This item was crossed off with the help of dear Santa.
So this year we did a secret Santa with the family for the holidays. I pulled my sister-in-law's name and when watching her list I saw a candle in it. Our budget was 30 euros and a decent candle is around 25, but just giving a candle is pretty boring, so my mind started working (yeah it does that sometimes) and I thought, 'what if I just make my own candles?'. All the material was pretty much around the same price as a new candle but I could make several from them and make some for myself AND I would be able to cross off another item from my list. How do they say that 'Killing two flies with one stone?', sounds about right.
So I ordered the next items:
- Candle wax
- Colouring
- Essential oils
- Candle wicks
- Glass container (I used old candle containers)
Normally you also need a thermometer because if the wax gets too hot it can burst into flames, but hey, living on the edge here. I was surprised that I didn't need that many materials. I ordered them at Pipoos. It's a great site to order crafting stuff and would recommend it. (Not sponsored, always wanted to say that mhauhau).
So after already 2 days all the materials arrived and I could begin the making. I had this idea of a layered candle where every layer had another scent. I recommend following a step-by-step tutorial to make candles, but like always I just started head first and experimented on my own. Who needs guides right?
After 20 minutes of stirring the wax and adding color and scent, I had my first layer. It was messy. I repeated this every time the previous layers cooled down and there it was. My very first self-made candle. So proud and happy with the result and I think the person that received it was also happy.
Yes, that's a chopstick I used for stirring.
First layer, white: Vanilla (heaven!)
Second layer, pink: Jasmine
Third layer, purple: Lavender
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