Alright, listen up, y’all! We gonna learn how to make them smelly candles, the kind folks like to buy. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, even I can do it, and that’s sayin’ somethin’. First off, you gotta figure out what kinda wax you gonna use. There’s all sorts, but don’t get fancy. Soy wax is good, they say it burns clean. Or paraffin, that’s the old standby, cheap and easy to find. Just pick one and stick with it, alright?
Now, you need somethin’ to melt that wax in. Don’t go usin’ your good pots, your husband will have a fit! Get yourself a beat-up old metal can, or maybe a thick glass jar. Just make sure it can stand the heat, you don’t want no fires. And you’ll need a bigger pot to put water in, like a double boiler, you know? Boil the water, put the wax can inside, and let it melt slow and steady. Don’t rush it, like my grandson always does with his chores.
While that wax is meltin’, get your candle containers ready. You can use anything, really. Old teacups, mason jars, even those little tin cans if you clean ’em good. Just make sure they’re heat-safe, see? Wouldn’t want them burstin’ open with hot wax all over the place. That would be a mess, wouldn’t it?
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Pick a container.
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Clean them properly.
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Make sure they’re safe for heat.
Okay, wax is melted? Good. Now’s the time to add the smell-good stuff. They call it fragrance oil, but I just call it smelly juice. Pour it in, not too much, not too little. They say you should use about 6% of the weight of the wax, but I just eyeball it. A few good squirts usually does the trick. Stir it up real good with a stick, make sure it’s mixed all through.
Next, you gotta stick a wick in them containers. You can buy them wicks pre-made, with little metal thingies on the bottom. That’s the easiest way. Just dip the metal part in the melted wax and stick it to the bottom of your container. Make sure it’s in the middle, or your candle will burn all wonky. And make sure the wick is tall enough to stick out the top, of course. Use a little clothespin or a popsicle stick to hold it straight while the wax cools, that’s a good trick.
Alright, time to pour the wax. Slow and steady, just like pourin’ gravy. Don’t spill none, that stuff is hard to clean up. Fill them containers almost to the top, but leave a little space. And let them candles cool down all the way, don’t go touchin’ them when they’re still hot. It takes a few hours, so be patient. My grandson, he’s got no patience.
Once they’re cool and hard, you can trim the wicks. Just snip ’em off with scissors, leavin’ about a quarter inch stickin’ out. And there you go! You made yourself some smelly candles. Now, you can sell ’em at the flea market, or give ’em to your friends, or just keep ’em for yourself. It’s up to you. People like homemade stuff, they say it’s more special. And who doesn’t want their house smellin’ nice? It’s better than that barn smell, that’s for sure.
But listen, if you wanna sell these candles to make money, you gotta make ’em pretty. Maybe tie a little ribbon around ’em, or put a fancy label on the jar. And don’t go chargin’ too much, folks ain’t made of money these days. Start small, build your customer base, just like how the farmer grows his crop. Word of mouth is powerful, especially in a small town.
And remember, safety first! Never leave a burnin’ candle unattended, and keep ’em away from kids and pets. Don’t want nobody gettin’ hurt. Common sense, but you’d be surprised how many folks don’t have it. And that’s all there is to it. Easy as pie, ain’t it? Now go on and make some candles!
One more thing, the 84-candle rule some folks talk about, well, that just means start small, see? Don’t go makin’ a hundred candles right off the bat. Make a few, see how they sell, then make some more. Learn as you go. That’s how life works, ain’t it? You learn by doin’, not by sittin’ around.
Tags: [Scented Candles, DIY Candles, Homemade Candles, Candle Making, Sell Candles, Crafting, Home Business]
