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Scented Candle

Scented Candle

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Scented Candles

Scented candle making is an innovative art that could be practised as a home business or just for fun. In both cases, it is a beautiful and creative experience that adds enjoyment to our lives. Candles are treasures that add beauty, fragrance and a warm glow to a home setting or any other ambience. Scented candles make their surroundings come alive by spreading a delicious aroma, enhancing every mood and delighting every heart.

To start making scented candles the first step is the collection of candle making supplies which are easily available at online craft shops. Since candle making has blossomed into an upcoming industry the market offers a wide variety of candle making products. The raw materials required include wax which is the base for any candle. The most popular types of wax are petroleum based paraffin wax, beeswax, the biodegradable and purely natural soy wax and gel wax. Other supplies are colours, wicks, pouring pots, molds, candy or wax thermometer, scents and other items for candle decoration.

Scented candle making requires using fragrances which gives a soothing and lingering aroma to the candles. One can choose from liquid or solid scents. Liquid scents are available as oils in many unique fragrances which can be added to the wax in the candle making process.

Some refreshing aromatic oils include rosewood, rosemary, vanilla, sandalwood, lavender, lemon, strawberry, musk, jasmine, eucalyptus,brown sugar, cocoa butter, aloe, chocolate and the like. These scented oils can be used individually or in different blends like raspberry-vanilla, brown sugar-fig, jasmine-eucalyptus etc. Some scents like Gardenia, have their own characteristic colour as well as fragrance, so no extra colour is required to be added.The market offers a charming range of floral and fruity scents that can be used for scented candle making. Scented candles make for thoughtful gifts and different fragrances can be used to complement personalities and zodiac signs of loved ones.

Making The Candle

The first step in the process of making scented candles is melting the wax. One has to be careful while doing so and take adequate precautions to work safely and efficiently. Melting is followed by adding colour, scent and other additives to the liquid wax. The wax is then poured into molds and wicks are positioned. The is followed by cooling of wax and candles are ready to come out of the molds. It's important to determine the strength of the fragrance of the scent in order to discover the perfect blend and fragrance. Fragrance oils need to be used in correct proportions, generally one ounce for a pound of wax and lesser quantities for a more subtle effect. Getting the scent aroma right makes the fragrant candle more appealing.

Scented candles come in various shapes like round, pillar, novelty, taper, tea light or votive. These candles can be used as part of a festive grouping or centerpieces in decoration. Their lingering fragrance touches everyone in the vicinity and adds a special aura to romantic dinners. Making scented candles brings joy and the fragrance envelopes our memories.