How to easily make a candle at home
What you will need:
- Wax (according to the container)
- 1 x Pack of long wicks
- 1 x 10ml Aldrome fragrance oil - find here
- 1 x spatula
- 1 x heat-proof container
- 1 x boiler
- 1 x thermometer
- 1 pair of chopsticks or pencils
Begin with a clean area, make sure no valuables are around your work area.
Step 1: Measure the wax
Calculate how much wax you'll need to fill your container, then multiply by two. This is the amount of wax you'll need to melt.
Step 2: Melt the wax
Calculate how much wax you'll need to fill your container, then multiply by two. This is the amount of wax you'll need to melt.
Step 3: Add fragrance oils
Now it's time to add Aldrome Fragrance oils to your melted candle wax. To determine how much oil to add, refer to the packaging directions of your wax package. Simply pour it into the molten wax and whisk for a few seconds to incorporate it.
Step 5: Pour the wax
Before you pour the wax into your container, let it cool for a few minutes. When the temperature on the thermometer reads 140 degrees, it’s time to pour.
Then, slowly pour the wax into your container. Hold the wick in place, but don’t pull on it. Leave a small amount of wax in the boiler for topping off your candle later.
Step 6: Secure the wick
To prevent your wick from swaying in the melty wax, you need to secure it in place. Lay two chopsticks across the top of the container. Sandwich the wick in between so that it stays centred while the wax hardens.
Allow the wax to set for four hours at room temperature.
Step 7: Add more wax
If your candle hardened with an unsightly top (think cracks or holes) simply reheat and add your remaining wax. Let harden.
Step 8: Cut the wick.
Your candle wick should be less than half an inch long. If, when lit, the candle flickers or has a tall flame, trim the wick.
