Scented candles add warmth, style, and fragrance to any space, making them ideal gifts or decor accents. But they often come with a high price tag and questionable chemicals.
After years of crafting my own, I've perfected an affordable, eco-friendly alternative using simple, natural ingredients. No more breaking the bank!
My love for these homemade beauties isn't fading anytime soon ;)
Position the metal tab at the wick's base on the container bottom. Tape the top end to a skewer, keeping the wick taut and straight. Rest the skewer across the container's rim.
Fill your container with water to measure its capacity, then pour into the measuring cup. Double that volume for wax – e.g., 50ml jar needs 100ml wax pellets.
Half-fill the pan with water. Place the glass container with wax pellets inside (use a spouted one if available). Ensure no water enters, then heat on medium, stirring with a metal spoon until fully melted. Remove from heat.
Perfume strength: 10 drops essential oil per 450g wax for medium scent; add more for stronger. Mix in food coloring drops if desired. Stir thoroughly.
Place jars undisturbed for hours. Hold the skewer steady and pour wax to desired height using the spouted container. Avoid touching hot jars!
Let cool at room temperature for 3-4 hours to prevent cracking.
Your chemical-free natural scented candle is ready! Light it up and enjoy the custom aroma.
It's quick, cost-effective, and perfect for gifting. You've got this DIY down pat.
Try this recipe and share your results in the comments. We'd love to hear how it went!
