With today's focus on
DIY projects, present day brides are interested in more of these projects being
incorporated into their wedding. One great project that can be done months
beforehand is making candles and candles are excellent wedding favors. They may
be personalized to match the happy couple's style and therefore are a much more
useful present than other popular choices out there today. Make these candles
months ahead of time and store in a cool and dry place before the big event.
These are the one favor that guests will make sure to use additionally they’re
easy to make also.
Soy candles are a good
choice as they burn cleanly and have an excellent scent throw compared to paraffin
wax. Start by assembling your supplies. You will need soy wax flakes, wicks,
containers, and fragrance oil. Dye can be used to make the candles into a
signature color that matches the wedding theme. You will also need a selection
of containers. These can be as simple as jelly jars or containers like vintage
tins, miniature pots, teacups, or any other similarly unique items. A number of
these are available at craft stores, but consider looking through vintage,
thrift and antique shops to locate unique candle containers. Take into account
that the containers do not need to match. It's possible to buy matching sets,
but having different shapes and sizes is usually a fun way to add an eclectic style
to your wedding.
Whenever you make
candles in the home, preparation is the vital thing. Make certain that the
containers are clean before beginning and then put them in rows on the counter
or table. Cut the wicking material to match the depth of the container. You
want to make sure the wick is straight, the very top of the wick could be tied
loosely to some small wooden dowelor a kitchen skewer which rests on top of the
jar. The dowel might be taped to the jar to keep it still but it is rare for dowel
to move a great deal. Take into account the wick should graze the bottom of the
jar, but attempt to avoid using a wick that is too short or long.
When melting the soy
wax flakes, you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions as waxes differ
in their melt and pour temperatures. If available, put the flakes into a double
boiler with a spout. This can help to eliminate spillage through the pouring
and makes controlling the flow of hot wax much safer. Keep an eye on your
melting wax checking its temperature doesn’t get too high. Now, you'll be able
to opt to have plain, unscented candles or add fragrance and dye on the
candles. Adding your personal fragrance is really a fun way to personalize the
candles. Using essential oils, pick a plain scent or mix several together to
create your signature scent. Lavender is usually a good choice as well as
citrus and wintergreen. If you have a theme to your wedding you could include
it in your scent e.g. a beach wedding in a tropical location may use lime and
coconut. Also, consider using a fragrance to match the flowers in your bouquet.
My bouquet had roses and lavender which perfectly suited the candles I had
made.
After adding dye and
fragrance, you can pour the wax in the jars and allow them to sit until the wax
has hardened. Avoid disturbing the jars and ensure to keep them out of the
reach of children during this process.
Now it is time to
really display your creative flair - finishing the candle. Simple gift tags can
be added with the wedding date, the names of the happy couple or even a simple
phrase or the words ‘many thanks’. Consider cutting out circles of linen or
tulle to cover the candles then tie ribbon, twine, or any other material around
the mouth of the containers, before attaching the gift tags. If desired,
springs of lavender or dried flowers can be added.
They're some ideas on
how to make candles at home to use for wedding favors. Use the ideas here or embellish
them with your own ideas. Candles are incredibly popular and fun to create as
well!
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