Scented candles are just normal candles that have nice-smelling oils mixed in. When you burn them, they make the air smell good, which can make a room feel nicer, change your mood, or cover up bad odors.
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🧪 Wax types:
Paraffin: ** It's cheap and what you usually see. Smells good, but it comes from oil. Soy: ** Natural, keeps renewing, and burns cleaner. The smell isn't as strong as paraffin. Beeswax: ** Natural, burns for a long time, and smells a bit like honey. They usually don't add much scent because it already smells strong. Coconut: ** Burns super clean and smells great. It's pricier, so they mix it with other wax a lot. Palm: ** Natural and keeps renewing (if sourced ethically). It looks crystalline and holds scent nicely. |
🌬️ Fragrance Types:
Essential Oils: These come straight from plants. They're good for aromatherapy, but their smell doesn't always last or spread far. Fragrance Oils: Usually man-made or have some essential oils mixed in. They're better if you want a strong, reliable smell. |
Candle Types
Container Candles:
These go in jars or tins.
They're liked a lot and great if you're just starting out since they're the safest.
Pillar Candles:
These candles can stand up by themselves, no container needed.
You have to use a harder wax for these.
Taper Candles:
They're the tall, skinny ones you see in candle holders.
Tealight Candles:
Small and round, usually don't have much scent, or maybe just a little.
Wax Melts:
No flame needed for these; you melt them in warmers to make them smell good.
Container Candles:
These go in jars or tins.
They're liked a lot and great if you're just starting out since they're the safest.
Pillar Candles:
These candles can stand up by themselves, no container needed.
You have to use a harder wax for these.
Taper Candles:
They're the tall, skinny ones you see in candle holders.
Tealight Candles:
Small and round, usually don't have much scent, or maybe just a little.
Wax Melts:
No flame needed for these; you melt them in warmers to make them smell good.
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🧠 Why Use Scented Candles?
* Good mood
* Less stress
* Smells nice (aromatherapy)
* Covers bad smells
* Sets a mood
* Helps you relax and focus
⚠️ Be Careful!
* Cut the wick short each time you burn it (¼ inch).
* Don't burn for more than 4 hours straight.
* Keep away from things that catch fire and breezy spots.
* Never leave a candle burning if you're not there.
* Put it on something that won't burn and can handle heat.
🧪 What Makes a Good Candle?
* Burns flat across the top (no hole in the middle).
* Smells good even when it's not lit or is burning.
* Made with good stuff (no bad chemicals, lead-free wicks).
* Doesn't smoke when it burns.
🏠 Make Your Own Candles (Easy Way)
What you need:
* Wax (soy is good for starters)
* Smell-good oil (or essential oils)
* Wicks
* Something to put it in (glass or tin)
* Two pots, one inside the other, or a microwave-safe bowl
* Something to stir with
* Something to hold the wick up (pencil or clip)
What to do:
* Melt the wax in the pot over hot water.
* Add the smell-good oil when it's hot enough (~185°F / 85°C).
* Pour it into your container with the wick in place.
* Let it cool for a few days so the smell gets stronger (2–7 days).
* Cut the wick before you light it the first time.
🌡️ Taking Care of Your Candle
* The very first time you light it, let it burn until the whole top is melted.
* Keep it in a cool, dark place.
* Put the lid on when you're not using it so it keeps smelling good.
* Blow it out with a candle snuffer so it doesn't smoke.
* Good mood
* Less stress
* Smells nice (aromatherapy)
* Covers bad smells
* Sets a mood
* Helps you relax and focus
⚠️ Be Careful!
* Cut the wick short each time you burn it (¼ inch).
* Don't burn for more than 4 hours straight.
* Keep away from things that catch fire and breezy spots.
* Never leave a candle burning if you're not there.
* Put it on something that won't burn and can handle heat.
🧪 What Makes a Good Candle?
* Burns flat across the top (no hole in the middle).
* Smells good even when it's not lit or is burning.
* Made with good stuff (no bad chemicals, lead-free wicks).
* Doesn't smoke when it burns.
🏠 Make Your Own Candles (Easy Way)
What you need:
* Wax (soy is good for starters)
* Smell-good oil (or essential oils)
* Wicks
* Something to put it in (glass or tin)
* Two pots, one inside the other, or a microwave-safe bowl
* Something to stir with
* Something to hold the wick up (pencil or clip)
What to do:
* Melt the wax in the pot over hot water.
* Add the smell-good oil when it's hot enough (~185°F / 85°C).
* Pour it into your container with the wick in place.
* Let it cool for a few days so the smell gets stronger (2–7 days).
* Cut the wick before you light it the first time.
🌡️ Taking Care of Your Candle
* The very first time you light it, let it burn until the whole top is melted.
* Keep it in a cool, dark place.
* Put the lid on when you're not using it so it keeps smelling good.
* Blow it out with a candle snuffer so it doesn't smoke.
