Candle making is a popular hobby passionately followed by great many people. Candle making has a rich history. It is an innovative hobby and the more you get creative, better will be the results. There is no lack of creative ideas as far as candle making is concerned. It is a complete fun and exciting craft. Many people have taken this hobby to the next level by establishing a candle making business. It is not a complicated craft to learn and master. With right materials and regular practice, one will be able to make beautiful candles. One needs to get hold of suitable wax. There are different types of wax like palm wax, beeswax, soy wax, paraffin wax, gel wax etc. These are the most popular wax for candle making.

There are many types of candles. It all depends upon the personal preference of which one you would like to create or buy. Tea lights are perhaps the most common one in use. It is used by almost everyone. They are usually contained in small tin foil type of mold and are quite short. Pillar candles are other major new type of candles. The most striking aspect about pillar candles is their thickness and free standing attribute. They usually have a base diameter of 2”-4”.

Gel candles are definitely one of the latest and hugely popular types of candles. They look fabulous. Made from mineral oil, they are usually transparent in color. One can add colors, sparkles and different decorations to them and make them even more appealing.  Floating candles can float in water and produce great effect. They are absolutely romantic and delightful in nature. Flames usually shimmer along the walls and ceiling and lights are low.

Taper candles have a classic feel to them. They are usually supported by a candle holder and are very slim. Last but not the least; votive candles are mainly used at religious ceremonies. They are shorter than pillar candles and often lighted in group formation which creates great effect.

Soy Candle

Soy candles have become hugely popular in recent times. It was not the same two decades back. Soy was more popular as a crude oil substitute. Soybeans are used in different areas like for making oil, soap, clothing, resin, cosmetic inks and paints etc. Soy wax started to be used frequently since the 1990s. This is a           cost-effective method of making candles. Soy wax is considered as environment friendly and that explains why more and more people are preferring soy wax candles. To remove the soy bean oil from the soil part, solvent extraction is used. You can get ready made soy wax kit to make your beautiful soy candles.

One has to make sure that the soy wax is pure or not. Pure wax and modified wax has different effects on the final candle products. You can get soy wax at any craft or candle store. There are plenty of unique soy candle making ideas. You can use these amazing ideas to make lovely candles and use them for decorative purposes. For instance, many candles makes like to use molds in the shape of different fruits like water melons, oranges, apples etc. To get the desired effect, you can add suitable colors of the fruits.

One immensely attractive idea is to use dried petals of different flowers like jasmine, rose and zinnia etc to create flower bases for soy candles. Some candle makers opt for dried herbs for the same purpose. One needs to press these bright petals into the molten soy wax. It looks very aesthetic and you will definitely love the smell.

You can also try making soy candles in the shape of seashells. This will be a perfect way to take you back to the images of sandy beaches. Place seashell soy candles in your bedroom and feel great.

Though, there are certain formulas to follow while making candles yet candle making is also considered as a creative art. One must pursue certain procedures but candle making is at its best when it involves creative ideas and wild imagination. Beautiful candles can be prepared with little advice, assistance and equipments. It is a wonderful hobby and also offers a gateway to a promising business. Candle making business requires minimal investment. As far as ways to make candles are concerned, you will be surprised to discover different ideas that produce wonderful candles. A candle can be molded, fused, layered and what not and yet the final result can always surpass your expectations.

Candle making is an innovative art and now a day we see different types of candles being prepared using creative ideas. Colored candles, jelly candles, scented candles, floating candles etc are some of the new types of candles. There are few things that will always be required to make candles, no matter what type of candle you are trying to create. These materials are,

Paraffin wax

Wick

Melting system

Moulds

Thermometer

Color dyes

Candles are very crucial in expressing emotions. They can be an amazing gift as well. Using a new idea, you can further enhance the inherent charm of the candles. For instance, you can add any of the natural elements while making candles which will result in a charismatic affect. You can think of adding few drops of essential oil to the candles so that when the candle burns, it spreads the aroma of essential oil added in it.

There are plenty of creative ideas for candle making. You can use dried flowers and lovely petals from your garden while making candles. You can also use herbs as accents. Adding beads, laces and ribbons are other fascinating additions. It would be great to design your candle based on changing seasons. Choose a theme like white beaches and then try making star-shaped candles or using blue, sea green, yellow etc as possible shades. You can also design your candles on tropical fruits. Kids can be of great help in generating new ideas. Use old crayons and candles to make new ones. Just let your imagination go wild and you will be surprised with beautiful and fascinating candles you will be able to create.