Many people are under the impression that making your own candle fragrance is very complicated and requires a number of steps. The truth is, however, that creating custom fragrances can be as easy as making a pot of soup. Here’s how you can create custom fragrances in just a matter of minutes, all done entirely by candle fragrance recipes that you create on your own.
Candle fragrance begins with selecting the fragrance oils that you want to use. Typically, those fragrance oils will be water or synthetic oil based. You will also need a container in which to ferment the mixture, such as a glass jar or small Tupperware container. Keep in mind that candle fragrances should never be allowed to come into contact with any sort of plastic, metal or rubber, as these ingredients can react and change the fragrance of your candle. It is recommended that you use a wick to keep your candle fragrance from changing.
After you have chosen your fragrance oils and completed the jar, you are ready to begin the fermentation process. You can do this using a special slow cooker that is designed to ferment candle mixtures for the purpose of creating candle fragrance. Place the jar of your choice inside the cooker and cover it with the lid provided. Allow the mixture to slowly ferment, the idea is to allow the scent from the fragrance oils to mix with the sugar and alcohol so that they can undergo the process of maturation.
As the scent of the mixture mists around the room, it will start to evaporate. What you are left with is an incredibly sweet smelling scent. This scent can be used as an additive to your own home scent blends or can be sold as a specialty product. Some people even enjoy selling candles that contain their own original fragrance blend. The great thing about this type of business is that you can work from your own home, at your own pace and your own schedule.
Before you start creating your candle fragrance recipes, you will need to have a list of ingredients. These will include the specific amounts of scented oils, waxes and herbs that you will need. Other items that you may want to include in your formulation are vegetable glycerin, essential oils and fragrance oils. These items will all depend on the theme of your candle creation and the specific scent that you are looking to achieve.
One of the first things that you will want to do before you get started is to ensure that you have properly prepared your supplies. This will include making sure that your containers are well cleaned and your scent is fresh. In addition to your supplies, you will also need a burner, a double boiler and funnel. This will ensure that your candles are constantly at the correct temperature.
When creating candles, some people use unscented candle wax and others use scented wax. Using the unscented kind is a good way to reduce the amount of cleaning that you will need to do after your candle has burned down. However, if you use the unscented types, you must make sure that you have removed all of the wax from them before you place them in a container for storage. If you are creating candles that are to be used frequently, it is usually best to use the scented type.
After your candle fragrance recipe is complete, you should test the finished product. Place a few drops of your scent in a container of water and see if it reacts to the water’s temperature and the overall scent of the liquid. If the reaction is present, then you are well on your way to creating your own unique candle fragrance. Once you are satisfied with your recipe, you can begin to use it in your candles.
Welcome to my candle making blog! In this blog, I will be sharing my tips and tricks for making candles. I will also be sharing some of my favorite recipes.
