With the exponential growth of Do It Yourself (DIY) around the world , it is becoming easier and more accessible to start making candles. Explore a fascinating world where your creativity remains your only limit. To discover it best, we provide you with simple recipes accompanied by videos to learn quickly!
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What is a candle made of?
Although candle making seems simple, it requires careful preparation and well-chosen materials.
Common ingredients
Wax is the main and most important ingredient . There are different types of waxes suitable for the desired creation: mineral, vegetable or animal wax.
It is also necessary to choose your wick which can be made of cotton or wood. The length and size of the wicks can vary depending on the type of candle desired.
It is equally essential to select a container or mold suitable for the type of creation you are planning!
These first 3 components are mandatory regardless of the type of candle you want to make. The following ones will be required or not for certain creations.
Secondary raw materials
First, we find the fragrance that will constitute the very identity of your candle! It expresses all the character and the olfactory rendering that you wish to share. The fragrance is mainly used in a container candle unlike a molded candle.
Then use wax or fragrance additives to improve the rendering or effectiveness of these raw materials.
Also, you will probably want to embellish your creation in order to push its personalization and originality. To do this, you will be led to use dyes or decorations . Be careful, mica is not recommended even if its use remains possible under certain conditions.
Finally, it is important to have accessories and machines at home in order to speed up the performance of your production or improve its quality.
The essential machines and accessories in your workshop
Also required are quality and meticulous equipment such as wax melters or other accessories depending on the type and size of candles being created. Each project will therefore have specific requirements!
The essential accessories!
Accessories greatly simplify the creation of a candle, offering beginners and professionals alike considerable comfort in their projects. Here are the essential accessories:
- Thermometer: knowing the temperature of your wax or mixture is essential.
- Balance : very useful for following a recipe to the letter.
- Pipette: much more suitable for precise dosing.
- Measuring containers: as in cooking, a successful recipe is one where the dosages are scrupulously respected.
- Drill Bit Centering: As discussed in our drill bit guide, an off-center drill bit creates a lot of problems!
- Sticky Pastilles/Waxes: This is very useful in order to properly fix your wick in your container.
- Bain-marie container: if you don't have any cast iron appliances, this is the minimum you need!
There are obviously many other accessories that will allow you to be more efficient, but we have listed here those that seem essential to us!
What about the devices to maximize your production!
There you will find the famous T20 or even melting basins for larger volumes. These various types of equipment are perfect for professional use. Their simple use and safe handling allow you to produce candles in large quantities!
Conclusion
Now you know everything you need to make your own homemade candles . We offer you several recipes and there is something for everyone.
