How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts

Scented candles are a fantastic gift to give for any holiday or event because they can be enjoyed year round. Making a gift yourself always makes it feel personalized and special to the person you are giving it to. Many people also love making their own candles because it is an affordable craft to make.

Before you get started, take a few minutes to gather everything you need. This way you won’t need to worry about hot wax and not having what you need handy. The most basic things you will need include a double boiler for melting the wax, a block of wax or wax chips, fragrance oil, wick, dye, metal spoon, and a jar. If you want to make your candles into shapes, you may also want to consider using a candle mold for making your candles. Now that you have all of your supplies in an easy to reach spot, you can start getting ready to melt the wax.

The first thing you need to do to make candles is to melt your wax. Wax comes typically in blocks or flakes, and either is fine for the initial melting. Some people will even use pieces of old candles to recycle what they already have. The easiest way to melt the wax is to use a double boiler pan which makes it so you melt it without worrying about it burning or scalding.

When the wax is melted thouroughly, the next step is to add in the dyes and scents you wish to use. You can find a wide variety of dyes and fragrances from many different craft stores and suppliers. Since dyes and fragrance oils will vary depending on the type, be sure you follow any included special directions.

Now you are ready to place your melted wax into your container. Wearing pot holders when you pour the wax is recommended, since the wax will be very hot and splashing any on your skin is definitely painful. If pouring the wax all goes smooothly, the next step will be to insert the wax into it. One way to keep the wick in place while you wait for the wax to cool is to use a pencil. Simply tie one end of the wick to the pencil and then rest it across the jar.

Once you have let the wax cooled, your scented candles are finished and ready to be given as a gift. You can also add many special touches to make your candles extra special and unique. Sometimes just a simple note is all you need to make it a very meaningful gift. Everyone on your gift list will love the candles you’ve made, and you’ll love how easy and simple it was to do!