Scented candles are no longer just vanilla or rose. Today they are sold with aromas with particular names and this is due to the increase in essential oils available and the creativity of those who make candles. If you have purchased candles and want to flavor them, there are several methods. The fragrance must be oil-based, so you can't just add an alcohol-based perfume. You can add an essence using oils or scented wax drops. Flavoring pre-made candles allows you to choose the color and aroma you want instead of the normal combinations such as white-vanilla and orange-pumpkin. This article will show you how to perfume a candle.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Use a Scented Oil
Step 1. Purchase a specific scented oil for candles
The other oils are designed for low temperatures. Make sure that the flash point of the oil is at a high temperature. The flash point is the temperature at which combustion begins.
Look for recipes on how to add 2 or more flavors. For example, if you want to smell like a garden you might want to add lilac and sunflower
Step 2. Light the candle and let it burn a bit until the top is completely melted
Step 3. Turn off the flame
Step 4. As soon as the flame has gone out, immediately pour the oils into the melted candle
You'll have to hurry.
Many oils have indications on how much to use. This indicates how concentrated they are. Since you will be able to flavor one piece of candle at a time, you will need to reduce the amount depending on the size of the candle
Step 5. Mix the wax with a toothpick or other object
Step 6. Let the wax cool down
Step 7. Light the candle again to test the aroma
You will have to do some tests and you can try with more or less wax once the scented part has melted.
Method 2 of 3: Use Scented Drops
Step 1. Buy scented drops
Choose candle-specific ones and not those for the bathroom as they are better resistant to heat.
Step 2. Light the candle and let it burn a little until the top is completely melted
Step 3. Turn off the flame
Step 4. Pour the melted wax from the candle into a cardboard or tin container
Be careful not to touch the hot wax, use oven pot holders if possible.
Step 5. Pour a few drops on the top of the candle
Step 6. Light the candle again
The wax drops will melt and release the scent.
Step 7. Repeat every time the candle loses its aroma
If you have votives that still have the wick but no wax, you can fill them with the drops and turn them on again
Method 3 of 3: Use Scented Cubes
Step 1. This method is used during the candle making process
