Making gel candles can be a lot of fun and there are more people now than ever who are taking on craft projects like this. If you are crafty at all then you are going to really enjoy this and learning how to make gel candles can be pretty simple. Especially if you love modern scented candles you are going to be a big gel candles enthusiast. With only a few affordable supplies and a small portion of your time you can make your own gel candles.
Of course first you need to focus on getting your supplies together. Keep in mind that you can find all the gel candle making supplies you need at any local candle making suppliers. You can shop online and buy at wholesale prices if you really want to cut costs. It is important to use materials that are specifically designed to use when making gel candles, otherwise they will not turn out right.
As for fragrances you can pick whatever ones you want, it all depends on what purpose you will have the candle for. If you wanted a candle to promote relaxation then you may want to choose something like lavender. So once you have all the supplies you need you can get started. To start making your gel candles, put some hot glue in your container and this is what you are going to stick the wick onto.
Be careful when handling hot glue because you do not want to drip it on yourself. Before the glue dries you want to put the wick in it and hold it up straight. Cut the gel you have into smaller pieces. Especially if you are trying to make a larger quantity of gel candles this is the best way to go about it.
Never heat the gel over anything higher than medium heat because this can cause the gel to burn and ruin. Add the fragrance once the gel has melted just as you would making other types of candles and add in color as you like. After everything has melted nicely together you can pour the mixture into the container and be sure to keep the wick from getting wet as you do. This is what you will light once the candle is complete so there should be at least ½†of wick sticking out the top of the candle.