Making your own candles is an exciting craft that’s easy to get started with. A few simple ingredients and some basic tools and equipment (that you probably have in your kitchen or garage) are all you need to begin making beautiful, fragrant candles.

The basic requirements for a simple candle making setup are:

1. An understanding of Candle Making Safety.
2. A heat source like a hot plate or electric stove
3. A “double boiler” set up - a large, low pot for boiling water, with an old coffee can set inside it to melt the wax, will do just fine
4. Some wax
5. A wick appropriate for that wax
6. A mold or container to hold the melted wax
7. Fragrance or color for the candle, if desired
8. A match to light it when it’s done

That’s essentially all it takes. Of course, from there you can choose from various types of candles. and you’ll need to choose the appropriate wax and wick for your project. Personalize your candle even further by choosing a fragrance or essential oil to scent your candle.

As you can see, the variations of candles you can make are only limited by your imagination and your willingness to experiment.

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Floating candles can make a classy addition to any event.   They look great as a centerpiece or artfully arranged to set the mood in a room, managing to set off just the right amount of smell and light.  And they never go out of style as an elegant hostess gift.   The best part is that it is super easy to make your own with a mold you already have in your home.  Check out our simple steps to creating yourself some beautiful fun.

If you are one of those people that love to burn candles, but hate the strain on your cash flow, then why not give candle making a try?  This great craft is fun to do and easy to master.  All you need are a few basic tools and ingredients and you will be ready to go in no time.  While we recommend that you start with something small, like votives, to get the hang of it, before you know it you’ll be moving on to bigger and things.