Perhaps the most popular type of candle on the market today is the scented candle. Not only do scented candles add beauty and atmosphere to your home, they also make your space smell nice. Smell is the most powerful sense that humans have because it is the only sense that has a direct pathway to the brain.
To make scented candles, you need a few basics. Of course you’ll need wax, molds, wicks and fragrances but how do you select the fragrance? Well, that will largely depend on the purpose of those candles. For instance, if you are just making candles that will smell good and look good, then you can use commercially available fragrances that are chemically based. However, if you want to make scented candles to use for aromatherapy, you will need to use pure essential oils or you won’t get the benefits.
There is a lot of experimentation involved when making scented candles. Just like baking, you will be using a formula to make scented candles, instead of just guessing. This will ensure that each batch of candles will be uniform, bringing your customers back again and again because they know that they will always get a quality product.
When you begin your scented candle making, keep a log of each batch you make and be sure to note things like the type of wax and the amount of scent and color used. Also note things like how well the candle burns and what the candle smells like when it burns. It is common for scented candles to smell differently when burned than they do when they are made. This way, when you want to make scented candles again in that particular fragrance, you won’t have to try and recall it all from memory.
So what if you want to make scented candles to use for aromatherapy? Well the process is the same, but the scents are different. Aromatherapy is becoming a very popular alternative or complimentary therapy for everything from insomnia to depression and one of the most popular modalities is the use of scented candles. However, for aromatherapy candles to be effective, you must make scented candles with pure essential oils. They contain all the beneficial properties of the plants that they are made from and they are highly concentrated. They evaporate quickly, which is why using them to make scented candles is ideal. The wax keeps the essential oils suspended until the wax is melted, thus releasing the scent.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
How To Make Scented Candles
Candle making can be considered an art form because there are so many different candles that you can create. You can make holiday candles, gel candles, hand rolled candles or even twisted candles. Whatever type of candle you want to make, it is always a good idea to add a nice scent to make the candle more appealing.
When you make scented candles, you have a plethora of choices. Usually if you are creating a candle that is shaped like a pie or an ice cream, you would want to choose a scent to match the look of that candle. Whatever scent you might want, essential oils make the best scents for candles.
Many people like to have a certain scent for the bathroom or the living room. Candles are perfect for filling the air of your home with a certain aroma. Sometimes if you just buy a candle it's hard to get the scent that you were longing for.
If you make scented candles at home, it's much easier to create the scent that you were hoping for. If you want a citrus scent or a something a little more fruity, you can easily create just about any scent with the right oils. If you look online at some candle making sites, there are specific mixtures of oils that create certain scents.
Many candle making sites have fragrance oils right on their site for people that want to make scented candles. They also have some scent mixing ideas. If you want a Carmel apple scent for example, then you mix a carmel scent and a Macintosh apple scent. If you are looking for a dusty rose smell, then you mix 1 part baby powder to 2 parts rose bouquet. Any scent that you can think up, they probably have an idea of how to make it online. There is even some strange ones like masculine and rainbow skies, for people that want to be a little more original.
For people that want to make scented candles, the choices are endless. There are the regular scents like vanilla or cinnamon, or you can easily get creative. Check out some scent mixing ideas online before trying to create your own. They may already have a recipe for the the scent that you are looking for. If they don't then you could look at a scent that is similar and go from there. Scented candles are very popular because they are a very easy and appealing way to get the mood that you want, at home or anywhere else.
When you make scented candles, you have a plethora of choices. Usually if you are creating a candle that is shaped like a pie or an ice cream, you would want to choose a scent to match the look of that candle. Whatever scent you might want, essential oils make the best scents for candles.
Many people like to have a certain scent for the bathroom or the living room. Candles are perfect for filling the air of your home with a certain aroma. Sometimes if you just buy a candle it's hard to get the scent that you were longing for.
If you make scented candles at home, it's much easier to create the scent that you were hoping for. If you want a citrus scent or a something a little more fruity, you can easily create just about any scent with the right oils. If you look online at some candle making sites, there are specific mixtures of oils that create certain scents.
Many candle making sites have fragrance oils right on their site for people that want to make scented candles. They also have some scent mixing ideas. If you want a Carmel apple scent for example, then you mix a carmel scent and a Macintosh apple scent. If you are looking for a dusty rose smell, then you mix 1 part baby powder to 2 parts rose bouquet. Any scent that you can think up, they probably have an idea of how to make it online. There is even some strange ones like masculine and rainbow skies, for people that want to be a little more original.
For people that want to make scented candles, the choices are endless. There are the regular scents like vanilla or cinnamon, or you can easily get creative. Check out some scent mixing ideas online before trying to create your own. They may already have a recipe for the the scent that you are looking for. If they don't then you could look at a scent that is similar and go from there. Scented candles are very popular because they are a very easy and appealing way to get the mood that you want, at home or anywhere else.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Scented Candle Making Tips
So you want to learn the art of scented candle making. I don't blame you! There is nothing like the sweet smell of a scented candle. Whether it is burning and flickering with light or has just been extinguished, the smell is wonderful. Once a room is filled with the beautiful fragrance of a candle it changes the entire atmosphere.
A wonderfully sensational fragrance has the ability to change your mood as well. It has a calming effect, with the ability to reduce your stress level.
Some fragrances will even make you feel energized. There is nothing like returning home from a long day at work to the smell of fragrance coming from your candle. It is even more satisfying if it is a candle that you made yourself!
If you want your home-made creations to have that effect on you as well as others, then you'll have to check out the range of fragrances available to you.
Candle fragrances come in several forms: liquid, natural herbs, and solid wax perfume chips. But that's only the start of your choices. You have nearly an endless array of fragrances from which to choose. Just do a quick search on the internet to see what's available to you. Scents vary from summer rain to Amish harvest to candied apples.
With the choices available you will be able to make the most inspiring candles! Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind with your scented candle making.
1. Wait until you're just about ready to pour your melted wax into the pouring pot before adding your scent.
This act keeps evaporation to a minimum. In this way, you can actually use less fragrance and enjoy it more!
2. Don't add too much scent.
It's a common mistake -- especially for those of us who are new to scented candle making. I know I certainly made this mistake (several times over!) when I began making candles. Adding too much fragrance may cause mottling or pitting to the candle wax itself. Not only does this detract from the attractiveness of your candle, but it also makes it harder to remove your candle from the mold.
Scented candle making is very satisfying. A beautiful candle is a thing to behold. But when you add a wonderful fragrance it is transformed into something out of this world!
A wonderfully sensational fragrance has the ability to change your mood as well. It has a calming effect, with the ability to reduce your stress level.
Some fragrances will even make you feel energized. There is nothing like returning home from a long day at work to the smell of fragrance coming from your candle. It is even more satisfying if it is a candle that you made yourself!
If you want your home-made creations to have that effect on you as well as others, then you'll have to check out the range of fragrances available to you.
Candle fragrances come in several forms: liquid, natural herbs, and solid wax perfume chips. But that's only the start of your choices. You have nearly an endless array of fragrances from which to choose. Just do a quick search on the internet to see what's available to you. Scents vary from summer rain to Amish harvest to candied apples.
With the choices available you will be able to make the most inspiring candles! Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind with your scented candle making.
1. Wait until you're just about ready to pour your melted wax into the pouring pot before adding your scent.
This act keeps evaporation to a minimum. In this way, you can actually use less fragrance and enjoy it more!
2. Don't add too much scent.
It's a common mistake -- especially for those of us who are new to scented candle making. I know I certainly made this mistake (several times over!) when I began making candles. Adding too much fragrance may cause mottling or pitting to the candle wax itself. Not only does this detract from the attractiveness of your candle, but it also makes it harder to remove your candle from the mold.
Scented candle making is very satisfying. A beautiful candle is a thing to behold. But when you add a wonderful fragrance it is transformed into something out of this world!
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