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How To Make Candles At Home

Candle making dates back to 3000 BC. Until the early 1900s they were needed for artificial light. Now, though no longer a necessity, candles can still be found in most homes. Throughout history, candles have served as rich traditions in religious services for many faiths. Today, the candle is no longer the single source of light, but is commonly used for birthday celebrations, holidays, and as home decorations.

Candles are created by collecting wax from oils, animals, or vegetables. It’s a flexible art that can be done at home for recreation, or with certain skill and practice, can produce a lucrative income. Creating your own candles is an exciting craft and it's super easy to get started. A few simple ingredients and some basic tools and equipment are all you need to begin making gorgeous, fragrant candles. And what’s best of all is that you probably have much of the needed equipment sitting in your kitchen or garage!

How To Make Candles

Candle making is a fun way to express your creativity that can be shared with others. Candles have a remarkable power to transform any room by creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The art of candle making can be mastered by anyone with practice and by following our simple step by step instructions. There are many different types of candles and we will show you how to make different styles that you can personalize to your liking. Creating candles from scratch is a rewarding experience you get to design from beginning to end.

Candle Making Supplies and Candle Making Instructions

When making candles from scratch, you will need to make sure you have the proper tools and supplies to get started. You’ll need everything from candle molds, to wax and fragrance oils, to wicks and pans. You can find a lot of these tools in your home already. For the rest, try your local craft store or search online.

Follow the links below to learn about candle waxes, wicks and molds. There are also several links to candle making instructions for different types of candles.

Melting Candle Wax

Melting the wax is the most important step in the candle making process.

Types of Wax

There are numerous types of candle wax. This wax guide will help you decide which wax is best for the specific type of candle you are making.

Candle Wicks

Read up on wicks and get your definitions down before choosing the right one. Also learn about problems you might run into when choosing wicks.

Gel Candles

Candle gel is a unique wax that has a translucent appearance and can create nice effects by placing objects in the wax.

Beeswax Candles

Rolled beeswax candles are easy to make.

Jar Candles and<br> Glass Container Candles

Jar Candles and
Glass Container Candles

Glass container candles produce a great glowing affect and are convenient because they hold the wax when the candle is burning.

Taper Candles

Dipped taper candles, or more commonly called candle sticks, are perfect for special occasions. They are attractive in a variety of candlestick holders.

Metal Candle Molds

Metal mold candles are the most popular candles produced. You can create large and eye catching candles that come in a multitude of sizes and shapes.

Polyurethane Molds

How to use polyurethane molds to make very own detailed candles.

Fun Facts About Candles

How much do you know about candles?

Candle Tips

Tips for burning the perfect candle.

How to Remove Candle Wax

How to get wax out of almost anything.

Get more candle information from the National Candle Association.

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