Original Ideas For Making Gel Scented Candles
If you like crafts and decorating ideas that you can do yourself at home, you’ve probably heard of gel scented candles. Although they have a wick, they differ from conventional candles in the material used: a gel that offers many possibilities.
These types of candles are completely customizable. You can use different shapes and elements to create unique decorative objects and even very special gifts for your loved ones. Discover our tips for making scented gel candles!
How do you make scented candles from gel?
Gel scented candles are ideal for any room in the house. They not only spread a pleasant aroma, but also serve as decoration and lighting.
Supplies
To get started, we’ll give you all the materials you need to make gel scented candles:
- glass containers (the glass should be a little thick so that it retains the heat and prevents air bubbles from forming)
- wicks for gel candles
- wax for gel candles
- dyes
- essential oils
- ornaments
- a pan or frying pan to heat and melt the gel wax
Method
- To start, you need to glue the end of the wick to the bottom of the glass container. Some fuses already have tabs to make this step easier. However, it is essential that you do not use glue that can be flammable.
- Then finely chop the gel wax and heat it in a pan until it melts. The temperature to melt this gel is 200 °C.
- Then add the dyes and essential oils as desired and mix everything well.
- Then you can start filling the glass containers with this liquid gel and the decorations you want. You have to be very careful with this step to avoid burning yourself.
- Finally, let the gel candles cool down. Your gel scented candles are now ready to use!
Original ideas for your scented gel candles
The right scent
For starters, you should know that not all candle gels are perfumed. Adding a fragrance is the perfect finishing touch to this original idea. This way you ensure that these decorative elements also perfume your rooms.
For this, we recommend using pure essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances. Some of the most popular varieties include:
- Citrus fruit essential oils. They help to improve mood.
- Lavender. This essential oil has calming properties.
- coin. It refreshes and cleans the environment.
- Eucalyptus. It promotes respiratory function.
- Cinnamon. It is an aphrodisiac and a stimulant.
And what can you decorate them with?
You can do a lot with your gel candles as they create a liquid effect. Therefore, you can imitate different landscapes or scenes with it. Do not hesitate to use sand, stones, divn, diamonds or maritime elements, among other things.
You can even reuse emotionally valuable items or small children’s toys to create precious memories in the form of scented gel candles. With dyes and essential oils you can create unique sensory experiences.
The most original places for your gel scented candles
At this point you can give free rein to your imagination to create different and original scented candles. In addition, you should take advantage of the materials you already have at home that you can recycle, such as:
- glasses
- cups
- bowls
- beer mugs
- glass jars
The possibilities are endless! Why not make a great gel candle from a fishbowl you no longer use? A vase, a flower pot, those champagne glasses you no longer use, or shot glasses are other items you can use. Just trust your creativity!
Now you have many ideas that you can use as a starting point to make your own scented gel candles. You can even invite other family members to make these candles together. We’re sure your kids will enjoy participating!
These candles are also personalized and unique gifts for special occasions, such as christenings and weddings. You can give them to the guests or the witnesses. Take advantage of this idea to create a decorative element that no one will ever forget!
