooled slightly, pour the first layer of the transparent candle into the container.

Step 5: Cut the wick

After the third layer of the transparent candle has solidified, your homemade scented candle is complete. You can add more stickers to the outside of the container or insert some dried flowers, seashells, etc., on the surface of the candle to make it more beautiful.

Conclusion

Making scented candles at home is straightforward, isn't it? With just a little time and some skills, you'll have a lovely handmade product to decorate your living space or give as a gift to loved ones. Visit Nguyen Ba's website to buy more candle-making supplies at home and explore more simple handmade scented candle recipes!