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Candles, Aromatherapy & Soaps (Home) > Types of Candles > Scented Candles
Scented CandlesThe latest discovery in the field of candles is scented candles as they are used by almost all people nowadays. From the time candles were considered to be ornamental pieces, scented candles have gained their importance. These candles can also be made from home by just taking a few moments of your. As a beginner in scented candles making, there are certain things that are to be understood by the person who makes it. The person should have knowledge about the things in a candle like the wick, wax etc and know how it burns and even how to make candles. Different things are needed for how to make candles. Wax melting kit is cheap double boiler set up that prevents the wax from reaching high temperatures that might be very dangerous. With the help of this kit the person can measure the temperature as it comes along with a thermometer and stir sticks. Paraffin wax or beeswax that melts at 136 degree Fahrenheit to 141 degree Fahrenheit is needed. In case of making pillar candles, wax with medium melting point is required. Wick is the next ingredient without which it is impossible to light a candle. Wick size depends on the diameter of the mold and the wax formula adopted. Usually the wax wick type is recommended for use in scented candles. There are over thousands of molds which are available easily these days. In this case, aluminium molds are preferred over iron molds as they have durability and give an exotic look to the candles while the metal molds offer a kind of rust look to the candles. The wick hole which is present in the hole can be sealed using the mold sealer or wick holder bar. Nowadays, jiffy wicker is preferred by all. There are a lot of methods which are involved in making scented candles. But the basic method is the same and changes are made only in few of the steps. First the wax is heated at 160 degrees and it is checked with thermometer for the temperature as it is to be noted that the wax do not get too hot. Preheating of the jar in the oven is done at lowest settings. This is done for the wax to stick onto the candle jar. The major step is to mix along the scented oils along with the wax and is stirred until it reaches 160 degrees. Food colour can also be added to the wax for better look! Hazards can be prevented by checking the temperature with a thermometer. The final step would be to fill the jar with the wax by leaving few inches on the top. Air bubbles can be released by tapping the jar and pricking with chopstick also helps for releasing bubbles. Keep outside for a while and then after it has shrunk place them in refrigerator for 10 whole minutes. Next step would be to slide them out to a clean towel and polish them by spraying the candle sprayer. Finally untie the wick and cut them by measuring half an inch above the candle top. The candle is ready after leveling the base! Scented candles are a unique creation that gives away light as well a sweet aroma. This aroma makes these candles unique and distinctive from others. There are many scents added which provide exclusive aroma to the candles. For this purpose even essential oils can be added such as lavender oil, sage oil, tea tree oil, sandal wood oil, rosemary oil, rose oil, thyme oil and many more. These essential oils provide a special aroma and even relax the mind of the person by relieving him from his tensions. Lavender oil is one such oil which has the soft smell of flowers and thus they are considered to create a calm atmosphere. Sage oil is famous for their aromatic properties as they have a sweet, nutty and misty smell with an added aroma of flowers. Tea tree has its own medicinal properties which makes the candle aromatic as well as assists in treating head aches, nausea, mental relief etc. Sandal wood oil provides the candle with an exclusive aroma that would be preferred by almost all people. It has a wonderful woody and musky aroma. Thyme oil is the strong oil and is even the choice of many who like the smell. Rosemary oil and rose oil are also known for their soft and dependable aroma! Scented candles make the atmosphere lively! VISITOR COMMENTS on "Scented Candles": 
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