How to Get Strong Scented Candles
Make your own strong scented candles to decorate your home and fill your rooms with the fragrance of your choice. Strong scented candles can also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Candle making is a hobby which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are a wide variety of candle scents available and each scent can be used to create a different mood in your home. According to Candles 4U, citrus scents such as orange, lemon or grapefruit can have an energizing and cleaning effect, while lavender can be used to create a relaxed atmosphere, and fragrances such as vanilla, rose, jasmine or sandalwood can increase desire and create a romantic atmosphere.
Instructions
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Place a specialized wax melter in a pan of boiling water and drop pieces of the wax inside the melter one at a time. Double-boil the wax until it has completely melted. Heat the water in the pan to 130 degrees F if you intend to use a mold made from cardboard, glass or plastic, but heat the water to 190 degrees F if you plan to use a metal mold. You can purchase a number of waxes that are suitable for candle making, including paraffin wax, soy wax and beeswax. These can be found online and in craft stores that specialize in candle making.
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Add 1.5 oz. of a high-grade fragrance concentrate of your chosen scent to the melter for every pound of wax used. Stir thoroughly to ensure that the fragrance is distributed evenly throughout the wax. You can also add dye to change the color of the candle wax if you choose to.
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Cut a length of wick to be 2 inches longer than you want the candle to measure in height. Place a pencil horizontally over the opening at the top of the candle mold. Tie one end of the length of wick around the pencil, with the rest of the wick hanging down into the mold. Use this method to keep the wick in a central position while you pour the hot wax from the melter into the mold.
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Leave the mold to cool for 12 hours before placing the mold in a refrigerator for an additional 12 hours to allow the candle to set completely.
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References
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