Things You'll Need:
- Double boiler
- Wicks
- Soy or paraffin wax
- Essential oil (any scent)
- Toothpicks
- Food coloring if desired
- Thermometer
- Candle mold (think creatively like a class or jar)
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Step 1
Purchase or gather all the necessary equipment. All the above items are available at supermarkets or craft stores. The essential oils, used in aromatherapy, can be purchased online or in a health/nutrition store.
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Step 2
Set up a work space close to a heat source. The kitchen table with easy access to the stove would be perfect. Cover the workspace with newspaper or towels to avoid a mess.
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Step 3
Set up the double boiler, which can just be two pots. Place the wax you plan on using into a small pot. Place the small pot into a larger one filled partly with water. Turn the stove onto low and wait for the wax to reach about 170 degrees. A pound of wax is equal to about 8 candles.
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Step 4
Remove the pot from the heat source after the wax has melted. Add the essential oil, a drop or two is fine. Add the dye and stir to the wax and dye mixture to create the desired color.
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Step 5
Prepare the wicks and molds by placing the molds on the covered surface. Make sure the molds are level.
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Step 6
Center the wicks into the mold and place a small amount of wax around the molds to hold them in place. Allow about five minutes for the wax to dry before filling the mold with the remaining wax.
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Step 7
Remove the candle from the mold once the wax has hardened completely.
