Scented candles are candles that are amazingly fragrant, sweet smelling and aromatic.
They are usually used to set the mood of a place and give a romantic atmosphere.
They are also used in spas, meditation and aroma therapy.
Knowing how to make scented candles is surely an advantage.
You can use these candles in so many ways.
With fragrant candles there are many types of scents that you can choose from.
Each scent gives a particular effect.
Sandalwood gives a euphoric and seductive effect, rosemary for mental clarity and alertness, and chamomile for a calming and relaxing effect.
They can be quite costly but knowing how to make scented candles at home can cut the cost while you have fun.
Fragrance oils are usually used to make this type of candle.
They can be readily purchased at your local craft stores and online.
Fragrance oil is much better to use when making candles because they have the same composition as waxes do.
Water and alcohol based fragrances do not mix very well with paraffin wax.
The first thing that you should do for creating these candles is to choose the type of wax that you will be using.
There are many types of wax that you can readily buy.
Examples of this are soy wax, bees wax, palm, paraffin and gel wax.
Some of this wax requires an adequate proportion of fragrance to wax and some requires a higher density to hold fragrance.
In the process of making scented candles the wax is melted depending on the type of wax that is used.
If you will be using paraffin wax, a double burner is used.
This is two separate pots, one with a small amount of water in the bottom and the other for the wax.
The wax pot will sit inside the water pot.
This process is used to help prevent the wax from burning.
Also a safety measure as the wax could likely catch on fire from being placed on a direct heat source.
Once the wax has fully melted you can add the fragrance you desire.
The wax is removed from the heat and for every 1 pound of wax; 1 ounce of fragrance is poured.
With this ratio the fragrance concentration is about 6 percent.
Putting more fragrance in the candle can sometimes cause it to not burn properly.
It can also result in pooling of liquid in the candle.
When learning to make these candles try experimenting with different fragrance ratios to create the effect you are looking for.
Once you know how to properly make scented candles you will have something to share with your friends and love ones.
Knowing this amazing hobby is very rewarding.
With so many scents to choose from you will certainly enjoy this activity.
Candles are not only good for decorating homes but you can also use them as gifts and as a business item.
You can experiment and explore different scents and make your very own candle recipe.
With a bit of patience anyone can learn how to make scented candles.