Do you feel like expressing the inner creativity within you? Can’t decide, which art form will bring it out in the best way?
Then, invest your time in the timeless candle crafting art and make people spellbound with your decorative candle creations.
We usually see candles coming in different types in the market with each of them having their special significance.
Unique types of candle fabrication at home will not only stimulate your self-confidence. It will also make your creative art become an inspiration for many.
Remember, today’s passionate crafters are tomorrow’s future. Also, if you feel after the candle production that they are attractive enough to fetch money, you can even sell them to the customers at a price.
Don’t have much idea about different techniques and styles of wax candle creation? Well! Give us the pleasure of acquainting you with some of the DIY candle projects that you might find helpful.
Know about the best unique candle-making ideas and light up your creative side more with the glow of those scented candles.
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Decorative Candle – Different Types
1. Taper Candles
These types of candles are usually long and slender. They look elegant. You can set them in various candle holders and candelabras.
They are mainly used in formal dining setups and religious occasions. However, many people use these candles for their home decor purposes.
This type of decorative candle leaves no unwanted residue as it burns. You will see them burning evenly.
2. Pillar Candles
They are free-standing candles that burn for long. They may have more than one wick. Being thick and sturdy, they look like pillars after the overall candle fabrication.
You will find these candles being sold in different heights and diameters.
Pillar candles are mainly purchased or made for decorative displays. This is because they give ambient lighting to it’s surroundings.
3. Votive Candles
They are cylindrical-looking candles that can last up to 10 to 15 hours of its usage. The candle crafting for these candles is done in votive holders.
They are small in size and are used mainly for religious offerings.
Besides, they are also helpful in enlightening one’s mood and thus can be used in the setting of candlelight dinners.
4. Tealight Candles
Have they ever watched small and round versatile candles packed within thin cups? They are tealight candles. The cups are either made of metal or plastic.
These candles, being small don’t burn for long.
The candle production of tea light candles is done in tealight holders made of glass or other materials. You can also use these types of candles in oil burners.
5. Container Candles
Container candles are those candles that are made or sold in containers. These containers may be glass jars, ceramic pots, or any other.
The containers may be of small, medium, or big size. So, there are many unique candle-making ideas for making this type of candle.
Also, they may vary in shape as well. These types of candles look fancy and can be gifted to those who matter to you.
They can use these candles for scent diffusion. You can also purchase container candles for home decor purposes.
6. Floating Candles
Floating breakfasts and candles are in vogue these days. The reason for this is their fancy nature.
Floating candles look round and flat. They are usually scented candles. When made to float in water, the effects on the water look magical.
You can use magical candles to participate in the decoration of various –
- Event’s setting.
- outdoor party settings.
- Spa-like places.
7. Gel Candles
These candles have the ingredients in the form of a gel-like substance.
This gel helps to hold different types of shells, glitters, and other embeds within the candle. They look clear.
The wax candle creation of these candles can be done in containers. They add a great visual interest to every decoration.
Unique Candle-Making Ideas – Our Picks
1. Layered Candle Making Idea
Love rainbow? Want to play with colors? Then, layered candle-making ideas are the ones that you should follow.
Layered candles are candles that are made of different layers of wax. The color of each layer remains different.
Also, the melting point of each colored wax layer remains different. These types of candles, when burned, give people a vibrant visual cum olfactory experience.
Don’t have any idea, how to make it? Well! First, prepare a wick of the candle by attaching it to a mold’s bottom. You can do it by applying hot glue to the wick’s end.
A wick holder helps the wick remain in the center position of the mold. So, you can use it to keep the wick in the desired position.
Then, proceed with the melting of the wax required for making a candle. You can do it with the help of a double boiler.
Put the melted wax in equal quantities in separate molds. Again, put different colored dyes within each mold. Stir each of them well.
You may also add fragrance oils to these mixtures of wax and dyes if you want. It will make the candle smell good and spread the aroma.
Now, take a container and pour one by one Allow the entire candle each separate colored molten wax (that forms separate layers) into it.
However, once you add a layer, be sure to add the next layer only after the previous layer cools down to form a skin.
Allow the entire candle to cool down. Congrats your layered candle is ready. Trim the wick of the candle as per your requirement.
2. Embedded Candle Making Idea
Now, how about making an embedded candle? Wondering, what is an embedded candle?
Well! If you embed any object of your choice in the candle, this type of candle is formed. The objects to be embedded may range from dried flowers and shells to small figurines and others.
Once the candle is formed, you will be able to see these embedded objects from the candle’s outside.
For this candle crafting, first prepare a wick and attach it to a container with glue. Now, decide what embeds you want to add to your candle and arrange those embeds within the container.
However, put those embeds at a distance from the wick. Now, melt the wax and pour the molten wax into the container. Using gel wax is the best for making this type of candle.
You are free to add fragrance oil to the wax as well. While pouring the molten wax into the container, be sure that the embeds stay in the same place.
If needed, push the embeds to the right places using a skewer. Cool down the candle and trim its wick up to a certain length.
That’s all! You’re done!
3. Marbled Candle Making Idea
Now, it’s time to create some swirling marble effects on your candle! Dying to know the secret of this beautiful candle-making procedure?
The steps of this candle production are so simple…believe us! First, prepare the candle’s wick by attaching it to a mold or container. Pour melted wax into many separate molds or containers.
Add unique colors within the wax of each of those molds at the same time. Immediately after adding the colors, swirl them using a stick.
Do it gently and simultaneously for all of the wax in the molds. It will create a design with the effects of marble.
Cool down the hot waxes and trim the wick as per your need.
4. Pressed Flower Candle-Making Idea
Love rustic-looking candles? Then, you can do this wax candle creation, sitting at your home, all by yourself.
It’s not a difficult job at all. Just collect some flowers. Dry them and press them. Set the wick and fix it within the mold.
Now, set the dried and pressed flowers at the sides of the mold. Pour molten wax into the mold and fragrance oils along with it.
Take a skewer and point the dried flowers against the walls of the mold. Cool down the wax so that it turns into a candle.
Trim it’s wick.
5. Ice Candle Making Idea
Now, let’s try making candles with unique textures. Wait! Why not take the help of ice cubes?
Prepare the wick of the candle by setting it upright against the candle mold or container. Ensure that the wick is in the center position of the mold. Put some ice cubes within the mold.
Set the ice cubes within the molds in such a manner that there remains some place for the wax to be poured.
Now, pour molten wax with fragrance oils within the mold. After all, scented candles are the most sought-after ones. Gradually the ice of the ice cubes will melt.
So, in those places, you will see some holes with different textures. This is the specialty of this candle. Allow the wax to cool.
Once it gets transformed into a candle, drain the ice water that is still there within the mold. Take out the candle from the mold. Allow it to dry.
Trim it’s wick.
Hey! Your ice candle is ready now!
FAQ
1. What makes a candle sell the most?
Ans: The fragrance of a candle mostly attracts buyers to it firsthand. However, it is also the look and beauty of the candles that matter.
The declaration of the NCA (National Candle Association) states that almost 3/4 of candles in the market are sold based on their fragrance.
So, it seems that the fragrance of candles is extremely important for the buyers of these objects. Candle businessmen can try to increase the sales of their candles by incorporating aromatic fragrances into them.
Conclusion
Wanna become a master of arts and crafts? Thinking of turning your candle-making passion into a profession to elevate your business? Then keep experimenting with making unique candles.
Try the above candle-making ideas recommended by us to get stunning one-of-a-kind candles.
They will surely inspire you more towards this craft. Each of these candles will express your creativity in different ways.
And, you will be more adept at making beautiful and functional art. Best of luck with your DIY candle projects!
