How delightful would it be if you could make a personalized candle that bears your messages printed on them and have the scents you love, just like the ones you see in concept stores or the supermarket?
Fortunately, you can do them in the comfort of your home without going out seeking the help of an expert graphic artist, perhaps.
And if this is indeed the project you are planning to delve into, then the discussion I have written for today is specially written just for you!
So without any further delays, let’s get right into it…
Gather the Essential Supplies
First and foremost, you’ll need to gather the essential supplies and equipment needed for the candle-making and printing process. As for the candle-making, prepare the following items—
- Soy wax
- Candle wicks
- Essential oils or other fragrance oils
- Chopsticks or pencils
- Spatula
- Glass containers
As for the printing procedure, you need to prepare the following items—
- Wax paper
- Tracing paper
- Hair dryer
- Computer and printer
- Scissors
Melt the Soy Wax
Put the soy wax in a boiler and allow it to melt for 10 to 15 minutes under medium heat. Stir the wax frequently as you are melting them.
Pour in Essential Oils or Other Fragrance Oils
Once the soy wax has finally melted, you can now pour in the essential oils and other fragrance oils of your preferences. If the soy wax package has specific instructions on the measurement of essential oils, you need to follow the particulars they have recommended. Stir the mixture until they are fully dissolved.
Setup the Wick
Set the end part of the wick on the bottom of the container you are going to use. You can steadily place them in the center and steady by using a pencil or chopstick attached to the wick.
Pour the Soy Wax
While the soy wax is still hot, pour them into the candle shaper or glass container before they get cold and harden as a result. It is important that you pour them slowly so you’ll avoid bubbles from forming and cut the excess wick.
Let the temperature cool down for a few minutes before moving on to the printing process.
Create the Design You Want and Print Them
The design of the candle could be your photo, an image, or a message. Once you are satisfied with the design, you can print them afterward using a piece of tracing paper.
Since tracing paper is thin, you may need to attach them to regular paper so it would not jam inside the printer. And then cut the design accordingly after they have been printed.
Put Your Design on the Candle
Now, put the tracing paper with your design on the surface of the candle. And then, put a piece of wax paper on top of it and press it gently but tightly so it wouldn’t break the candle and prevent wrinkles from forming.
Apply Heat Compression
Use a hair dryer to apply heat compression on the wax paper. The high temperature coming from the hair dryer will transfer the image from the tracing paper to the candle.
However, be certain that the hair dryer is at the proper distance because too much heat could melt the candle. Also, heat the wax paper for only 10 seconds or so and peel them off afterward. And there you have it!
You can also have decorations at your own disposal, like wrapping it in a thread or ribbon to make it extra special.
Conclusion
As you see, the process of making personalized candles is relatively straightforward, and all you need is diligence and attention to detail to successfully create the design you planned.
Now, in order to make it more successful, you may want to consider an all-in-one stop shop. Fortunately, you will find tons of stores online that sell candle making supplies wholesale prices without having to require you to break the bank.
