They’re cheaper than store-bought candles and so easy to make.
Store-bought candles can be expensive, but you don’t have to break the bankmaking your house smell good.
Instead, save money and make your own candles with your favorite essential oils instead.
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Never burning down,flameless candlesare another money saving option.
For safety, we recommend you only make candles in sturdy glass containers.
Sixteen-ounce Mason jars are a good size for making candles.
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you’ll need for a wholeset of candles.
Then, pour the flakes into adouble boiler potand measure the same amount again.
(If you don’t have one, use ametal bowlon top of a saucepan filled with water.)
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Next, slowly stir the flakes using asilicone spatula.
so you don’t have to worry about using the same spatula to cook with later on.
For example, you might use six drops ofeucalyptusoil and six drops oflavenderoil for a fresh-smelling 16-ounce candle.
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This part may take some experimenting, as different brands of oils can be stronger than others.
Start with 10-20 drops for a 16-20 ounce candle, and adjust as needed.
Hold it in place until the wax hardens and the wick stands up on its own.
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Pour Wax
Carefully remove the wax from the heat and pour it into your container.
You’ll need to trim the wick when your candle has completely set.
(You should alwaystrim the wick of any candle before you burn it, even store-bought ones!)
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Once you’ve trimmed the wick to about 14 of an inch, your candle is ready to burn.
First, always trim your wick to 14 of an inch before you light a candle.
(You should do this every time, not just the first time!)
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You’ll also want to be wary of where the candle is placed.
Refrain from placing a candle near anything flammable, like curtains or piles of papers.
The stovetop is often a great surface to place a candle.
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