Making candles is loads of fun, it can be a relaxing hobby or a small home business for some. In the art of making candles there are some common supplies that you will need. Basically you will need wax, wicks and a candle holder. Candles can be made in almost any shape you can think of, the amount of wax, length of wicks and type of candle holder will depend on what you prefer. The two most common types of wax in candle making is beeswax or paraffin.

Double boilers are most commonly used to melt the wax for our candle projects, but I have also seen special electric pitchers for this. Other tools that will assist you in creating great looking candles are wick clips, to keep the wicks straight in your candles. Your customers will appreciate the extra service.

Molds are used frequently in the candle making process. there are as many molds as there are different types of candles. You can find an assortment of molds at your local craft stores. Candle molds are usually made of steel or aluminum. Another cool tool is a wick holder bar, which ensures that your wicks stay in the middle of your mold as you are pouring the wax. Another veteran trick is to coat your molds with PAM cooking spray to facilitate your wax sliding out easily with little damage.

Many people choose to add fragrances and colors to their candle projects. People have desires for an assortment of colors, try making a wide range of colored candles to appeal to the masses. Candle colors will be in a dye form.

The second addition is scents. You can opt to leave your candle plain or add a variety of scents to them. More common fragrances that are added to candles are cinnamon, potpourri and vanilla. However any type of scented oil may be used to add good smells to your candle projects. Aromatherapy scents will help with relaxation, while some fruit smells will make you hungry. To not have your candle scents overpowering and giving someone a headache it is recommended to add one ounce of fragrance to one pound of wax.

The amount of supplies you will need depends on the size and shapes of your candles. In reality you can get all of the supplies that you will need to make many many candles for under $100. search at your local craft store for beginner candle making kits, this is a great way to get started.

Creating candles is a great hobby and pastime, your talent will be showcased in your creations. There are all types of gadgets and tools to make the hobby easier. But three simple things are basically all you need; wicks, wax and candle holders.

There are many techniques to make great looking candles, just experiment and find what way works best for you. It is a learning process with a very small learning curve. Have fun with candles, they make great presents and gifts.