17 DIY Mother\u002639;s Day Gifts

Who does not love decorating their house or apartment with a gorgeous candle? They add light and warmth to each area and just generally make your house feel cozier. The one problem? They do not last forever and can be a little costly. But the great part is you can make them yourself really easily with a few supplies and a little bit of know how. It is likely that you have a lot of the things you'll need already at home.

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Materials Needed for Candle Making

Another bonus of creating your own candles is that you can control exactly what goes in to them. If you're sensitive to fragrance, you can leave it all out. If you're worried about maintaining the air in your home as clean as possible, you can opt to utilize soy wax. {Although there are lots of distinct types of candles, they all contain three main elements: wax, a wick, and a container

Once you've your station setup, you'll need to discover a wax that is suitable for the type of candle that you want to make and a wick appropriate for the wax you have selected. Remember that a number of wicks don't burn hot enough to melt some kinds of wax. You will also have to decide on the right container or mold to hold the melted wax, fragrance or colour to your candle if wanted, along with a match to light the candle if it's done!