What can you all tell me about making my own candles at home on a budget?

Watch out for wicks with lead. Usually from China.

You could buy cheap candles and melt them down and add the scent. I’ve had fun recycling candles like that.

You can buy microwavable soy wax at Michael’s craft stores. That’s where I’d start to get answers to my questions. Have fun!

I have used the microwavable soy wax at Michael’s, it works very well and is really easy to do. Michael’s also has wicks in the “candle making” section (near the soap making stuff usually). There are also colorants in that section but I have read that you could also just use wax crayons to color candles as well. The key is to drop a bit of the wax on a white surface to see what the true color is because its always darker when melted. Also I have noticed the scent becomes lighter once the candle hardens so don’t be afraid to make it a little stronger when making the candle. Oh and make sure you hot glue the wick to the bottom of the container before you pour the wax or it will just float out of place.

As far as containers (I like contained candles easier to make) you can usually buy some nifty glass candy jars with air sealed lids (like Yankee candle style) or candle type glass holders at the dollar store or you could even use tea cups.

Have fun!

If you have old candle stubs, you can melt them and reuse the wax.

The big advantage of the soy wax is that it is washable in warm soapy water. So you can easily clean your containers. I’ve seen pretty China teacups and saucers used as containers for that shabby chic look.

What kind of fragrances? You may end up very disappointed and ruin the fragrances and the candles, depending on their chemical make up.

If you tell me what type of perfume or oils you have, I can let you know whether they´ll be suitable. Remember, oil and water don´t mix. If the fragrances are alcohol/water based, you´re going to have trouble.

Let me know, and I can suggest other ways of creating a fragrance diffuser for your room.

They are Bpal imps. :) I have no idea of their makeup other than that.

I just had a look at the website and they look to be oil based, so you’re good. They are skin safe too, so you could make your own soap with it as well. Viscosity can be different, but just mix well and not too high a temperature. Soaping and candle making can morph fragrances. Some just disappear because of the temperatures. If it were me, I’d use drops in an infuser or one of those oil warmer thingies. http://www.mystiqueriver.com/oil-warmers-c-58.html?osCsid=620np6o651cn4bqb0o6ugeel92

Have fun.