Candles are an attribute of many holidays and. Candles create the very atmosphere that helps to relax and plunge into the world of harmony. To learn how to make candles with your own hands, a master class will be essential, this is the easiest way to master the manufacturing technology and create real works of art from paraffin.

Master class for beginners: multi-colored decorative candle in a glass

We do not need special tools or expensive materials. Buy in store:

• several white candles;
• plastic cup with thick walls;
• thin wooden stick;
• clothespin;
• wax pencils;
• several cans of condensed milk, green peas or corn.

We will cut the candles into small pieces, set aside the wick, it will be useful to us for making our candle.

Preparing the wick

To keep it securely, we make a small hole in the bottom of the cup and stretch a wick into it, from the outside we tie a wooden stick to it. Stretch the wick and secure it with a clothespin on top.

Melting the wax

The basis of the master class on decorative candles with your own hands is the process of making wax. To do this, find a pot that can fit five jars of wax at the same time. We heat water in it, put the same amount of wax in each jar, add finely chopped pencils to the jars. We are waiting for the wax to melt and the masses to become homogeneous.

Filling the form with paraffin

At the very bottom we pour white paraffin, in which we did not add a pencil, then pour wax of different colors in turn, the faster this is done, the softer the borders between the colors will be. The brightness of the color can be changed by varying the number of pencils added.

Removing the candle from the mold

Let's wait until the paraffin completely hardens (1.5-2 hours). After that, you can carefully remove it from the glass.

DIY decorative candle ideas

When you have mastered the manufacturing technology, you can start experimenting and unusual decoration. We offer you some simple but original ideas.

Candles with ice

You will need a round shape, paraffin, ice, a wick, a jar and a pot of water to melt the paraffin, wax crayons for color. All manufacturing steps are the same as described above, but the wax must be of the same color. We fix the wick in the form, pour out the pieces of ice, then fill in the paraffin so that the surface is even. Leave the blank until the paraffin is completely dry, then drain the water and take out the candles. The larger the pieces of ice, the more massive the patterns will be.

Japanese style round candles

To create this option, we need special round molds for making candles. They can be purchased at the store or ordered online. We melt the paraffin and pour it into the mold, after a few minutes we pierce the mass in the middle with a wooden stick, insert the wick and fill the hole with paraffin. When the wax has completely hardened, carefully pull the craft out of the mold, print out the hieroglyph on the computer and attach it to the candle, run it over it several times with a hot iron to glue it.

Aquarium Candle

If you were invited to a birthday or any other holiday, and you don’t know what to give the hero of the occasion, you can create a whole work of art - an aquarium candle. To do this, we need a small round container, similar to an aquarium. It is necessary to pour decorative small pebbles into it, fix the wick and place the figures of fish and jellyfish, shells as close as possible to the glass. Before pouring, tie the wick to a stick so that it stands straight and does not go to the side. To make the composition transparent, nothing can be added to the paraffin.

Master class on making gel candles

Recently, gel candles have become especially popular. The manufacturing process is exciting, because you can come up with any composition using shells, figurines, sand, flowers. The gel can be poured into any glass container with thick walls.

We offer you a master class on gel candles with your own hands, with which you can prepare gifts for loved ones for the New Year.

First, let's prepare the materials:

• glass for mulled wine with thick glass;
• pouring gel (you can buy ready-made or make at home);
• 3 cinnamon sticks;
• dried carnation flowers;
• dry slices of lemon;
• small snowflakes made of hard material;
• wick.

Fix the wick in the glass, fill the container with gel, then carefully lower all the jewelry into it. The liquid is quite viscous, so all objects will be on the surface or in the thickness of the gel. If you want some of the decorations to be at the bottom, then they need to be put in a glass before pouring.

To prepare the gel you will need

• gelatin - 10 gr.;
• water - 40 gr.;
• glycerin - 70 gr.;
• tannin - 4 gr.

Dissolve gelatin in water, add 50 gr. glycerin, put the mixture on a slow fire and stir until it becomes homogeneous. Then we prepare the second mass - the remaining 20 gr. glycerin is combined with 4 gr. tannin, the mixture will be cloudy, to achieve transparency, it must be boiled for a few seconds. Let's combine both sweep, the candle gel is ready!

Coffee scented candles

At home, you can prepare scented candles that will delight not only with their beautiful appearance, but also with soothing or tonic smells. We present to your attention a master class on coffee candles with your own hands.

Required Ingredients:

• paraffin;
• juice box (it will replace the pouring mold);
• wick;
• coffee beans;
• ribbons for decoration;
• vanillin.

We put the paraffin in a water bath, and at this time we will prepare the form for pouring. To do this, it is better to use a small juice box, cutting off the top from it. In our case, the candle will turn out to be square, but if you wish, you can take a different shape and make it round.

When the form is ready, we fix the wick. We tie one end to a toothpick, which must be placed on the top of the mold, and fasten the wick from below with a few drops of melted paraffin. Pay attention to the thickness of the wick: the wider and more massive the candle, the thicker it should be.

Back to paraffin. When it is completely melted, add vanillin and coffee beans, heat the food on the fire for another 10 minutes - until a pleasant aroma appears. Put 10 grains of coffee at the bottom of the mold, fill half of the mold with paraffin, wait 2 hours. Then pour 10 more grains on top and pour the remaining paraffin. We leave the wax for 12 hours, then carefully cut the mold and take out the finished candle.

Making wedding candles at home

Traditionally, two thin candles are used at the wedding, which symbolize the bride and groom, and one large one - the family hearth.

You can make your own wedding candles. The master class will help you create real works of art. Let's prepare the materials:

• form for thin candles;
• shape for a round candle "family hearth";
• paraffin
• 3 wicks
• lace, fabric flowers, ribbons for decoration;
• contours on glass for decorating thin candles.

For the manufacture of wedding candles, the paraffin must be white. First, prepare a large round candle. To do this, install a wick in the form, pour paraffin, wait a few hours until it hardens. Candle "family hearth" is ready.

Carved candles - work for true masters

If you decide to learn how to make carved candles with your own hands, a master class will not be enough. First you need to prepare multi-colored containers where the candle will be dipped, they must be maintained at a constant temperature (75-90 degrees) using a water bath.

So, for work, we need to prepare materials and tools:

• a container with paraffin of different colors;
• paraffin blank (candle base);
• container with cold water;
• sharp knife;
• acrylic candle varnish.

The workpiece can be made independently, pouring paraffin into a round or square shape, the most difficult work begins later. When the candle is ready, it must be dipped 30 times in containers with paraffin of various colors, but after 1 time it must be dipped in white wax. Then we put it briefly in cold water, cut off the smudges to level the base and you can get to work. Remember that a drawing or pattern needs to be thought out in advance, since everything will have to be done very quickly - the paraffin will harden in 15 minutes. The easiest way to carve is to cut small sections with a thin knife and bend the tips. We will tilt the first row in one direction, the second in the other, etc.

To protect the thread, dip the finished craft in acrylic varnish.

Making candles at home is an exciting activity that requires care and perseverance. Try to make one simple candle, and you will not notice how you learn how to create carved compositions. We will also reveal secrets.

At one time, candles were an important source of light, and they illuminated the premises. Today, they are mainly used for room decor, exuding a pleasant aroma and bringing comfort and coziness to the atmosphere. As a decoration, craftsmen create products of various shapes and colors, while decorating them with all sorts of additional materials, both artificial and natural. Making candles at home has become an exciting hobby for many. Following the advice of this article, even a beginner can do this process.

What do you need to make a candle?

It is not necessary to buy special material in order to make a candle at home. Everything you need can be found in the kitchen or children's lockers. First of all, collect the cinders from previously used candles or buy the simplest paraffin ones in the hardware store. Prepare small molds and colored wax crayons for coloring. Forms can be yogurt cups, silicone baking cups, children's sand play sets and various figured containers. You can pour the composition into transparent glass glasses. But keep in mind that you will not be able to remove the finished candle. To free the glass, you will need to use it completely. Dyes can be not only crayons, but also acrylic or oil paint, and even decorative cosmetics. You also need a cotton thread, sticks for stirring and fastening the wick, a container in which you will melt the wax. A saucepan that does the job Optionally, you can add essential oils to the candle, making it scented. Decorative little things will give the products originality and attractiveness. When all the materials are collected, making candles at home will be simple and entertaining.

How to make a wick?

The wick must provide high-quality combustion. To create decorative ones that will not smoke, it is important to choose the right thread. It should be made of natural fiber, which, when burned, crumbles into ashes. If, when ignited, the thread curls up, leaving a solid ball, then this is a synthetic material.

The choice of wick is influenced by the size and shape of the future candle, the type of wax and dyes. If you are using a glass beaker, then the wick on the metal stand will keep the bottom from overheating, preventing the fire from reaching the base. The diameter of the candle determines its thickness, which determines the size of the flame.

To make the wick yourself, you need to take threads from natural yarn or floss and soak in a solution of 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of boric acid, mixed with a glass of water. Keep the threads in the liquid for at least 12 hours. After drying, the cord can be crocheted or weaved together.

Variety of molds

There are many ways and options on how to make candles with your own hands. They differ not only in color and internal content, but also in the variety of forms that are used in their manufacture. Craftswomen create products in orange skins, in large shells, in hand-made cardboard structures.

A very interesting solution are candles in sand form. Thanks to the sand, you can get any shape of the product. Candles, the photo of which is given below, the girl creates on the beach. Of course, you can repeat this process at home. To do this, moistened sand is taken and placed in a wide container. Next, we recall childhood and sculpting Easter cakes in the sandbox. We mess with the sand, squeezing out various shapes in it. Then you need to fill the recesses with liquid wax, which is poured using a spoon. The wax flows slowly over the metal, which prevents the mold from being destroyed in the sand. We are waiting for the contents to cool, after which we take out the finished candle.

Clear gel candles

Transparent products look very impressive. Consider making candles at home using gel. To create them, you need tannin, glycerin and gelatin. To prepare the mixture, it is necessary to dilute gelatin in water and add glycerin in a ratio of 20:5:25. Then heat the mass in a water bath until transparent. At this time, tannin should be mixed with glycerin 2:10 and also heated and added to the first composition. Continue heating until the mixture is clear. Pre-prepare the molds for pouring the mass. They must be transparent and resistant to high temperatures. It can be glasses, glasses, wine glasses or glasses. The form can be decorated with shells or glass beads placed on the bottom. We take the wick and fix it on a pencil located across the opening of the glass. Do not lower the wick close to the candle decorations, raise it by 1 cm. Then slowly introduce the solution into the molds and wait for it to harden. As a result, we get original transparent candles. A photo (for example) is presented below.

Bubble Fight

Making candles at home using gel is overshadowed by the formation of unwanted air bubbles. If the presence of air is not specifically designed to create a realistic carbonated drink, then consider several ways to get rid of bubbles.

The air from the gel comes out faster when it is not cured and is warm. Therefore, do not remove the gel from the steam bath until all the bubbles have come out. The warmer the composition, the faster it will be freed from air. If the candle is already filled, hold it near a warm oven, in the sun, or wrap it in a warm scarf. Gently heat the glass itself, in which the product is placed.

If, when creating decorative candles with your own hands, you use little things, such as shells, fill them initially with gel and let them dry. Then use them for decor without freeing from the gel mixture.

Decorative candles with coffee beans

Above we looked at how to create a candle using gel. Next, we will describe an example, from wax with the addition of decor from natural materials. To make a shell of coffee beans, you need to prepare two molds of different sizes. The main thing is that the smaller shape should fit in the larger shape and still provide a wide space between them. Geometric shapes can be anything.

We insert one form into another and fill the gap in our case with coffee beans. Optionally, you can put any decor, beads, shells, dried flowers. Then the space with the contents is filled with wax and set aside to dry. After some time, the form inside should be removed and the wick placed in the empty area. Next, fill the interior with candle mass. The wax candle is ready!

scented candles

In some cases, to create a romantic mood, you can use natural ingredients that exude aroma. Such products are short-lived and can be used once.

To create, take an orange and cut it in half. We remove the pulp with a spoon, trying not to damage the skin, which will serve as a form for the future candle. Cut the edges of the peel decoratively, leaving cloves. We install the wick and fill the inside of both halves with colored wax. We are waiting for the wax to harden. A candle can be used. When heated by a flame, the skin will release aromatic substances and give the atmosphere a special cosiness of warmth and romanticism.

Candles conical

Candles in the form of a cone look beautiful and original. Wax can be dyed green and decorated to look like a Christmas tree. How to make cone candles at home? Yes, very easy! To create, you will need white and cinders, colored wax crayons, a glass container, sheets from a magazine, beads or beads, toothpicks.

First, break the candles, remove the wick and put the pieces in a glass container. Add the grated crayons and place the container in a saucepan of hot water to melt the wax. At the same time, roll the magazine sheets into a bag and secure the edges with tape. At the base of the bag, fix the toothpick with plasticine and fix the wick on it. Lower it into a bag and remove it from the hole formed at the top of the cone. Next, the bag must be placed in a container with a narrower neck width than the bell of a folded leaf. Then melted and colored wax is poured into the inverted bag. After solidification, the wick at the base must be cut off, the paper removed.

To decorate a candle, the beads need to be warmed up in hot water and gently pressed into the wax with tweezers (you can arbitrarily, or you can lay out a beautiful pattern and inscription).

marble candles

To create marble candles, you will need pieces of wax. You can make them yourself. Having melted the wax of the desired color, pour it into a wide container and cut it into pieces, without waiting for complete hardening. Lay the hardened pieces in the form, relying on your imagination. Pieces can be laid in mosaics on the walls, or in layers of several colors. Next, we fix the wick and pour melted wax of a different color into the mold. A very hot mixture may melt the pieces slightly, but if poured with a slightly cooled mass, the pieces will look brighter. After pouring, tap on the surface of the container, forcing the wax to penetrate into all voids. After it has completely cooled, remove the candle from the mold.

Making candles is a very exciting activity that does not require excellent knowledge and great experience. By creating such products, you will not only decorate the interior with new decor, but also free yourself from looking for gifts for relatives and friends. After all, each candle is a fruit of your imagination, which will have its own individuality and creativity.

Previously, candles were used only in wealthy families in order to illuminate the premises. Today, many are interested in how to make a candle as a decoration with their own hands. You can implement your plans at home, the main thing is to prepare everything you need. Let's start!

How to make a candle with your own hands - the necessary materials

Paraffin

First of all, take care of the presence of paraffin. Buy it at All for Needlework stores or hardware supermarkets. You can also get paraffin wax from unburned old candles that were left at home.

Wax (instead of paraffin)

An analogue of paraffin is beeswax. It is a completely natural composition that purifies the air in the room during combustion. But the wax cannot be exposed to fragrances or coloring. If you prefer this component, choose soy wax.

Wick

In addition to the main component, a wick is required. It can be in the form of a paper bundle or a thin rope.

Workplace

Prepare space for work. A flat table lined with oilcloth or newspaper is ideal. You can make candles with your own hands only with high-quality lighting at home.

Additional tools

You will need a container for mixing, a saucepan for heating the ingredients in a water bath, a thermometer for measuring the melting point of wax / paraffin (sold in needlework stores, designed to create candles).

Dyes

If it is intended to manufacture candles of a certain shade, dyes will be required. For this purpose, a food grade pigment is not suitable. Choose oily dyes.

Essential oils

Since you can make a candle with your own hands with a certain smell at home, purchase essential oils. They are sold in pharmacies and any cosmetics stores.

Scenery

If the goal is to make a beautiful decorative candle, you may need coffee beans, beautiful pebbles, shells and other elements.

candle mold

As a form, use a glass, a cup, a cut-off jar, a square heat-resistant container, and other improvised containers.

General technology for creating a candle with your own hands

In this section, we will present a general scheme, detailed recipes can be found below.

STEP #1

First, build a water bath: fill the pan with water, wait for it to boil. Paraffin/wax must not be melted on an open flame to avoid burning.

STEP #2

Prepare a container smaller than the saucepan. Rub the paraffin into it using a fine grater. Set this dish in a saucepan so that no water gets into the paraffin. Reduce stove power, wait for melting.

Important! In the process of languishing, it is necessary to keep a soapy solution and wet gauze folded in several layers at hand. If you suddenly stain the table with paraffin, you need to immediately clean the surface.

STEP #3

Arm yourself with a thermometer, which is sold in needlework stores. It is designed to measure the melting point of wax. Paraffin melts at about 84-90 degrees. Do not overheat it, measure performance. Don't let it boil.

Important! Since you won’t be able to make a candle with your own hands without melting, follow the safety precautions at home. Simmering in a water bath can cause a fire. Watch the temperature carefully. When using the remnants of old candles, you must first remove all the wicks from them.

STEP #4

Continue languishing until the paraffin acquires a liquid structure. At this stage, essential oils are added for fragrance and oil dyes for color. You can make a multi-colored candle by adding many pigments of different shades at the same time (do not mix too much).

STEP #5

Get a candle mold. Place a pencil on its sides. Prepare the wick, tie it in the center of the pencil. Lower the tip of the wick into the mold so that the rope is evenly positioned along the entire height of the container.

STEP #6

If any decorations are used, it's time to send them to the mold. It is better to lay out decorations on the sides and bottom of the container so that they are clearly visible after the wax has solidified.

STEP #7

It's time to pour the melted paraffin / wax into the mold. Manipulations are carried out in a thin stream so that the wick does not squint to the side.

STEP #8

When you fill the mold, leave the candle at room temperature. It will harden after 10-14 hours. Do not keep the product in the refrigerator, otherwise it will not burn well. Before use, cut the wick, remove the product from the mold or leave it inside.

Preparing a gel candle

Gel decorative candles began to be in great demand. The transparent base can be easily decorated with various decorative elements. Consider how to make a candle with your own hands without difficulty at home.

1. Visit a craft store and purchase a special gel based mass. It can be colored or transparent. Gel base for candles can be mixed with each other to achieve the desired shade.

2. Melt the gel according to the classical technology (like paraffin), observing the temperature regime (90 degrees). The result is a liquid mixture. Prepare the mold in advance and install the wick in it.

3. Place decorative elements on the bottom of the container as you wish. There is no limit to fantasy, improvise! The main thing is that such decorations are not flammable. They need to be washed and dried beforehand.

4. It is recommended to place some of the accessories on the bottom, and add others as the container is filled. As a result, the elements will appear in a hover state. Also, they should not be close to the wick (at least 1 cm), this is important.

5. To avoid the formation of bubbles in the finished candle, the pouring mold should be warmed up. It is enough to use a hair dryer or boiling water. Dip the vessel into the liquid. Wipe the container dry.

6. You can do it in a different way and give the candle a more "sparkling" look. To increase the number of bubbles, the form is pre-cooled in the freezer. Once you have filled the candle, it needs to stand for at least a day.

Making an aroma candle with your own hands

1. It is easy to guess how to make an aroma candle with your own hands so that it smells good at home. The undoubted advantage of such products is that you will be completely confident in the environmental friendliness of the components.

2. In order for the candle to acquire a pleasant aroma, a few drops of any essential oil should be added to the base, no matter gel or paraffin.

3. Consider the features of each broadcast. Some compounds become heavy and cloying when heated. The rest of the procedure is carried out according to classical technology.

Original ideas when creating candles

1. To make the candles really unusual, try to take the base of different colors. Fill them up in layers. It is best to carry out the procedure with a gel base. It is enough to pour a layer and wait a bit. As soon as it grabs, pour on.

2. Play around with colors. Pour the gel of different shades layer by layer. As a result, you can create a beautiful rainbow candle. To make the transition smooth, you need to wait less for the previous layer to harden.

3. The colored trains will just join at the border. To understand how to make a rainbow candle with your own hands using this technology at home, follow the rules.

4. You can make a natural candle from citrus peel. Cut any citrus in half and carefully scoop out the pulp. Melt the base and add a few drops of lavender ether, a dried clove bud and a sprig of rosemary into it.

5. Pour the melted gel into a natural mold and wait for it to cool. The result is an unusual citrus candle with a delicate aroma.

Making homemade candles is pretty easy. Having made several copies, you can proceed to more complex tasks. Add something new and decorate the candles to your liking. Don't be afraid to experiment!

People have been using candles for a long time.

Previously, they served to illuminate the premises, and now they are an element of decor and a way to create a romantic, festive or cozy atmosphere.

You can find many different types of candles in stores, ranging from the simple to the whimsical. Such decorations can be made independently from simple materials. Making decorative candles does not require financial costs and does not take much time, but by showing imagination and putting a piece of your soul into your product, you can create a unique thing that will bring joy to you and your family.

How to make decorative candles with your own hands

What will be required

candle material. Wax, paraffin or stearin. For people who are new to candle making, it is best to start with paraffin wax, as it is easier to work with. Paraffin can be bought or obtained from white household candles or their remains.

Stearin is easily obtained from laundry soap. Grate the soap on a coarse grater or cut it with a knife. Place the chips in a metal container, fill with water so that the liquid covers it and send it to melt in a water bath. When the soap has dissolved, take it off the heat and add the vinegar. A thick mass will float to the surface, which must be collected with a spoon after cooling. This mass is stearin, it must be washed several times under water and wrapped in a clean cloth to remove excess moisture.

Wick. For the wick, you will need a thick cotton thread, for example, a braided thread or a floss twisted into a rope. Synthetic materials for candles are unsuitable because they burn quickly and smell unpleasant. It is easier to get a wick from ordinary candles.

The form. Various containers can be used as a mold for making candles: coffee jars, strong packaging, sand molds and plastic balls. If you decide to make a candle narrowed to the top or a round one, the container that you will use for this, for example, a plastic ball, should be cut lengthwise and a hole with a diameter of at least 1 cm should be made at the top so that the composition can be freely poured into it.

Dyes. You can take dry food colors, wax crayons or natural ingredients, such as cocoa. But paints based on alcohol or water are unsuitable for making candles.

Dishes for melting. A small saucepan or bowl is suitable, which is convenient to place on the steam bath.

Additional materials. You will need them to decorate and add flavors to the product. Since DIY candles are a lot of fantasy, you can use whatever you like, such as coffee, dried flowers, shells, beads and sparkles. Candles can be scented with your favorite essential oils, vanilla or cinnamon.

Progress

1. Grind the selected raw material and place it in a water bath. If you are using household candles, be sure to remove the wick. The remains of candles must be cleaned of black soot. While stirring, wait until the mass melts. Dip the wick into it several times so that it is saturated and set it aside.
2. Add flavoring and coloring to the mass. If you use wax crayons, grind them with a fine grater. When using two or more colors, you can achieve a marble color. And by dividing the mass into several parts and painting them in different colors, you can make a multi-colored candle.
3. Lubricate the mold chosen for the candle with vegetable oil or dishwashing detergent. Fix the tip of the wick on a stick, toothpick or pencil and place it on the mold so that the free end of the wick passes through its middle and reaches the bottom. For reliability, a weight, for example, a nut, can be attached to the free part of the wick.
4. Pour the melted mass into the mold, wait for it to solidify completely, then pull out the candle by pulling on the wick. If the candle is difficult to remove, immerse the mold in hot water.
5. You can decorate candles in different ways, for example, spread dried flowers, blades of grass and seeds around the edges of the mold and then pour the melted mass. To make a coffee candle, you need to pour a layer of coffee beans on the bottom of the mold, pour them with liquid candle material and put the beans on top again. It is better to decorate the product with beads, rhinestones and shells after it has solidified and taken out of the mold. Decorative elements are inserted into the melted surface of the candle or attached with glue.

The first time you may have problems, but after a little practice, making candles at home will not be difficult.

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Handmade is gaining more and more popularity. Extravagant jewelry, paintings, toys, decorative elements, gifts - this is only a small part of what enthusiastic craftsmen and amateurs create with their own hands. Today we will talk about how to make a candle at home.

This process does not require special skills and equipment. After reviewing our recommendations and detailed master classes, even beginners can start this exciting process.

Candle making: where to start

DIY candles are much easier to make than you might think. And the main advantage of such an activity is that the necessary materials are easily accessible. If you look carefully, you will find them even in your home.

Materials for a homemade candle

Wax, stearin or paraffin are best suited for work. Moreover, it is better for beginners to start acquaintance with the latter, it is the least whimsical to use. You can purchase paraffin wax from the store or use the leftovers of old white candles.

Wick

As a wick, it is best to use natural threads, ideally thick cotton threads. Do not try to use synthetics: such a wick will quickly burn out and leave an unpleasant odor behind. To test the thread for naturalness, simply set fire to its tip. If it melts, forming a solid ball at the end, you have synthetics in front of you.

If you have conceived an unusual candle and are thinking how to make an original wick for it, then use colored floss threads. This is a great and natural material.

Remember an important rule: the thicker the candle, the thicker the wick should be.

It's easy to make your own. To do this, prepare a solution: dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of boric acid in a glass of water. Soak cotton thread or floss in it for 12 hours. Then dry them and twist a tourniquet out of them or braid a pigtail.

If this process seems tedious to you, carefully remove the wick from the finished household candle and use it.

candle mold

First of all decide on the configuration of the desired candle, and then try to find a hollow object of the same shape. You may find it useful:

• cardboard packages from milk and juices;
• plastic cups from yogurts and desserts;
• egg shell;
• silicone molds for baking;
• glass goblets, wine glasses, glasses and glasses;
• children's pastries;
• figured forms for ice cream;
• tin and glass coffee jars;
• empty cans.

The only requirement is that the mold material must withstand heating up to 100°C.

Another interesting option is to pour candles into beautiful transparent glasses. They will not be available, but they will look very stylish and unusual.

Sometimes scented candles are made in tangerine or orange peel. The fruit is pre-cut in half and the pulp is carefully removed. You can also use large shells or coconut shells.

Dyes

A white candle is elegant but boring. Naturally, the question arises of how to color the paraffin in order to get bright interior decorations.

For lovers of candle making, it is best and cheapest to take wax crayons for children's creativity. Would you like to receive a special candle? Look for mother-of-pearl crayons - your creation will be unique.

Do not try to use water-soluble gouache or watercolor - you are in for a fiasco. The dye will inevitably settle to the bottom or fall out in flakes. The finished product will look very unpresentable.

Dishes for melting paraffin

In order to melt the paraffin, you will need a small saucepan for a steam bath and an iron bowl. Experienced craftsmen recommend heating paraffin in a steam bath, considering other methods, including a microwave oven, to be fire hazardous.

We recommend that you first also use this method, proven over the years: place a bowl of paraffin in a container of boiling water. If the candle is planned to be colored, add the chalk immediately and mix the melted mass several times to obtain a uniform color.

Flavors and decor

Any materials at hand are suitable for decorating candles. First, decide on the topic of your work. Pebbles and shells will effectively complement the candles in a marine style. For the New Year theme, use beads, small cones, small decorative balls, ribbons and bows. Decorate candles for Valentine's Day with hearts, sequins, bows, dried flowers, coffee beans, etc.

It is best to scent homemade candles with essential oils, which can be purchased at the nearest pharmacy. Another option is to find vanilla cinnamon in your kitchen. It is worth adding flavors to melted paraffin at the very end, after staining.

Step by step master classes

We bring to your attention a selection of available master classes that will help beginners learn the basic techniques and techniques of work. If you already know how to create candles with your own hands, you can draw interesting ideas from them for implementation in your work.

coffee candle

Do you want to create a romantic mood? Light a coffee candle - its divine aroma will take away all worries, leaving only a good mood and peace. It is especially pleasant in rainy autumn or cold winter. And it is also a great gift for any occasion and even without.

For work you will need:

• paraffin;
• whole coffee beans;
• two plastic cups of different sizes;
• wick holder - teaspoon, wooden stick or plastic coffee stirrer.

If you did not find paraffin, take household candles, you can also get a wick from them.

Crush the paraffin into small pieces with a knife to speed up the melting process. If you took store-bought candles, gently crush them the blunt side of the knife so as not to damage the wick.

Place the paraffin in a glass jar and lower it into a pot of warm water. Heat the water over low heat until the paraffin is completely melted in the jar - it should become transparent.

At this time, prepare the form for pouring. In a larger plastic cup, place the smaller one, after filling it with water. There should be a fairly wide space between the walls of the cups. Pour coffee beans up to half the height between the walls.

Pour the melted paraffin into the mold to the level of the grains, wait 10 minutes. Then pour the paraffin up to the edge of the mold and let it harden completely. This will take about an hour.

Carefully pour the water out of the inner beaker and remove it from the paraffin ring. Lower the wick into the workpiece so that it reaches the bottom of the glass. Tie its upper end to the holder and place it on top of the glass, centering the wick.

Pour melted paraffin into the middle of the candle. Place a few grains on top for decoration. Now, until the candle completely solidifies, you will have to wait 4-6 hours.

Carefully remove the frozen candle from the glass. However, it can be cut with scissors to facilitate manipulation.

If you want the grains to be more visible, blow the sides of the product with hot air from a hair dryer. The paraffin will melt and the surface will become embossed.

It turned out to be an excellent aroma candle, isn't it? Do you want to make it even more romantic? We invite you to create heart-shaped candles using the same technology, which will become an unforgettable gift for your soulmate for Valentine's Day or a birthday.

Do you have any questions? Watch the detailed video of creating a fragrant coffee candle and you will see that everything is even simpler than it seems at first glance.

rainbow candles

Do you want to add bright colors to your home? Handmade interior rainbow candles will help you with this.

To make them you will need the following ingredients:

• paraffin;
• stearin;
• cylindrical shape;
• dyes corresponding to the colors of the rainbow.

You will get more detailed information from the detailed video tutorial. For beginners, it shows all the stages of preparing a candle mass and creating a gradient transition of colors.

Multicolored candles in layers

Spectacular multi-colored candles in a transparent glass will be the highlight of your interior. How to make them, see our master class, illustrated with step-by-step photos.

Another interesting idea is a square multi-colored candle. Wax pencils are also used for its coloring. If you are a beginner, be sure to check out the clear video tutorial, with its help you can easily make such a cool craft for a gift to friends and family.

Openwork candles

Decorative candles can be of the most diverse design, because talented craftsmen do not get tired to amaze with their imagination and creative experiments. In support of these words, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the method of making an unusual openwork candle.

For work you will need:

• paraffin;
• optional coloring and flavoring;
• wick and holder for it;
• cylindrical shape;
• small ice cubes.

Melt the paraffin in a water bath. If the candle is supposed to be colored, color the candle mass, if you wish, you can also scent it.

Set the wick in the mold so that it reaches the bottom of the mold. Do not forget to fix it on top of an impromptu holder. Pour in crushed ice, not reaching a couple of centimeters from the edges.

Pour the melted candle mass into the mold. Leave the workpiece until the paraffin has completely cooled. In this case, naturally, the ice will melt, and cavities will form inside the candle.

Carefully drain the water and remove the product by pulling on the wick.

Be careful, this beauty is quite fragile and requires careful handling. Such an unusual openwork candle will be a wonderful present for your family and friends. If you use paraffin from old candles for work, get this beauty for free.

You will receive visual instructions for action from detailed videos of creating openwork candles. After viewing them, you can independently make such beauty at home.

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Option number 3: And if you think about it, then surprise them with a handmade red openwork candle. It will be an unforgettable gift and will bring into the house a sense of celebration along with the Christmas mood. See the work of the master and be inspired by your own masterpieces.

massage candles

The main ingredient for creating a massage candle is soy wax. By adding useful components to it, you can get a product with healing properties. It no longer acts as a decor, but as a home cosmetic product that makes the skin soft and well-groomed.

Healing properties of essential oils:

• Essential oil will help rejuvenate the skin and cleanse the pores lemon.
• orange oil has an anti-cellulite effect.
• Rose oil stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and promotes skin elasticity.
• Clear the skin of age spots and make it smooth rosemary oil.
• Oil does a great job of moisturizing. patchouli.
• lavender The oil will delight you with its healing effect.

Solid vegetable oils are also added to massage candles. For example, cacao butter used to moisturize and tone the skin. And with its regular use, cosmetologists promise you smooth and delicate skin.

Exotic can save dry skin from peeling Shea Butter. Coconut oil, rich in natural antioxidants, can smooth the skin.

The general algorithm for creating a massage candle:

1. melt the wax with solid oils in a water bath;
2. let the mass cool slightly and add liquid oils;
3. cool the mass a little more and add essential oils, extracts and vitamins;
4. pour the resulting candle mass into the mold, after inserting the wick into it;
5. wait for the candle to harden completely and remove it from the mold;
6. the hardened candle is ready for use.

We offer you the most common recipes for effective massage candles.

Recipe #1

• soy wax - 85%;
• avocado and shea butter (aka shea butter) - 5% each;
• patchouli essential oil - 2.8%;
• essential oil of ylang-ylang - 2%;
• vitamin E - 0.2% (a few drops).

Light the finished candle and let it melt a little. Put it out. Put some warm wax on your hand and you can arrange a rejuvenating massage session. Do not be afraid to burn yourself - the melting point of such a candle is much lower than that of paraffin.

Recipe number 2 "Massage candle with a calming effect"

• soy wax - 80g;
• shea butter - 40g;
• almond oil - 40g;
• cocoa butter - 20g;
• essential oils of sage and lavender - 2 g each.

A massage session of such candles is best arranged before going to bed. The calming effect of essential oils will help you relax and fall asleep soundly.

Recipe number 3 "Massage candle with anti-cellulite effect"

• beeswax - 100g;
• cocoa butter - 60g;
• ground chili pepper - 5-10g;
• essential oils of orange and grapefruit - 3 g each.

Make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the suppository. After the massage, you may feel a burning or tingling sensation, which is associated with the presence of chili in the composition.

Regular massage will help get rid of the hated “orange peel”, make the skin soft and supple.

We decorate candles using decoupage technique

If you do not have a dye, but want to create something bright and memorable, do not be discouraged. The simplest candle made from cinder can be turned into a work of art. To do this, you need to have a little patience and decorate the product to your liking.

Candle decorated with dried flowers

Dried leaves, stems and flowers will help you create an exclusive candle, which will be almost impossible to repeat. The use of natural materials is limited only by the local flora and your imagination. That's when the skill comes in handy in full.

For work you will need:

• any dried flowers;
• 2 candles - for decoration and regular;
• tea spoon;
• tweezers;
• nail scissors;
• paraffin for final coverage.

From the dried flowers you have available, compose the composition that you want to bring to life.

Over an ordinary burning candle, heat a teaspoon ( internal side over the fire, because the spoon will turn black a little, and in order not to stain the candle, then we will carry out all the manipulations with the other side of the spoon).

Attach a dry flower to the candle to be decorated and gently iron its petals external side of a spoon so that they melt to the paraffin and do not stick out. Thick stems may need to be ironed several times while heating the spoon.

Excess stems that extend beyond the candle, carefully cut with scissors.

Glue the rest of the elements in the same way, choosing the desired location for them. Make sure that the edges of the leaves and petals do not stick out.

It remains to fix the result. Melt the paraffin in a water bath, pour it into a container into which you can completely dip the decorated candle.

Holding the candle by the wick, dip it into the melted paraffin, set it on a flat surface and let it cool. If the petals were not smoothed well and protruding tips remained visible, repeat this procedure again.

Such an elegant candle will conquer any heart and will not be left without attention. Complete it with a beautiful candlestick and it will become a unique decoration of your home.

Decoupage candles with paper napkins

The desire to decorate a candle could come instantly, but there are no dried flowers at hand. In this case, you can do with paper napkins. With their help, you can easily decorate a candle for any holiday.

Choose a napkin with the pattern you want. Cut out the desired elements from the napkin. Carefully remove the two bottom layers of paper from the resulting blanks. Further, the principle of operation is similar to decorating with dried flowers.

Attach the prepared element to the candle and iron it with a hot spoon. Sand the cooled surface with the rough side of a regular kitchen sponge. It is not necessary to immerse the candle in melted paraffin with this method.

Your masterpiece is ready. Make a beautiful arrangement of candles in the New Year's style, fir branches and colored balls. It will bring good mood and holiday atmosphere to your home.

Photo design ideas

Want even more ideas for inspiration. Browse our selection of decorative candles. You are sure to find one that you want to repeat immediately.

We were able to convince you that it is possible to create unique masterpieces even from improvised materials? That is why candle making has become a favorite pastime for many beginners and not only masters.

Original form templates:

Now you know what candles are made of and how, you can get to work. Do not try to use the photo you like as a template and an unconditional ideal. Get inspired by ready-made works to create your own unique candles. A little diligence and perseverance - and your masterpieces will already be a role model.