Wedding Favor Candle Ideas

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!