Smart Scents: Make Your Own Floating Scented Candles

If you’re looking for a great weekend crafting activity that is both fun and productive, then you should try making your own floating scented candles. I found this to be a really affordable and entertaining project, and it creates something that you can use for entertaining, to give as gifts, or even to fill your own home with both beauty and rich scents that can last for hours. It’s not very difficult to make these candles and I found the supplies to be inexpensive. All you need is a double boiler, some paraffin, wicks, candle moulds, and several different kinds of essential oils. I found all of these things at my local craft store.

Once you have gathered your supplies and chosen your scents, (which was the hardest part for me, since there was a huge selection,) make sure that you wear some kind of apron to protect your clothing, or wear old clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty. Fill your double boiler with water and bring it to a boil. I found it easier to prepare everything else while I was waiting for the water, such as laying the moulds out on a flat surface and opening the wicks so that I could lay them out. When the water has boiled, melt your paraffin, making sure it melts evenly by stirring it with a wooden spoon. Once it has melted, add the essential oils of your choice and stir again.
Now comes the important part, and I learned from experience that you must take it slowly. Pour the paraffin into the moulds, but don’t do it too quickly or air bubbles will form that will ruin the candles. Take your time to make sure it enters the moulds without bubbling and then set them aside for a bit. When they have begun to set, add the wicks and then set them aside. It should take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to harden completely. Enjoy!

Enhance Your Next Get Together With Scented Candles

Whether your next get together is to celebrate a holiday, a family event, or even to have friends over, then using scented candles is a great way to make your guests feel welcome. Some people think that these candles are overpowering or intrusive, but if they are used the right way, they can add an element of intimacy and warmth to your home that few other things can. If you want to add the inviting glow and pleasing scents of these candles to your next party, then the following tips can help you.

One of the most important things to remember when you’re using scented candles is to make sure that you choose only one or two scents and that they don’t overwhelm your guests. You must select them carefully and make sure that they blend well together and don’t clash. Some of the most alluring and pleasing scents are those that are actually opposite of each other. You can mix spicy with sweet, fruity with herbal, and so on. One scent that is most compatible with others is lavender, and it is also calming and inviting, which is the perfect atmosphere for any get together.
If you’re hosting a Christmas party, then you can use pillar candles of different heights to create a timeless look that your guests will appreciate. Mixing a baking scent like gingerbread or peppermint with a scent such as pine will create the ultimate holiday scent and fill you home with smells that everyone will instantly associate with a cozy home at Christmas. There’s no better sensation for a weary guest who’s been traveling for days than to step into a home and be welcomed by warm and inviting smells like these, so when it comes to decorating your home for the holidays, using scented candles is a great choice that all of your friends, family, and guests will enjoy.