DIY decorative candle. An atmosphere of celebration and warmth: DIY candles

In this article we want to tell you how to create candles with your own hands. Such candles will make your design unique, and they are also perfect as a gift.

Did you know that people started using candles back in the 3rd millennium BC? True, at that time only wealthy citizens could afford them. Nowadays, candles are used mainly as cozy decorative items. Let's see how you can make such a miracle yourself.

DIY candles for beginners: master class

For these candles, which are easy to make and can decorate any decor, you will need the following:

Actually, ourselves candles- some

IMPORTANT: It is quite possible to purchase the most ordinary candles in the hardware department of the store. They, however, have a grayish tint due to the fact that they are not cleansed. However, this drawback can be easily corrected if you plan to paint.

Capacity- a small saucepan. It is advisable to attach a clothespin to the edge. Paraffin, which is melted, is quite hot, so some kind of handle is simply necessary
Mold - in our case we need 2 forms of different sizes
Wick
Plasticine
Grater
Oil
Acrylic contours
Crayons– you need wax ones

IMPORTANT: Oil-based crayons will not be able to dissolve in wax - they should not be used unambiguously.

Let's start making:

To begin with, all available cut the candles into small pieces. Remove the wick from them.

Process the crayons with a grater. It is best to rub each color separately.

It's time to put Heat paraffin in a water bath. And while this is happening, it should prepare the form- Lubricate it with oil.

And then the paraffin melted! Now you can enter it add crushed chalk.

IMPORTANT: It is extremely important to stir the dye thoroughly until it is completely dissolved.

Now paraffin is poured into a large mold. However, you shouldn’t get too carried away - the smaller one will fall into the larger form later. Consequently, the filler level will rise - this must be taken into account.

Lubricate outside small mold- after that it can be immerse in a large one. It is recommended to place plasticine inside.

IMPORTANT: Try to stick to the “golden mean”. With a tiny amount of plasticine, the mold will not sink, and with too much, it will sink to the bottom.

After a few hours you can get the frozen cast. And get started right away wick placement. The hole can be made with something thin like a toothpick or brush.

Thread the wick. The bottom of the candle should be disguised using a hot spoon.

The other end of the wick is fixed on a toothpick. The toothpick, in turn, is placed across the candle and secured with plasticine.

The second end of the candle wick is attached to a toothpick

Similar to the scheme with green paraffin, melt and yellow. Pour it into the recess of the future candle. Cut the wick so that approximately 1 cm remains on the candle.

IMPORTANT: Don't forget to add paraffin into the recess near the wick.

After everything hardens, it will remain decorate a candle. And this is where the acrylic outline comes in handy.

How to make and decorate wax candles with your own hands?

To make beautiful wax candle in the shape of a rose you will need:

Actually, myself wax
Stationery knife or at least his blade
Burner
Wick
Mirror or glass small size

IMPORTANT: However, if workplace smooth, then glass is not necessary.

First of all, melt the wax. And this is where the burner comes in handy.

Wax the spot is cut with a knife.

Now the wax separates from the surface. One part of it is put aside for a while.

For one of the pieces the wick is applied. It should be as if wrap in wax.

IMPORTANT: Try to perform this procedure quickly, otherwise the wax will harden.

In a similar way create other petals as well. Don't forget that their edges should be bent to maximize the identity of the real flower.

How to make and decorate paraffin candles with your own hands?

Will please you in winter time of the year paraffin ice candle. No matter how paradoxical it may sound, ice and fire can be combined, and will be needed for this:

Household paraffin candles- 4 things.

IMPORTANT: Paraffin must be of high quality. Otherwise, the candle will begin to smoke, crackle, and spread bad smell, burn unevenly.

Wax colored crayons
Ice cubes
Two bowls or pans. Please note that their diameter must be different. In addition, utensils typically used for cooking are not suitable.
Skewer or a small wooden stick
Concerning molds, then you can even use a plastic cup in this case
Terry towel
Something comfortable potholder and oilcloth

Before starting work it is worth cover by work surface oilcloth. Then take candle And call it is the size of a mold.

But besides this candle there are others - you need them cut into small pieces, having previously taken out the wick.

Pour water into a large saucepan and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat. It's time small saucepan - pieces of paraffin will go in there, and all this is put to a water bath.

IMPORTANT: It is extremely important to note that paraffin is highly flammable. Therefore, do not heat it over an open fire or in microwave oven. Don’t be distracted from the process, but keep it on hand just in case baking soda- This is what you need to put out burning paraffin.

Finely with a knife crumble the crayon. The principle is simple: the more shavings, the more saturated the color of the candle.

Pieces of chalk are poured into a small saucepan. Don't forget to stir.

It's time ice- get him out of freezer, place on a towel, cover with another part of the towel and grind. The size of the ice floes should correspond to how you want the openwork to look - thin openwork patterns require small pieces of ice.

Fill the mold with ice. Wherein a piece of candle should be placed in the middle with wick, cut off at the very beginning of work.

Now melted paraffin can be poured into a mold, straight onto the ice.

IMPORTANT: Don't forget to use an oven mitt.

Wait for it to cool down colored paraffin. Then remove the impression from the mold. It is recommended to do all this over the sink, as the melted ice will definitely drain off. With a heated knitting needle, taken with a potholder, you can melt the wick, if it is filled with paraffin.

Just in case leave the candle to dry additionally. When using it It’s worth taking a wide candlestick– paraffin may melt.

Beautiful do-it-yourself carved candles: shapes

Carved candles seem incredibly complicated to make, but some of them are simple to make. Prepare:

Paraffin
Form at your choice. It's better to start with something simple like the outline of an egg. As for the material, due to the ease of removing the impression, it is recommended to choose silicone
Wick or weave of cotton threads
Capacities, into which colored paraffin will be poured. Cans, saucepans or even tin cans that are unnecessary in everyday life will do.
Special dyes or wax crayons
Hook and crossbar to him

IMPORTANT: Select the size of the hook taking into account the fact that it should be comfortable for you to hold it in your hands.

Bucket with water
Paper napkins from the category of those that are soft to the touch

Just like in previous master classes, melt the paraffin in a water bath. Fill it up in the form, while leaving a long - not less than 10 cm. – wick.

After the cast is taken out, follows the long wick hang it on a hook.

In a water bath heat the paraffin with the addition of shades.

IMPORTANT: Bringing it to 60-80 degrees will be quite enough. At the same time, you need to stir, because the paraffin settles.

Get started let down hanging on a hook workpiece in a container with the colors you need. Try to do it fast, but at the same time smooth. Allow the paraffin to drain, and then to fix the remaining Place the product in a bucket of water. There can be several dozen layers, because hot paraffin gives a very thin layer.

Now hang the workpiece on the hook - and cut out patterns! To start cut off excess layers of paraffin, which formed smudges. Possible for convenience make a sketch, since there will be no opportunity to make changes.

IMPORTANT: On average, paraffin cools down in 10 minutes, so try to cut out patterns during this time.

Flowers They are formed in a similar way - certain patterns are cut out and folded in the right way. Can decorate a candle, for example, beads. Graceful curls of a carved candle, multi-layered multi-colored candle. The main thing in this matter is to be slow, because each previous layer must dry before the next one is formed.

IMPORTANT: Such a product must cool for at least 5 hours.

The secret is colored flame is burning salts. Moreover composition of salts depends on what shade you want to get:

Yellow orange- salt
Red– strontium nitrate or sodium chloride
Blue - copper chloride
Green– barium chloride
Violet– potassium chloride

Such candles are good because non-toxic, and if they leak occasionally, then will leave virtually no traces. However they take a long time to flare up.

How to make scented candles with your own hands?

To create a scented candle, use appropriate oil. It's just great if for certain notes of aroma will be selected corresponding shade of wax.

IMPORTANT: You need to add oil to the wax at the stage when it has already melted, but has not yet been poured into the mold.

Please note that:

Bergamot combined with lavender will help you relax
Lemon and rosemary clear your head of negative thoughts
Equal part roses and geraniums, as well as twice their volume lavender will restore calm and help you find balance of spirit after strong experiences.
Lemon with cedar will also relieve stress
Cloves with orange guaranteed to lift your spirits

Candles enchant, pacify, delight, inspire - how many purposes does this source of lighting have! And, you see, it will be just great if you can regulate all these emotions yourself by making candles with your own hands.

The soft scent of melting wax, the flickering of living lights, the magical aura of romance - candles can create a special atmosphere in the house, lift your mood or relieve stress after a hard day. They charge the home with the power of natural elements and protect it from negative energy. Scented candles, created by you from sketches of your own imagination, have even greater power, because they contain the warmth of your hands and the miracle of creation.

Fire has a magical effect: it can be destructive and life-giving, burning and warming, dazzling and illuminating. It is believed that a person can look at it forever. Accompanied by a candle flame, religious and witchcraft rituals take place - exactly the same as when accompanied by incense. Aroma candles are a beautiful tandem of scent and light; they are in particular demand among mystical, dreamy and sensual people. And if they also have high decorative value, then how can you do without them?

Candles self made will allow you not only to express your creative potential, but also to provide pleasant gifts to all your friends and loved ones. And, who knows, maybe this exciting activity will turn into an easy source of income for you?

Making candles at home: materials and equipment

Everything you might need for exciting process candle making, can be purchased at craft stores and art stores. Making candles at home is not a very expensive pleasure, and for the first experiments you can get by with minimum quantity necessities.

To place original accents in the interior and create a pleasant atmosphere, you will need:

Wax, paraffin, stearin

Both pre-assembled cinders and special candle mass are suitable. Ten to twenty percent of stearin added to paraffin will give it hardness and reduce “weeping” when burning. Natural wax for candles you can buy from beekeepers - by the way, they will probably also have foundation for textured finish your creations.

Wick

You can make your own candle wick by twisting it from thick cotton threads. You can also use floss. However, it is much easier to purchase ready-made ones in a store - the price is more than affordable. Important point: The thickness of the wick greatly affects the burning quality of the candle. Too thin will give a weak flame, which will go out, choking on melted wax. Too thick - a guarantee of excessively intense combustion and soot.

Wax melting utensils

It must be heat resistant. For a small candle, any tin will do - the main thing is that you feel comfortable working with it (taking it out, holding it, tilting it).

Pot or bowl for water bath

There is only one requirement - it must be wider and lower than the melting vessel. Sustainability is encouraged.

Special dyes or wax pencils

Pigments for coloring candle mass can be in the form of powder or solid granules. Ordinary wax pencils from your child’s artistic arsenal can also be a worthy replacement for them. Water-soluble dyes are absolutely not suitable!

Essential oils

You can make scented candles with your own hands at home using synthetic fragrances, but, you see, this will reduce the magic to zero. Essential oils have powerful therapeutic properties, their range of aromas is rich - choosing a composition that is pleasant and beneficial for you will not be difficult at all. If desired, you can make do with vanilla, cinnamon, and ground coffee available at home.

Thin sticks

They will be needed to fix the wick exactly in the middle of the candle, stir dyes and flavors in hot paraffin, and also to apply an original “scratched” ornament to the finished candle.

Candle molds

Specialized stores will surprise you with a selection of molds for pouring paraffin, but making candles at home does not require any extra expenses. Real masterpieces with sparkle can also be achieved using an aluminum beer can, a Tetra-Pak bag, or a yogurt cup.

Napkins for decoupage, coffee beans, dried flowers, beautiful spices, beads, rhinestones

If you make candles with your own hands, then be sure to make them original. Decorative elements - offered by the store or found in your home treasures - are a source of inspiration for creating a unique original work. And special candle glues, varnishes, outlines and markers will allow you to create the most elegant and colorful work. But keep in mind: only candles with large diameter and a thin wick.

Scented candle at home: work sequence

This process requires, first of all, caution: hot wax spilled on a towel, clothing, or skin can cause fire and burns. But otherwise, a scented candle at home is simple, interesting, and exciting!

Think over the design and aroma composition for the future candle. Measure out required amount pigments, choose decor. Prepare the mold and wick.

If you are pouring wax into a handy mold, make a small hole in the middle of its bottom. Thread the wick into it and tie a knot on the outside of the mold - this will later be the top part of the candle. Pull lightly until the knot fits well into the hole. Lightly grease the pan vegetable oil or liquid soap. Place it on the bottom, and place two sticks on the upper walls - in diameter or diagonally. Place the wick between them so that it is stretched exactly in the middle of the candle.

Prepare a water bath. The water in it should not boil. You can put a cloth napkin on the bottom of the dish. Cut (break, grate) the candle mass into small pieces, place them in a heat-resistant container and set to melt. If necessary, add stearin.

The maximum temperature to which paraffin can be brought is 75 degrees.
Add pigments to the melted mass, and then flavors. Mix thoroughly.

Carefully, without moving the wick, pour the wax into the mold. Leave to harden for 15-30 minutes. The time depends on the thickness of the candle.

Untie the knot at the bottom of the mold, carefully pull the wick and remove the candle.
If the candle does not give in, put it in the freezer for 15 minutes, then it will easily slip out of the mold.

Cut the wick (the one at the bottom) to a length of 1 centimeter, and the bottom one to the root.
Your scented candle is ready! Now you can make a carved ornament on it, wrap it beautifully with twine, or decorate it using the decoupage technique.

By placing crushed ice in the mold before pouring the wax, you will get fantastic openwork candles.

You can make a candle in a glass glass, a cute jar, a coconut shell, a dried orange peel - in which case you will need a special metal wick holder. It must be glued to the bottom of the selected vessel.
Natural beeswax is much more suitable for scented candles with essential oil: unlike paraffin, it does not emit harmful substances when burning, it saturates the air with useful substances.

Striped candles are easy: just pour layers of different colored wax one by one, after the previous one has hardened.

Rose essential oil has too intense an aroma. For many, burning a candle can feel suffocating.

The most popular oils for air aromatization:

Citrus fruits: orange, tangerine, bergamot, grapefruit, lime, lemon - improve mood, help overcome depression, are useful for improving body tone and preventing ARVI.
Lavender, mint, sandalwood, myrrh, styrax - relieve insomnia, relax, and clear the mind.
Jasmine, ylang-ylang, patchouli are the scents of a romantic evening.
Fir, cedar, pine, tea tree, vetiver, eucalyptus will help you get rid of colds faster and destroy germs and viruses in the air.

Making candles with an exquisite scent is therapeutic in itself. Creativity distracts from bad thoughts, reveals a person’s soul, and brings meaning and satisfaction to his life. Having created your fragrant wax masterpiece, light it, focus on the flame, relax and think: “Life is beautiful.”

Useful tips

In the modern world, candles are used more as parts of decor, decorating the interior and creating a more comfortable overall atmosphere. To make a candle at home, you need to know a few rules, for example that properly made wick is of great importance, since the evenness of the burning of the candle depends on it.

It's also worth knowing that The thickness of the candle depends on the number of threads which are used in its preparation. For example, to make a candle with a thickness of 2 to 7 cm you need to prepare 15 threads, and for a candle with a diameter of 10 cm you need 24 threads. A candle with a diameter exceeding 10 cm needs 30 threads.

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Some useful information about making candles

Use a double boiler to melt the wax. It can be replaced electric oven. IMPORTANT: do not use glassware.

There are many types of wax, but almost all of them melt at a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius.

Also It is advisable to have a thermometer nearby, which will help you monitor the temperature. It is better to use a thermometer with a steel rod and a scale on top. It can be purchased at specialized laboratory equipment stores. A thermometer with a steel stem can be used to stir the wax.

Use caution if you decide to melt the wax over an open fire, as this may cause the wax to catch fire.

To extinguish, use baking soda, but not water. It is also worth knowing that overheated wax will begin to release acrolein is a toxic byproduct. Don't forget to ensure good ventilation in the room.

How to make a candle with your own hands

Prepare:

An old pan for melting paraffin;

An old bowl;

Heat-resistant forms in which future candles will be located;

Several wicks, which can have either a paper or wire core;

stick;

A special holder to tension the wick in molten paraffin.

To make 3 candles prepare:

40 g stearin powder;

400 g of granulated paraffin;

Dye to give color to the wax;

Fragrance (you can replace it with essential oil).

1. We make the base for candles:

Place a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water and pour stearin powder into it;

Wait for the stearin to melt and add 1/4 tablet of wax coloring to the same bowl;

Place paraffin in a bowl and heat the water to 80C;

Stir thoroughly all the time;

After the entire mixture has melted, add a few drops of essential oil or fragrance.

2. Prepare the wick

Immerse the wick in melted paraffin for 5 minutes;

Let it dry on the foil.

3. Let’s proceed directly to making the candle

Cut the wick - its length should be slightly greater than the height of the mold;

Pass one end of the wick through a special holder and clamp it with pliers, and the other needs to be wrapped around a stick (a pencil, for example) and secured;

Lower the holder along with the wick to the bottom of the mold and begin pouring paraffin;

After you have poured paraffin to the brim, you need to place the stick on the edges of the mold in such a position that the wick is in the very center;

Wait until the mass hardens;

Trim the wick.

4. Something special

If you want to make your candle unique, you can use your favorite flower, souvenir, or a spruce twig or pine cone if the candle is for the New Year. You can also draw something on the form (you can use a holiday stencil).

Useful tips

It is better to look for wax that is usually used in the manufacture of church candles;

To color a candle, use powdered paints (the best option), aniline paints on oil based or natural substances.

How to make a gel candle at home

When making candles, you need to be careful and follow all safety rules, especially if you want to place any decoration inside the candle. Also choose the type carefully aromatic oil and dye.

Now you need to decide what kind of candle you want to make. Gel candles come in different varieties and are divided into several groups:

Aquariums, Terrariums and Treasure Candles;

Beer glasses and cappuccino with foam;

Coca-Cola and other cocktails;

Rainbows, swirls, fireworks and neon glows;

Canned fruit;

Ice cream and desserts;

Festive decoration.

After you have decided on the topic, select the appropriate one glass vessel for a candle. Alternatively, you can take a square vase, glass, jam jar or mug.

It is better to use molds that have a diameter of at least 5 centimeters (this will prevent the flame from being too close to the edges of the vessel);

Look for a clear or colored shape (a candle will look nice);

The glass of your mold must be durable.

To prepare you will need:

Flavor;

Dye.

Example of a gel candle

As an example, consider preparing an aquarium candle that will contain marine decorations.

Prepare:

Gel for candles (several colors available);

A few clean decorative items that will go inside the candle to decorate it. Since the theme is marine, you can use, for example, shells or marine-themed toys.

1. Place the candle gel in a water bath;

2. use low heat to heat the gel to 100C;

3. strengthen the wick with the leg at the bottom of the mold with glue so that the wick is in the middle, which will ensure best combustion candles; you also need to secure the wick on top of the mold (you can use regular threads);

4. it's time to use decorative items that you can arrange at the bottom of the mold as you wish - naturally, all of them should not be flammable; you can put several items on initial stage, and others a little later;

5. Decorative items inside the candle should not be placed closer than 6 millimeters to the wick, and preferably closer to the walls of the mold so that they are better visible;

6. before you start pouring the gel, it is advisable to warm up the mold, and this can be done with a hairdryer - this way you can get rid of the bubbles;

7. Monitor the temperature of the gel, and when you cool it to 80-90C, you can begin to slowly fill the candle;

* the most the best option will be filled in layers, i.e. first, pour in a little gel and after a while, when the gel at the bottom of the mold hardens a little, you can fill in a new layer, and so on until the mold is filled;

* you shouldn’t wait long if you don’t want the boundaries of the layers to be visible;

* if you use several colors, you can make them shimmer smoothly in the form, but you also need to wait a little until the bottom layer hardens a little, otherwise the colors will mix;

8. You can use the candle within a day.

VERY IMPORTANT

* melt the wax only in a water bath and follow the instructions of the mold or wax, since the temperature at which the wax melts depends on factors such as: the quality of the wax and mold, as well as the type of candle you want to make;

* overheating of wax is dangerous to health and its vapor can ignite if the temperature reaches 180C;

* for extinguishing burning wax DO NOT use water- use a rag.

* use a clean and dry form;

* the souvenirs with which you want to decorate the candle must be clean and non-flammable (you can wash them with warm mineral oil).

An ideal way to decorate for almost any holiday event - beautiful candles how to quickly and easily do which you will learn for yourself by reading detailed instructions. Today, candles in the interior can both bring aesthetic pleasure to the owners and guests of the house, and become an assistant in case of an unexpected power outage.

Also, self-made candles can easily become an interesting gift for family and friends, who will certainly appreciate the effort and time spent.

Some people think that candles are an exceptionally cute element of decor, which is true, except for those cases when scented candles are placed in the house, because they can replace a real expensive psychotherapeutic remedy, creating the right atmosphere for relaxation.

Is it possible to make beautiful candles with your own hands?

Of course, today candles are sold in almost all souvenir shops, however, if this time you planned to give it as a gift to a loved one, it is much more pleasant to do this item interior yourself.

If you are thinking about how to make candles with your own hands, then don’t worry, because the task may seem quite difficult only at first. With the right approach, you will quickly understand that the process of creating a candle is quite easy.

Confirm this fact you can simply contact people who decided to start producing candles, but got involved so quickly that it became not just an additional income, but also exciting activity. The more often you practice making candles yourself, the better quality they will be every day.

To create candles at home you will not need large financial expenses, therefore, in addition to the pleasure that you will get from the creation process, you will also be able to save a lot of money.

What materials are needed to make candles?

You really can’t make candles at home without special materials. You should prepare:

Vessel (the wax will melt in it);
Molds used for candles;
A saucepan (useful during the water bath);
Two sticks;
Various decorative elements(this is how the candle will look original);
Wax crayons;
Stubs from used candles
Paper threads

Sequence of work

Firstly, you need to lower the prepared paper thread into the mold that you took to pour the wax/paraffin that was subsequently melted. With help wooden stick, which should eventually end up on top of your form, you need to fix the upper end at the future wick.

Secondly, cut the paraffin (wax) into small pieces and place it in the prepared bowl. Next, a saucepan with clean water you need to put it on low heat, place a bowl with wax in it and melt it. The main thing is not to forget to stir regularly so that lumps do not form.

Thirdly, pour a little of the previously melted wax into the mold, position the lower end of the wick directly in the center. All you have to do is wait until all the wax thickens slightly.

Fourth, fill with the remaining wax that was melted into the mold, and once the candle has completely hardened, cut off the part of the wick that will be superfluous. It is advisable to do this in no case earlier than twenty-four hours later.

Important point. You should not light candles that you think are ready until they are completely hardened. Remember that at least a day must pass from the moment the candle is created to its first use.

Decorating candles

The real pinnacle of craftsmanship when creating candles yourself is not at all scenting or coloring them, but decorating them with a variety of natural materials, starting from coffee beans and ending with pine cones, seashells or herbs with an incredible aroma.

Important point. The materials should be laid out on the bottom of the mold prepared for the candle until the melted wax is poured into it.

Another popular way of decorating today is the decoupage technique, which involves decorating with napkins of different colors.

How to turn an old candle into a new one?

If you liked the instructions on how to make a candle with your own hands, then first of all you should know that to create a new candle you will need essential oils.

To give a decorative element a scent, just add a couple of drops of oil to the already melted wax immediately before pouring the mold.

If you want to achieve the relaxing effect of candles, you can use a combination of bergamot and lavender oils.

If you want to get rid of bad thoughts, it is better to choose rosemary and lemon oils. No for peace of mind better option than rose or geranium.

How to create a gel candle?

In order to create a candle, you must first purchase a special gel that will be used instead of paraffin. It has a number of advantages:

It is completely transparent. In practice, this makes it possible to achieve interesting contrast with various decorating techniques;
During combustion, the gel does not emit odor or soot that is unpleasant for households.

Technology for creating any gel candle in general, it is similar to the process of creating a wax one, but there is a difference: it is necessary to pour pre-melted gel, not paraffin, into the prepared form. Moreover, this must be done in compliance with a couple of nuances.

Firstly, before the gel is poured into the mold, it must be heated. This will avoid the formation of unwanted bubbles on the candle.

Secondly, the form for creating any gel candle must always be not only transparent, but also beautiful. After all, in the future the candle will not be taken out of it.

The imagination of a person with a creative nature is practically unlimited: the cost of materials needed to create candles with your own hands is quite affordable today.

The process is quite interesting, it does not take much time, as it might initially seem when you see a photo of candles made with your own hands. Having created a beautiful, unusual candle once, you will definitely decide to repeat the experiment.

Knowing how to make truly exclusive candles yourself, being inspired by the interesting works of talented people, you will always have an idea of what you can give as a gift to your friends, and how to decorate a table for a holiday, creating an incredible atmosphere of comfort.

Photos of candles with your own hands

Since ancient times, beeswax has been considered a valuable material; it was not easy to obtain. It was originally used to make candles, which were quite expensive. With the widespread development of beekeeping, everything has become much more accessible. However, real wax is still common only in narrow circles of beekeepers. But if you yourself or your relatives are engaged in beekeeping, it will not be difficult for you to get material to create wax candles with your own hands, which will serve interesting elements decor or great gifts for loved ones.

Natural beeswax has many advantages over paraffin or, for example, gel. Wax candles do not form soot when burning and do not emit carcinogens. They also contain propolis and natural essential oils, which have a beneficial effect on our body when burning.

Among other advantages, it is worth noting that with the spread of industry and urban life, people began to lose touch with nature and therefore value even small news from the green world more. And candles made from natural beeswax have every right to be considered a link between urbanization and artisan origins.

Rules for working with wax

To avoid force majeure that may overtake you when working with wax, remember a few simple rules:

Always use an apron. It is desirable that it be made of thick canvas fabric.

When working with wax, do not wear revealing clothing. It is better if you wear a sweater or long-sleeved shirt to avoid getting burned if hot wax gets on your body.
The wax begins to melt at a temperature of 65°, you need to make sure that the wax does not overheat, otherwise it may ignite. This can be easily prevented by heating the material in a water bath, when the condition of the wax can be constantly monitored.
When heating the wax, you need to be constantly nearby, you cannot leave.
If wax catches fire, you should never put it out with water, otherwise an explosion may occur. In this case, you should always have baking soda on hand.

By following all the rules for working with wax, this activity will bring you only joy and pleasure.

Materials and preparation for work

To make original candles, you need to choose their design and color in advance, decide whether they will be flavored or regular.

For work we need following materials and tools:

water bath pan;
container for melting wax;
molds for candles. Before work, it is better to lubricate them with liquid soap, dishwashing detergent or vegetable oil;
baking soda;
wick. For wax candles, it is recommended to use natural cotton threads;
wax dyes. Natural wax crayons and food coloring are suitable (just not for water based), you can also use gel pigments;
stick or pencil. Needed to secure the wick;
wick weight;
natural wax. It can be purchased in specialized stores in the form of wax or granules.

Manufacturing progress

The process of making wax candles is quite simple to perform. If everything is done correctly and all simple conditions are met, you will enjoy not only the work itself, but also the excellent result. This master class will help you navigate the choice of product and perform it in the best possible way.

First you need to melt the wax in a water bath.

On a note! If you purchased large pieces of material, it is better to cut it into smaller pieces.

Next we proceed to fixing the wick. We attach a weight to the lower end of the thread so that the future wick does not dangle when filling the mold with wax. If it is possible to make a hole in the bottom of the container, then thread the thread there and tie a knot at its end; in this case, a weight is not required. It is advisable to wax the thread itself. Tie the upper end of the wick to a pencil or stick, as shown in the photo:

Now you can start filling the mold with wax. Let the wax harden. There is no need to rush to remove the finished candle from the mold; it is better to let it stay in it longer.

When the product has hardened well, you can pull it out of the container by pulling the end of the wick. This will work if there is a weight attached to the wick. If the thread is secured to the form with a knot, you just need to cut it.

If desired, you can easily and simply give the candle any color and shape. The color is created using dyes, the shape can be initially chosen to be curly. The simplest option is to use silicone molds for baking. They are easy to use, it is easy to get a ready-made candle from them, they can be found in any hardware store in a large assortment:

Also unusual look The candle can be decorated using paper gluing:

It is possible to use a split form:

The option of using ice to create an openwork candle is very simple and interesting. When filling the mold with wax, pieces of ice are added to it, which then flows out through the holes, leaving an unusual ornament:

It is possible to make a magnificent rose with your own hands from wax. This does not require any special skills. Making the petals yourself is not difficult. You need to pour the melted wax onto a saucer in a thin layer, then start wrapping the plates that are not completely frozen around the wick.