Are you tired of spending over $40 on a candle? Learn how to make cheap candles in 5 steps.
You know when you’re out and about, you see something you really like, you look at the price tag and you just can’t do it. It’s too expensive but then you start to think…I can make that for wayyy cheaper (especially if you can find a local wholesale supplier). That is what inspired these candles. All you need is to find the perfect candle vessel and bam! You have a beautiful candle.
Candle Vessel Ideas For Cheap Candles in 5 Steps
One of the most expensive costs to candle making is finding a vessel with a luxurious look. I am always on the hunt for cool candle vessels. You will be surprised by how many cool vessels are out there in unexpected places. Here are some places I have found cool candle containers:
- The thrift store can be a great place (so many vintage tea cups and bowls)
- Old beauty product/household containers especially from higher end brands(my pink cement container was from a gift set for soap)
- garden centres (plant pots can look really awesome)
- Peruse HomeSense or other home decor stores in the discount section. Amazing finds in broken things that can be turned into candles.
- good ‘ol mason jars (like I did with these candles)
- save your fancy candle jars from old used candles you purchased in the past
- old soap dish
- a mug with a fun message
- I love the look of wooden rustic bowls
Equipment:
- old pot
- glue gun
- popsicle sticks/clothes pins (to hold the wicks in place)
- optional: I used an old coffee pot to pour the wax for more control
Supplies:
Soy candle wax
candle wicks
fragrance (I wanted to make candles that smelled like coffee)
Cheap Candles in 5 Steps:
- Figure out how much candle wax you need. I always estimate the amount and pour any leftover wax into a spare candle I just keep refilling.
2. Heat up candle wax on the stove until transparent.
3. While the wax is melting, glue gun your candle wicks in place and secure them with popsicle sticks and clothes pins. You want them secure because when you start pouring your warm wax you don’t want them moving around.
4. Let your melted wax cool down for 5 minutes or so before pouring into the candle vessels. Tip: I used an old glass coffee pot with a spout for more control.
5. Optional add fragrance or essential oils to your wax. It is recommended 10 percent of fragrance should be added to your candle. For these candles I really wanted coffee scented candles so I used an espresso and a hazelnut coffee fragrance. They smell delicious! I think this scent is perfect for warming your space in the winter months. Let your wax solidify and cut the wicks down. Cheers to homemade candles!
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