How to make a homemade candle?

Handmade candles are becoming increasingly popular: they bring a warm touch, a soothing ambiance, and a unique fragrance to your home. Good news: you don't need to be an expert to make your own! With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can easily make your own homemade candle.

In this guide, discover step-by-step how to make a homemade candle, from the essential basics to the little creative tips that will make all the difference. And as a bonus, a little checklist to help you gather the materials and the recipe at the bottom of this article!

Why make your own handmade candle?

Making your own candles at home has many advantages:

• An eco-friendly gesture : By choosing natural waxes (soy, rapeseed, beeswax), you limit your environmental impact. You can also recycle containers (glass jars, jars, cups) instead of buying new ones.
• An economical and personalized alternative : once you have the basic materials, making your own candles will cost you much less than buying commercial models. You choose the scents, colors, and containers yourself to create unique candles.
• A creative and relaxing moment : pouring your wax, combining scents, decorating your pot... making it becomes a soothing and fun activity, perfect for a DIY moment alone or with the family.

The materials needed for a homemade candle

Before you start, prepare the following materials:

• Wax : soy, rapeseed, beeswax or vegetable mixture.
• A wick adapted to the size of the container.
• A container : glass, vintage cup, recycled pot, shell… let your imagination run wild!
• Perfume or essential oils to give a pleasant scent.
• Natural colorants (optional) if you wish to color your candle.
• A stick or clothespin to hold the wick straight.

Steps to Make a Homemade Candle

1. Prepare the wick

Secure the wick to the center of the container with a dot of glue or a drop of melted wax. Hold it upright with a stick placed across the container.

2. Melt the wax

Melt the wax in a double boiler, gently to prevent it from burning.
Tip: Plan on a little extra wax, as the wax shrinks once cooled!

3. Add fragrance and color

Remove the wax from the heat and let it cool (around 40-45°C). Then add your fragrances and colorants, then mix. This helps preserve the scents and ensures a consistent candle.

4. Pour the candle

Pour the melted wax into the container, keeping the wick centered.

5. Let stand and harden

Wait at least 24 hours before lighting your candle. Once hardened, trim the wick to about 0.5 to 1 cm.

Personalize your candle: our creative tips

• Add dried flowers like lavender, rose petals or calendula.
• Play with scents : opt for the freshness of citrus fruits (lemon, orange blossom), the sweetness of vanilla or the liveliness of eucalyptus.
• Use original containers : small vintage pots, shells, metal boxes, colored glasses... each candle becomes a unique piece!

Make or buy a handmade candle?

Making your own candles is fun, creative, and rewarding. But it requires a little equipment, time, and patience to achieve beautiful results.

Conversely, buying a handmade candle allows you to immediately enjoy a quality product, already ready, with optimal diffusion of the fragrance and unique artisanal know-how .

Discover our artisanal candles, handcrafted in Charente-Maritime : they combine natural vegetable wax, delicate fragrances and careful finishing to illuminate your moments of sweetness.

Making a handmade candle is a simple, eco-friendly, and creative activity that allows you to personalize your decor and interior ambiance. With a little wax, a wick, and a scent, you can create a candle that reflects your personality in just a few steps.

And if you want to treat yourself to a ready-to-use handmade candle, made with care and passion, our collection will brighten up your moments of relaxation.