How to Make Scented Decorative Candles

Scented candles can cover up bad odors.

Throughout the holidays, you can make your home feel more festive and cozy by setting out scented candles. You can find decorative scented candles at any candle store or department store, but candles that are highly fragrant can be expensive. Instead of buying pre-made scented candles, you can make your own homemade scented candles and decorate them with pure mineral pigments in the colors of the holidays.

Things You'll Need

• Beeswax
• Essential oil
• Mineral pigment
• Spoon
• Pot
• Coffee can
• Water
• Funnel
• Tea light holders with wicks

Instructions

1. Put 1/2 lb. of beeswax into a coffee can, and place the coffee can into a pot.

2. Fill the pot with water, and heat the water until the wax completely melts.

3. Pour in 2 tbsps. of essential oil, whichever scent you prefer.

4. Pour in 1/4 tsp. of mineral pigment, whichever color you prefer.

5. Stir the mixture well with a spoon until the ingredients are completely combined.

6. Place a funnel into a tea light candle holder with a wick, and pour the prepared wax into the holder until it is full. Repeat this process until you have filled the number of tea light candle holders you want.

7. Allow the wax to cool completely for 30 minutes before using the decorative tea light candles.

References

• Candle Tech: How to Make Container Candles