HOW TO MAKE DESSERT
CANDLE AND MELTS
Dessert candles and melts are a delightful way to bring the sweet smells of baked goods into your home without any of the calories. These candles and melts are perfect for anyone who loves the smell of freshly baked desserts or just wants to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. In this guide, we'll show you how to make dessert candles and melts using a few simple ingredients.
Materials:
Wax (Soy, beeswax or paraffin wax)
Candle wicks
Candle fragrance oils
Candle color dye (optional)
Wax melt mold or silicone mold
Double boiler or a heat-safe container and a saucepan
Wooden skewer or chopstick
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Thermometer
Scale (optional)
Step 1: Prepare your workspace
Firstly, it's important to make sure your workspace is clean and organized. Ensure you have all your materials and tools within reach. Lay down newspaper or a drop cloth to protect your work surface from wax spills.
Step 2: Melt the wax
Step 3: Add fragrance oil and dye (optional)
Step 4: Prepare the candle wicks
In a double boiler, melt the wax flakes or beads over low heat. If you don't have a double boiler, place the wax in a heat-safe container and put it in a saucepan with a few inches of boiling water. Stir occasionally until the wax is completely melted. Once the wax has melted, remove it from heat and add the fragrance oil. It's important to use fragrance oils specifically designed for candle making as some essential oils can be a fire hazard. Typically, you'll need about 1 oz of fragrance oil per 1 pound of wax. You can also add candle dye at this stage if you'd like to color your candles. While the wax cools slightly, prepare the candle wicks by dipping the metal base in melted wax and placing it in the center of your candle jar. Alternatively, you can use pre-tabbed wicks. Make sure the wick is centered and straight.
Step 5: Pour the wax
Using a measuring cup, slowly pour the melted wax into your candle jar. Leave a 1/2 inch gap at the top of the jar. If you're using a mold, pour the wax into the mold and wait for it to cool and harden before removing it from the mold.
Step 6: Add finishing touches
Once the wax has hardened, you can trim the wick to 1/4 inch and add a label to the candle jar. You can also decorate the jar with ribbon, twine, or other decorations.
Making wax melts
To make wax melts, you'll follow similar steps but use a different mold.
Step 1: Melt the wax
Melt the wax using the same double boiler or heatsafe container and saucepan method as above.
Step 2: Add fragrance oil and dye (optional)
Remove the wax from heat and add fragrance oil and dye as desired.
Step 3: Pour the wax
Pour the melted wax into a wax melt mold or silicone mold. Be sure to fill the mold to the top.
Step 4: Allow to cool
Allow the wax to cool and harden completely. This may take several hours.
Step 5: Pop out the wax melts
Once the wax has hardened, pop out the wax melts from the mold. If the wax is sticking to the mold, you can try placing the mold in the freezer for a few minutes before popping them out.
Step 6: Enjoy your wax melts
Placethewaxmeltsinawaxwarmerandenjoythesweet scentofbakedgoodsthroughoutyourhome.
Inconclusion,makingdessertcandlesandmeltsisaneasy andfunDIYprojectthatanyonecandoathome.Youcan experimentwithdifferentfragranceoilsandcolorsto createyourownuniqueblends.Thesecandlesandmelts alsomakegreatgiftsforfriendsandfamily.
Whenmakingcandlesandmelts,it'simportanttofollow safetyprecautions.Neverleavemeltingwaxunattended, asitcaneasilycatchfire.Keepflammableobjectsaway fromyourworkspaceandalwaysuseathermometerto monitorthetemperatureofthewax.
Additionally,makesureyou'reusingtherighttypeofwax foryourproject.Soywaxisapopularchoiceasit'snatural andeco-friendly,whilebeeswaxisknownforitslongburn time.Paraffinwaxisthemostcommonlyusedwaxfor candles,butit'snotaseco-friendlyasotheroptions.
Finally,don'tbeafraidtogetcreativewithyourdessert candlesandmelts.Youcanadddriedflowers,herbs,or evencoffeebeanstoyourcandlesforauniquetouch.The possibilitiesareendless,sohavefunandletyourcreativity shine.
Overall,makingdessertcandlesandmeltsisasimpleand enjoyableDIYprojectthatanyonecandoathome.Witha fewbasicmaterialsandsomecreativity,youcancreate yourownsweet-smellingcandlesandmeltsthatwillfill yourhomewiththearomaoffreshlybakeddesserts.