Not all people are aware that they can make beautiful candles in their home and this is not really hard to do.
To be able to make beautiful soy candles, having a quality of supplies can help.
But working your imagination and creativity has a lot to do with it.
You don't really need to buy expensive soy candle making supplies to be able to reach good standard of soy candle.
Some supplies can already be seen in your home given that almost all of you has kitchen.
Don't worry messing up your kitchen because soy candles are very easy to clean up.
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First we need to gather all the supplies in the kitchen.
Always make sure that everything is in place so you won't screwed up making your soy candles.
But wait! What are these soy candle making supplies? Since we are making soy candles, we need soy wax, of course.
Soy wax is all natural because it comes from soy beans.
And soy beans can grow anywhere so you don't have to worry about the supply in the market.
You also need a double boiler to melt your wax.
A double boiler is safer to use because it is indirect from the heat source.
It pays more to get the quality equipments like the double boiler.
If you don't have any double boiler in your kitchen, you can use Pyrex or any steel bowl as substitute to the upper pan.
Then choose a larger pot or pan as substitute to the lower pan and that makes you a double boiler.
You don't really have to buy these materials to make your candles.
Just seek in the kitchen and you will find alternative.
But when you are using this method, make sure that everything is safe.
Thermometer is also needed especially when melting your wax.
It will inform you about the temperature you need to boil your wax.
Stirrer can also be used.
Some stir their waxes so it can be easily melted.
You can just use a barbecue stick or any clean stick as stirrer.
Next is the wick.
A wick is a thread-like string or cord or wooden object that holds the flame in a candle.
Soy candles can be made with or without wick.
Those wickless soy candles works with electric candle warmers and the warmers will be plugged into the wall.
You need to use a mold to easily shape up your candle.
A glass or any container will do as a molder.
Be creative in shaping your candle.
It can be a heart-shaped or pyramid-shaped or whatever shape you like as long as it looks beautiful in your eyes.
You can also add a scent or aroma in your candle.
But be careful in adding scent or aroma to your candle.
Some fragrances might be flammable.
It is safer if you just add a scent after you take away your melted wax from the heat.
A coloring or dye can also used as additive to add more life to your soy candle.
That's all you need to know in making your soy candle at home.
If you are planning to make plenty of candles, you can buy soy supplies at any wholesale store to have discounts so you won't be spending much of your money in the ingredients.
As much as possible, always be careful in making your candle.
You must have your fire extinguisher or pail of water near you.
Don't leave the heat unattended.
Remember, prevention is always better than cure.