A scented candle lit in the house purifies the air, fills it with fragrance and positive energy. This is the oldest remedy for the treatment of various ailments, meditation, relaxation. Burning candles create an atmosphere of love and romance. Therefore, it will be useful in every house to have a couple of such items in stock.
Where to buy scented candles?
You can buy such things in the departments of stores specializing in the sale of souvenirs, gifts or household goods for the home. They can also be found in online stores. They are sold both individually and in sets. It is very convenient to have a set of candles with different smells. When choosing scented candles, pay attention to the instructions for their use. It is desirable that the components included in the composition of the product are indicated there . The information should also indicate what kind of aroma a particular candle has. This is very important for people, as some odors can cause allergic reactions.
Paraffin Aroma Products
Sets of industrial candles can be packaged in a regular wrapper (economy option) or in bottles or candle holders. There are sets that include not only candles, but also fragrant sticks with a stand. These sets are very popular today. They are an excellent romantic gift for both women and men.
How much are scented candles?
The price of these items depends on many factors: the product is purchased individually or as a set, how many units of the product are in one set, on the composition of the ingredients used for manufacturing. For example, the simplest single small candle costs about 30 rubles. The cost of a set is at least 100 rubles and more. Brand-name products will cost you several hundred or thousand rubles. Fans of aromatherapy really appreciate the handmade candles made to order. Such products are expensive. But their main advantage is that the master during their manufacture will introduce those components that the customer wants.
Handmade candles - simple, affordable, beautiful!
At home, it is quite realistic to make such waxy aromatic objects yourself. How to make a scented candle with your own hands is described in the following workshops. To begin, consider the method number 1 - the easiest.
We take the most ordinary odorless paraffin candle , preferably wide. We light it and wait a few minutes until the wax melts around the wick and a recess appears. Blow out the fire. We choose the essential oil to our taste and pour a few drops into the recess on the candle. Leave the product to freeze. After we use it for its intended purpose. It is important to remember that you can not pour essential oil under a burning candle, this can cause ignition and an unpleasant odor.
Method number 2
Following the description below, you can make a product such as a scented candle at home. For its manufacture you will need such materials:
- metal form;
- wax (paraffin);
- Scotch;
- wick;
- essential oil;
- petroleum jelly;
- saucepan.
Manufacturing instruction
The candle mold can be made from any tin can (can). It should have the form of a cylinder, a smooth structure of the walls and edges. In the bottom of the mold we make a hole through which the wick will stretch. It can be pulled out of a regular candle or weaved from a cotton (and only such!) Thread. On low heat we melt the wax, but do not let it boil. The temperature of the paraffin mass should not exceed 60 degrees. Soak the wick with essential oil with the desired aroma. Then dip it in a wax liquid. After that, we hold the wick in an upright position until the shell on it dries. We stretch this workpiece through the hole in the mold, at the bottom from the outside, fix its tip with tape. Lubricate the inner surface of the container with petroleum jelly or aromatic oil. You can spice spices on top of it on the walls. In the melted wax, which is in the saucepan, add the essential oil (you can several at once). The proportion of aromatic filler from the total mass should be 10% (10 grams of oil should go per 100 grams of wax). Mix the resulting liquid and pour a small amount of it onto the bottom of the mold. We put the wick in an upright position and wait until the mass hardens a little. Next, fill the container with wax completely. Now the scented candle should completely harden. The thicker it is, the longer this process will last. To make the product harden faster, after cooling the wax, you can put it in the freezer for an hour. Next, take it out of shape. After cooling, this happens easily. We place a candle in a candlestick or on a saucer and use it as intended. If the product was made as a gift, then make it into transparent wrapping paper and tie it with tape. Beautiful fragrant gift is ready!
The best scents for candles
Before proceeding with the manufacture of such an object as a scented candle, determine the type of oil that you will use in your work. From the following information, you can find out what beneficial functions some of them have.
- Chamomile - reduces headache, promotes sound sleep.
- Grapefruit - relieves fatigue, relaxes, soothes.
- Jasmine - restores energy balance, is an antidepressant, helps overcome bouts of fear and panic.
- Pine - purifies the air, is an antiseptic and a valuable tool for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory organs.
- Rose - improves the emotional state, treats disorders of the nervous system. The aroma of this flower is exciting, so it is these candles that are recommended to be burned during romantic dates.
A set of scented candles made by yourself using oils with such odors must definitely appear in your home. They will attract a positive atmosphere, health and happiness to your home.