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Candle Making Blogs

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Soy Candle Making - Six Essential Fragrances That Sell

by cat_bathbody
When making your own candles, there are so many fragrances to choose from! How can you make a decision when you want to try everything? If you're having a hard time deciding, here are six fragrances that are sure to please a wide range of people. These are especially helpful for a starting line of candles to sell. Based on personal experience, the six fragrances described below conjure many beloved associations that attract people like an ice cream truck at the beach.

The "Big Three": Laundry, Vanilla, and Lavender

These fragrances are the "big three" because people are bound to love - not just like - at least one of them. Many candle makers will tell you that you cannot go wrong with them. If you only have three fragrances in your line, do these.

#1 - Laundry

Are you surprised? If you think about it, who doesn't love the scent of fresh, warm laundry straight from the dryer? For many people, it is a scent associated with home, a mother 's practical care, and sometimes first loves.

Laundry candles instantly bring a sense of clean coziness to a room. It takes a long time to burn out on the fragrance, too, because it 's designed to be smelled every day. The smell of laundry is almost universally liked and makes for a very popular candle that is hard to keep in stock.

#2 - Vanilla

Men as well as women adore vanilla. It also has a comforting, homey scent; it is so popular that almost every fragrance company has their own "take" on vanilla. It 's even been proven to help sell houses! But don't think that vanilla automatically means a dessert scent because it is a very adaptable scent. It can be fresh and floral as well as sweet, sultry, or spicy. You will definitely end up carrying a vanilla candle regardless of your intentions because people will demand it!

#3 - Lavender

Does lavender even need an explanation? It is one of the oldest fragrances, and one of the best. Lavender is the ultimate relaxation scent, often people 's main association with aromatherapy. While it 's true that everyone does it, from the tiniest home candlemaker to White Barn Candle Company, the lack of uniqueness doesn't matter.

The demand for lavender candles never runs out. People can't get enough of the perfectly-balanced scent, the harmonious intersection of sweet, herbal, and floral. If you don't carry at least a basic lavender candle, people will get their fix somewhere else.

The next three recommendations are less common in home fragrance and will round out your line. They're also perceived as more upscale and fresh when people try them, especially if you put your own unique spin on them. Though they might seem strange at first, try to stay open minded. You may be surprised!

#4 - Earth / Dirt

You might think this is a weird choice - dirt-scented candles? Well, soil, to be exact. Rich, freshly-turned soil, the scent of growing things. Try it, and a surprising number of people will exclaim, "Wow, this is amazing!" when they smell your earth candle for the first time.

The scent of fresh earth is subtle, and the good ones don't seem like a fragrance. When burned, a soil candle will add a richness and freshness to the air that you may not consciously notice. Many people respond to the scent of clean dirt because it makes them think of happy childhoods, playing outside, digging in the dirt, their first garden.

#5 - Pear

This is one of the most under-exploited fragrances at this time, but people love it. A lot of *men* love it, so if you want to appeal to men without resorting to typical men 's scents, try it. Pear is more mature than other fruits like strawberries or apple, which people think of as more cute or "kiddie" scents. Pears are associated with autumn, not summer, which adds a feeling of sophistication and memories of cool rains and falling leaves.

The best part is that pear is an excellent blending fragrance. Even if you're a beginner, you can make a unique pear-based fragrance by adding florals, woods, or spices. It 's hard to make a pear fragrance smell bad, just as long as you start with a high quality scent.

#6 - China Rain

China Rain is incredibly popular in oil perfumes but overlooked in home fragrances. A good China Rain fragrance is not heavy or overbearing, but a balance of exotic, floral, fresh, and feminine all at the same time. Women love China Rain for its beautiful and mysterious scent, and it will appeal to those who have an exotic streak in their personality.

China Rain is a traditional perfume formula, and you may have to try a few before you find one that you really like for candles. Every fragrance of this kind has a slightly different character.

With these six fragrances, you can form a candle line that appeals to both men and women in a wide range of ages. You can put your own twist on them, but most people love them just as they are. They combine well into mini-sets that can be burned together, such as laundry and lavender, or vanilla and pear. Keep all six on hand, and you will always have a good "emergency gift." Just make sure you use good quality fragrances!

Scent Summary:

#1 - Laundry
Good for: men, women, especially college or high school age.

#2 - Vanilla
Good for: women, men, housewarming gifts, any holiday.

#3 - Lavender
Good for: women, men, office or acquaintances, especially people over 40.

#4 - Earth
Good for: men, women, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners, children (because it "smells like dirt!")

#5 - Pear
Good for: men, women, over 25 depending on slant of fragrance, especially in summer and fall.

#6 - China Rain
Good for: women, romantic gifts, also expands well to lotion and other toiletries as a wearable scent.

About the Author

Katherine Durkes has written 4 ebooks on scented product making and is now producing a home study course on making and selling soy wax container candles. Find out more about this creative hobby at: http://www.excellentlivingguide.com/make_soy_candles.html

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Candle Making is Just One Hobby You Should Consider

Candle Making is Just One Hobby You Should Consider

Lots of people enjoy the hobby of arts and crafts. However there are simply so many different arts and crafts about it's difficult to know which type to take up. Embroidery, weaving, knitting and scrapbooking are all very popular. However one you might want to consider is candle making. When you start to research candle making you will see that there are many different types you can make including scented candles, gel candles and floating candles. Candle making is no more just a hobby. Candles are widely popular worldwide as showpieces and alternative source of lights. So if you are planning to turn your hobby of candle making into a business then be rest assured about the scopes to prosper. There are different types of wax that is used in candle making and you need to learn the basic tricks very well in order to excel in the art of candle making.

Ingredients of Candles

There are various ingredients that you need to make candles. Scents, moulds and the wax are the three important ones in the list. Who won't like it if the candles smell nice and work as a room freshener? This is the reason why you need to add some nice fragrances to the candles while preparing them. The most popular candle scents are vanilla, lavender, cedar etc. The most important ingredient of candle making is the wax. There are several varieties of wax like soy wax, beeswax, soy blended wax and many more which come in different temperature and often chosen according to the need of the candle maker. The wax additives like keramide, parol oil etc are also important ingredients of candle making. Various types of moulds made of tin, polycarbonate and aluminum are used to prepare candles.

How to Make a Candle?

The first step of candle making is to collect all the ingredients that are required to make the candles including the scents, wax, pigments, dyes, wicks and wick holders along with the different additives and moulds. Now the measurement of the ingredients should be just perfect to prepare a good candle. Now once you start making the candles, monitoring the temperature and tracking the cooling time is very important. If you are about to make a colored or scented candle then make sure that the fragrance you are using is a gentle and mild one. The color combination should be proportional to make them attractive. Always keep a watch on the flames and never make them too high as this might burn the mixture and your effort and money can go for waste.

Safety Measures of Candle Making

There are some crucial measures that you need to follow in order to make the candles safely. Clean the stove or burner that you use for candle making regularly. Keep away the inflammable substances away from the place. Follow the instructions that are given for handling the wax. It is advisable to use a wax melter and work in a n area that has good ventilation facility.

April owns website Candles to Buy Now which has details of where to buy candle making kits and cheap candle molds.

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Candle Making is Just One Hobby You Should Consider

Recycle Your Old Soy Candles

Recycle Your Old Soy Candles

In the entire world, there isn't anything better than selecting the perfect atmosphere in order to create the ideal setting for some type of romantic rendezvous. A romantic ambiance can be enhanced further when you add a few additional touches here and there. Things just get more romantic when there are flowers and candlelight.

The diffused, sparkling orange light of the candle excites and instantly relaxes ones mood. A way to enhance the effect of these is to use fragrant types with various colors that appeal to the senses. Even though all of these things are extremely alluring, they can also be very expensive specifically when you use them on a regular basis. The one way to enjoy these candles on a regular basis is to make them yourself.

Put old soy candles in a double boiler and heat is the most normal way to achieve this. The boiling water will melt the wax but be sure never to pace the container with the wax directly on the fire since it can be dangerous. If you do not have enough old soy candles, buying new ones in bulk quantities will keep the total cost down and will definitely be cheaper than the exorbitant price charged in stores.

While the wax melts, prepare the molds, choosing containers with shapes and sizes to one's taste. For moulds, aluminum is best even though they do get quite hot. You may also use some old glasses to create your designs or some disposable paper cups for the simple tumbler style.

Take out the wick of an old candle or make a wick from white cotton straw. Make sure that you rub enough wax on the straw to make it taut as this will make it easy for you to insert in the melted wax once you have placed the wax in the mould. The color should be added very slowly to the wax so that you can stop just as soon as the desired shade is achieved. Empty the melted wax in the mould and put the wick in the middle and make sure that it goes right down slowly.

For soy candles with different colors, you need to first mix colors in different containers and then add it into the mould one by one in the layers you want. The mold for the different colored candle should be tall as all the layers should be seen and care should be taken while pouring the different colors one on top of the other. You should pour each color of wax after the color before has cooled off. This is an important step as otherwise, the colors will mix and one could end up with a murky looking lump.

For fragranced soy candles add the oil-based fragrance of your choice to the melted wax which should be done right at the end after the color has been added and stirred since the heat may cause the fragrance to escape. Fragrances are widely available, ranging from floral like rose and jasmine to lemon grass, tea tree and musk. Now all you do is to put those moulds in your freezer and you have candles that are colored and fragrant in the shape you want.

Recycle Your Old Soy Candles

Making and Earning From Your Own Quality Scented Soy Candles

Making and Earning From Your Own Quality Scented Soy Candles

Many people enjoy candle making as a hobby and many of those people will convert their hobby into a successful money making opportunity. If you do a search on google you will find many soy candles for sale which come from such small businesses.

Soy candles are popular as they offer a cleaner burn than traditional candles and as they are produced from a sustainable resource they are environmentally friendly and don’t fill your house with black soot like traditional candles. Another boon is that much of the equipment that you require to make the soy candles can be found in the home already so it is possible to start by just buying the raw materials. With experience different moulds may be used with various scents and this will mean that additional equipment and materials are required but these are relatively inexpensive.

Thankfully learning to make your own quality scented soy candles is easy and you can make nice looking candles relatively easily. You can different oils and colours to your wax and use your own moulds to come up with your own style of candle. If you are making jar candles then you can dress up the jar after the candle is made to make it more attractive or if you have decided to start selling your soy candles then you can include your logo and help your future marketing and sales.

Just think of the pleasure that you can give to your friends and family by giving them your home made candles as presents or by burning them on special occasions. That personal touch that you can add to your soy candles can really mean a lot. You can even mix and match your oils so as to come up with a bespoke pot pourri of scent for each gift.

Once you have mastered soy jar candles then you can progress to making other types of soy candle such as pillar or even small cake like floating candles which you can use to help create a nice serene atmosphere in your room.

By way of summary therefore many people who start to make soy candles for their own use will go own to start their own successful home based business which has low start costs and if you want to make your hobby pay then you should consider selling your own soy candles.

How to Know You Are Buying Quality Scented Candles

How to Know You Are Buying Quality Scented Candles

Making candles is a fun hobby enjoyed by thousands of people worldwide. It's relatively easy to do and is a great way to express your artistic abilities. From the choice of wax to the choice of candle shape, color and fragrance it's all in your hands. Don't fret though, if you don't want to become a candle maker you can still easily find quality scented candles online with easy online searches.

Candles come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Today one of the most popular candles are container candles, candles in clear glass jars with lids. These candles are especially nice because you can place them on an electric candle warmer instead of lighting the wick. The electric candle warmer heats and liquefies the wax releasing the fragrance into the air.

Of course fragranced pillar candles are still popular as are tea light candles. There is a never ending variety of candle holders such as candle sticks and tealight candle holders, wrought iron candle holders and candle wall sconces. Some of these candle holders are works of art unto themselves and can beautifully illuminate a room, while adding a lovely fragrance.

Some of the most popular quality scented candles on the market today are White Barn Candles and Classic Candles ScentSations Candles. These are modestly priced quality scented candles.

Don't be surprised though if you see some brands, such as Diptyque selling at $48.00. There is a big difference in quality of candles between makers. There are different types of wax, such as paraffin and natural soy wax, and then different grades of paraffin wax.

Candle making is an art that requires attention to detail as wax must be melted to a specific temperature before fragrance and coloring are added. It must then be cooled to a specific temperature before it can be poured into the container or mold. The choice of wick is important. A quality candle will have a long burn life and will burn evenly and cleanly.

There is also a big difference between quality of fragrances used. More expensive candle makers will use pure fragrances. These pure fragrances are expensive but the scent is unmistakable and clear. Some candle makers use inferior fragrances thereby requiring more. These scents can become muddled and unrecognizable. You may want to stay away from candles that claim to have the strongest scent. They can be overpowering. Most people who purchase fragranced pillar candles are looking for quality scented candles that have subtle fragrances.

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