Candle Making How To Guide

Candle Making How To Guide

How To Make Candles With Suki Home

Candle making can be a fun and relaxing hobby. It's also a great way to create custom scents and designs to match your personal style or the decor of your home. There are many different techniques you can use to make candles, such as pouring melted wax into molds, using pre-made candle wax sheets, or dipping wicks into wax. You can also add fragrances and colorants to customize the scent and appearance of your candles. Candle making can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, depending on the techniques and ingredients you use. It's also great activity to do on your own or with friends and family.
At Suki Home we thought it would be a great idea to share our knowledge and experiences with you. Here are a few things you might want to consider when making your candles.

What You Need:

  • Paraffin wax OR a mix of paraffin & soy wax
  • Candle wick string
  • Needle
  • Essential oil or fragrance oil
  • Heatproof jar
  • Scissors
  • Wick holder
  • Saucepan

  1. Secure the wick in place. Once you have the wick in place, you'll need to secure it so it stays centered in the mold and doesn't move while you're pouring the wax. There are a few different ways to do this:

  • Use a wick holder or sustainer. These are small metal or plastic discs that have a hole in the center for the wick. You can thread the wick through the hole and then secure the holder to the bottom of the mold with hot glue or a small piece of tape.

  • Use a wick sticker. These are small stickers that have a sticky side that you can use to attach the wick to the bottom of the mold.

  • Use a wick tab. These are small metal tabs that have a hole in the center for the wick. You can thread the wick through the hole and then secure the tab to the bottom of the mold with hot glue or a small piece of tape.

  1. Prepare the wax. Depending on the type of wax you're using, you may need to melt it before you can pour it into the mold. If you're using a block of wax, you can melt it in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe container in the microwave. If you're using wax flakes, you can melt them in a microwave-safe container in the microwave.

  2. Add fragrance and colour, if desired. Once the wax is melted, you can add fragrance oils and/or colorants to customize the scent and appearance of your candle. Be sure to use a measuring spoon or scale to measure the correct amount of fragrance and colorant.

  3. Pour the wax into the mold. Once the wax is melted and fragranced/coloured, it's time to pour it into the mold. Pour slowly and steadily, taking care not to disturb the wick. If you're using a two-part mold, be sure to pour enough wax to fill both parts of the mold.

  4. Allow the wax to cool and set. Once you've poured the wax into the mold, allow it to cool and set completely before removing the candle from the mold. This can take several hours or even a full day, depending on the size and thickness of the candle.

 These are all helpful tips and guidelines for those who are new to candle making or want to improve their skills. I hope this information helps you create beautiful and enjoyable candles. Candle making is a fun and creative hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Remember to always be mindful of safety precautions when sharing your knowledge and experiences with others.
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