| Making your very own scented soy wax candles can | | | | 2.Buy dry cotton wicks and the fragrance oils and |
| be done at low cost in your own home. It is simply a | | | | color dyes you may require. |
| matter of mixing the right ingredients such as | | | | 3. Select a mold to the size and shape of the candle |
| fragrances, essential oils and dyes to create the unique | | | | you want to make |
| rich aroma you are looking for. | | | | 4. Melt the wax in a pot on a hot stove or it can be |
| It is necessary to first of all have the correct materials | | | | melted in a microwave |
| and a basic set of guidelines on what to do before | | | | 5. Mix in the colored dye of your choice when the wax |
| you start making your own candles. If you have | | | | has melted. |
| watched someone making traditional type wax | | | | 6. Add and mix in the fragrance oil. |
| candles then you will already have some idea on what | | | | 7. Place the wick in the center of the mold |
| to do so it will be a little easier for you. | | | | 8. Pour the melted wax into the mold while ensuring |
| For example to make a natural soy wax clean burning | | | | the wick does not move from the middle of your mold |
| candle you will need to use 100% soy wax flakes or | | | | 9. Leave the mixture to set completely. |
| pure soy wax blends and not normal paraffin candle | | | | 10. When properly set remove your candle carefully |
| wax. | | | | from the mold. |
| From either an online source or through a specialty | | | | The aroma from a burning scented candle has a lot to |
| candle store you can obtain kits and other products | | | | do with the fragrance oil used in the candle making |
| you will need for the making process. | | | | process. If you are unsure what fragrance to use ask |
| Follow these 10 tips to make your own scented soy | | | | for advice at your candle supply store. Some stores |
| wax candles - | | | | may also have a candle burning on display with the |
| 1. Buy100% soy wax in a block or as wax flakes. | | | | fragrance you want for your own hand-crafted candle. |