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The basics of candle making?

I have decided that my affinity for candles is really costly so I am thinking of making my own. Now what? Any basic suggestions? I have already requested a book from the library. I just want basic tips about candle making. Like scents and the best wax or maybe just problems you may have encountered? Thanks!

Get a copy of 'Make Your Candles' by Dolores Attwood. It's a 92-page book for both beginners and experts that shows you how to make 9 different kinds of candles complete with recipes & step-by-step instructions.

Dolores is a self-taught (award-winning) candle maker with over 20 years experience and the author of 5 books on candle making. In addition to the 9 candle types above, she also reveals her experience on:
- Making your own massage and soy candles
- Turning your candle making hobby into a money making business
- List of candle making supplies manufacturers across the country

I'm sure this should be helpful to you. Give it a try!

Candle Making Essential Oils - It Only Takes A Few Drops

Candle making is a popular hobby, and one can find the materials necessary to get started either at a local hobby shop or on the internet. A couple of excellent on-line sources will be mentioned below. After you get used to making some candles you'll quickly want to start adding color as well as fragrance. For the latter you will need to procure some essential oils to add your desired scents.

The Choice of Fragrance to Use in Your Candles

You may simply have a favorite aroma that you want to try, or you can experiment with different ideas to see how you like the aroma created by burning your scented candles. You might want to do a little research about aromatherapy and see what plant materials have been used in the past for particular purposes. Essential oils are derived from certain plant materials by the process of distillation which produces very concentrated liquids that have the strong essence of the plant. For example, eucalyptus oil is often used to help clear out congested nasal passages and make breathing easier. Essential oil of lemon is considered uplifting and it lowers stress and even acts as an anti-depressant. Citronella oil is used as a repellant for insects and is also used in the making of some perfumes. Essential oil of lavender is considered calming and relaxing and is thought to soothe headaches and even sometimes migraines.

So your choice of essential oils used when making candles can have a practical goal beyond just creating a nice scent in a room. There are hundreds of essential oils to choose from when making candles. An excellent source is the web site of the CandleChem company. Here is a list of the essential oils they offer for candle making, and these are only those that start with the letter B: Baby Lotion, Baby Powder, Baked Apple Crisp, Baked Bread, Baked Cake, Baked Pie Crust, Balsam & Amber, Banana, Banana Creme Pie, Banana Nut Bread, Banana Rum Banana Spice, Basil, Basil Nectarine, Bayberry, Bayberry Spice, Beachin, Beautiful Type, Beer, Begonia, Bergamot, Bergamot Herbal Mint, Birthday Cake, Black Cherry, Black Currant, Black Love, Black Pepper, Black Raspberry Vanilla, Black Rose, Black Tea, Black Walnut, Blackberry, Blackberry Brandy, Blackberry Mist, Blackberry Pie, Blueberry, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Cobbler, Blueberry Muffin, Bourbon, Boysenberry, Boysenberry & Moss, Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar & Fig, Brown Sugar & Spice, Bubble Gum, Buck Lure, Burgundy Wine, Butter Crème, Butter Mint, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Brulee.

So you can see there truly are hundreds to choose from. Also, you'll only be using 1-3 drops of essential oil for each candle, so you'll be able to make a lot of candles for each scent that you purchase. Remember to put the drops into your hot wax mixture just before it is poured into a mold. In that way the essential oils won't evaporate as quickly as they would have had they been in the hot wax mixture for some time. If you are using a dye to color your candles, that should be done prior to adding the essential oils for fragrance.

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Country Lane Candle Scent Apple PIE Scent 1/2oz Sale Price: $2.19   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid fragrance Apple Pie. Make your candles smell like a freshly baked pie sitting in your kitchen. Continues be one of the most popular scents in the market. candle making, soy candles, general candle making Features Great for use in paraffin wax Great for use in Soy wax Leading brand in Candle making

Country Lane Candle Scent Sugar Cookie 1/2 ounce Sale Price: $2.19   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid dye great for candle making. Sugar Cookie continues to be one of the most popular scents in the market. Features Great for use in paraffin wax Great for use in Soy wax Leading brand in Candle making

Country Lane Candle Scent Lavender Scent 1/2oz Sale Price: $2.19   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid fragrance great for candle making. Your candles will be a full bloom with soothing lavender fragrance Continues be one of the most popular scents in the market. candle making, soy candles, general candle making Features Great for use in paraffin wax Great for use in Soy wax Leading brand in Candle making

Country Lane Candle Scent Christmas Tree 1/2 Ounce Sale Price: $2.19   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid dye great for candle making. Christmas Tree continues to be one of the most popular scents in the market. candle making, soy candles, general candle making Concentrated liquid candle fragrance This traditional Christmas scent can be enjoyed any time of the year. Youll love the earthy aroma as it lingers, leaving your home smelling fresh and inviting. Features Great for use in paraffin wax Great for use in Soy wax Leading brand in Candle making

Country Lane Candle Scent Strawberry Scent 1/2oz Sale Price: $2.19   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid dye great for candle making. Strawberry A juicy strawberry aroma. Continues be one of the most popular scents in the market. candle making, soy candles, general candle making Features Great for use in paraffin wax Great for use in Soy wax Leading brand in Candle making

Yaley Liquid Candle Scent-1 oz./Cinnamon List Price: $7.33 Sale Price: $2.49 You save: $4.84 (66%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Liquid Candle Scent 1 ounce bottles can be added to melted wax to add pleasant aroma. The amount of the aroma can be varied for personal preference. Preferred by serious candle makers. Most of these scents can also be used for soap making, but Cinnamon should not be. Available in a variety of scents, each sold separately. Features 1 fl. Oz. (30 ml)

Gelly Candle Fragrance Assortment 1 Ounce Bottle 3/Pkg - Rose, Lavender, Rain Forest List Price: $3.09 Sale Price: $2.01 You save: $1.08 (35%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Add fragrance to Gelly Wax with these convienent sized assortments. Features Add fragrance to Gelly Wax Assortments are conveniently sized Includes three 1 ounce bottles Fragrances are roses, lavender and rain forest

Scented Candlewax Red Apple Peel- 1# Sale Price: $2.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This products is 1 pound of melt and pour wax. Yes, wax. The scent, dye has already been added to this product. The wax also includes the 6 wicks Features Candle making has just been made easier Dye, scent wicks are all part of this product Top Selling Fragrance wax, scent Provide a container and you can have a candle in moments

Gelly Candle 1 oz. Fragrance - 3PK List Price: $3.99 Sale Price: $2.74 You save: $1.25 (31%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Add fragrance to Gelly Wax with these convienent sized assortments. Features An assortment of fragrances for candle making Add your own creative touch Contains three 1 ounce bottles