This simple and inexpensive DIY citronella candle makes a great way to keep bugs away and is very inexpensive to make. Great Summer Crafts! Summertime is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors! What ingredients are in citronella candles? Candle Jar Soy Wax Cotton Wick Citronella Fragrance or Essential oils All candles require testing. I have included affiliate links to help you in your candle-making journey. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post via affiliate links to products or services associated with content in this article. What do I need to make your own ..read more

This simple and inexpensive DIY citronella candle makes a great way to keep bugs away and is very inexpensive to make. Great Summer Crafts! Summertime is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors! What ingredients are in citronella candles? Candle Jar Soy Wax Cotton Wick Citronella Fragrance or Essential oils What do I need to make your own citronella candles? Homemade citronella candles are easy and you can use items from around the house. Candle-making supplies can be found online here. I use mason jars from the local grocery stores because they are cheap. I also save cans because I make many c ..read more

What is the best way to melt candle wax for candles? Most crafters use the double boiler method to melt the candle wax. Candle making can be done easily at home with an old saucepan filled halfway with water and a heat-safe bowl that fits across the top. Candle wax has to be melted with indirect heat. That makes this method of melting wax the best. If you make candles often, invest in a pouring pitcher. Placing a pitcher down in the water bath is the same as using a double boiler. Do not leave wax unattended. All candles require testing. I have included affiliate links to help you in your cand ..read more

Earning an extra $1000 a month or more can be life-changing for most people and with candle making this is very possible. With hard work and commitment, this business can be scaled to make as much as you are willing to put into it. Is a candle-making business profitable? Making and selling candles from home is one of a few crafts that can be a profitable business. How much does it cost to start a candle-making business? Every business starts with a benchmark or baseline. The cost to start a candle-making business is relatively low. Startup candle businesses selling candles from home at craft f ..read more

What are the best molds for candles? Silicone. Candle-making molds are categorized by construction material. It is important to select the appropriate candle mold and candle wax for the candle type to get the best result. All candles require testing. I have included affiliate links to help you in your candle-making journey. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post via affiliate links to products or services associated with content in this article. Silicone and polyurethane candle-making molds– These have grown in popularity as the chemicals have become more avai ..read more

Aromatherapy with candles wouldn’t be complete without incense. These are a great DIY project at home or as an add-on to your candle business. Incense sticks or cones are easy to make and sell well at craft shows. If you already make candles, you have 1 of the 3 ingredients needed. For making incense you need: Unscented Incense Sticks or cones Fragrance oil DPG Dipropylene Glycol Container for Soaking Drying Rack or Hanger The recipe for the mixture is easy! All candles require testing. I have included affiliate links to help you in your candle-making journey. We may earn money or products f ..read more

I am asked so many times “How do I learn to make candles?”. The obvious answer is to read the articles on my website! And stop in on my YouTube Channel! Learning to make candles takes time and practice. Not everyone learns at the same pace and by the same methods. Today we have the internet to help us. Not everything online for candle-making is correct. So I am putting together a list to help understand what content is worth your time. Keep in mind that virtual learning does not replace what you would learn in a classroom with a teacher by your side. I have several articles for beginning candl ..read more

I have been making candles since the 1970s. My website has information that you will not find anywhere else. I can give you tips for the beginner candlemaker through to the advanced candle maker. I can also pass on my experience as an owner of a handmade candle store owner. There is always something to learn, even for me. When I started making candles, wax blends that are on the market today did not exist. I can tell when I watch a video or read an article if someone has experience candle making. Burnt crayons stink. Don’t use things not meant for candle making. I am also an avid supporter of ..read more

Many candle makers use a hot plate for candle making. They are small, portable, lightweight, and plug in to be used conveniently in a craft area and out of the kitchen. How do you melt wax for candle making? Candle wax should be melted to about 185 degrees Fahrenheit using an indirect heat source. Unless you are ok making candles in your kitchen on your stovetop and pouring candles on your counters, you need an area to work. If you are lucky to have a spare room in your house or a basement, setting up can be easier with a hot plate for melting candle wax. All candles require testing. I have in ..read more

The Vybar 103 has a higher melting point and is used in molded/pillar candles while the Vybar 260 has a lower melting point and is used in Jar/Container candles. Both have the same effect to enhance the scent throw in wax and allow the candle scent oil to be more evenly dispersed throughout the wax. All candles require testing. I have included affiliate links to help you in your candle-making journey. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post via affiliate links to products or services associated with content in this article. Vybar wax additive is a polymer-based ..read more