Candles

I like making candles in the most basic, simple way possible. The most advanced thing I can do is make different colored layers. My goal is to one day make a Shrek earwax candle though!

I originally started making candles because I used to light candles every night to help me sleep better, but they burn out quickly if you use them a lot and they are not cheap to buy. So I decided to start making my own instead of paying $10 - $20 for a new one. I bought a wick kit online through amazon and a 2lb bag of wax from some crafts store like Hobby Lobby, Joann’s, etc.

I started off with soy wax since I read that it was better for you compared to the regular wax used for most candles. I liked the soy wax, but if you don’ control the temperature properly then the wax crystallizes once it cools and it kind of messes with the colors and the whole look of the candle. The candles in this picture were made with soy wax and luckily I did’ overheat the wax because there are no crystallization marks.

I now use palm wax which is far more oily and waxy, but it doesn’t crystallize as much. I have noticed that it melts much faster and easier than the soy wax so cleaning my little candle containers is quicker and easier too.