Step-by-step guide to making a scented candle

Making scented candles at home? Here's the solution!

Is there anything more cozy than the warmth and delicate aroma of a scented candle that fills the entire room? If you're also a fan of unique scented candles, we have good news: you don't have to buy them in a store, because you can make them at home! What's more, you can choose exactly the scent and design that best suits your taste and the style of your home. Candlemaking is not only a creative hobby, but also a great way to create your own sustainable products.

In this blog, you will find a detailed guide to making scented candles, step by step. You will find out what ingredients you will need, how to choose the right wax and scent, and what tricks you can use to ensure that your candle burns perfectly and lasts long.

Start making candles today and create a cozy, fragrant atmosphere in your home!

​Ingredients and tools:

Wax: Soy wax, paraffin, beeswax or a mixture of these.

Fragrance oil: Natural or synthetic fragrance oils specifically designed for candles. (Essential oil sold in drugstores is not for candles! Do not put it in under any circumstances!) 

Wick: A wick that is suitable for the size of the candle and the type of wax, which can be cotton or wooden wicks. (Click here to read about wicks!)

Containers: Glass, metal cans or other heat-resistant cups.

- Thermometer: To measure the temperature of the wax.

- Melting bowl or double-walled container: To melt the wax.

Wick holder: Wick base and wick base glue that holds the wick in place!

Stirring stick or spoon: To mix the fragrance oil and coloring agent.

Other supplies: Measuring cup, scale to measure the correct amounts!