Scented candles are not just used to mask the regular smoke scent emitted by regular candles. Rather, these scents are being used for a wide variety of use such as relieving stress and even alleviating some symptoms of certain illnesses. Just like acupuncture, aromatherapy is widely used to complement the medical procedures and healing of a patient. Even on a daily basis, aromatherapy is used by regular people who just simply want to feel better.
The use of aromatherapy traces back centuries ago as they are being used by royalty to help make their areas smell good and at the same time, they use certain scents to heal certain illness and its symptoms. It is called aromatherapy when the candles are infused with oils from certain plants and herbs that are known for their therapeutic properties.
When these oils are heated, their molecules are released into the air and when it inhaled, these molecules settles in the bloodstream of the person allowing its healing and therapeutic benefits to take effect. Aromatherapy is used to relieve people from the unwanted symptoms of cold, flu, sinusitis or even life’s daily stresses.
The most commonly used scents are jasmine, sandalwood, chamomile and lavender. While they have different effect, they generally help uplift a person’s feeling and even help put a person in a good mood. The soothing effects of aromatherapy can be felt almost instantaneously.
When it comes to medicine, there are a lot of different fields that people explore and try for themselves. Apart from the medical procedures from a licensed medical practitioner, these fields, while not yet given thorough scientific study, are also being used widely because of the positive effects they can bring. Aromatherapy can be a complement to traditional medicine and therapy but is effective for making people feel better. Additionally, it makes the room smell great. Aromatherapy should not be used by itself and cannot be solely relied on to treat certain medical conditions. It is good on a daily basis for a healthy person as it can maintain the balance in his mind, body, and spirit.
These candles are also popularly being used as gifts or as candle wedding favors as their purpose can easily be appreciated by anyone. In today’s hectic life, we could all use a little time to just sit back, relax, and breathe deeply. The natural healing and relaxation effects take over your body through the use of simple materials such as candles and oil. That is the allure of aromatherapy.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Making Your Own Scented Candles at Home
Scented candles are a great addition to any home but sometimes the candles available are costly or don’t come in the scents you want. Here are some guidelines for making your own scented candles.
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Instead of buying the very common looking, readymade candles available in the market, why not make one for you when it is so simple. All you need to do is just follow few steps accordingly and you would have your own exclusively crafted candle. Furthermore, you can also add scented fragrance oils to your candles to give them the aroma you desire.
Paraffin wax is generally favored while manufacturing homemade candles, although you can also try using any other variety of wax available in the market.
Let us begin with the procedure:
• Add water into a pan and bring it to a boil on a low flame. Add the wax in a bowl and then put this bowl into the boiling water. Don’t boil on high or the water in the pan will splash into the wax.
• Once the wax begins melting, insert a thermometer into it. Once the temperature reaches about 170 degrees, transfer the molten wax into another container.
Note: Be careful not to touch the thermometer to the sides of the container because the sides or bottom will be a different temperature than the wax.
• Next will be adding color to your candles to make them prettier. Add some dye chips to the mixture, but start off with just a few. If you add too many at first, the mixture may become too dark and it will be harder to make the color lighter. You can always add more chips later if the color shade is too light.
• To this colored wax, add an aromatic scented oil of your choice, and keep stirring so that it mixes with the wax evenly. Do not put more than half a teaspoon of scented oil as using more than that would hamper your candle from burning properly. Begin to slowly pour the wax mixture into your candle mold. Then put the mold back into the pan with the hot water, which will keep it hot.
• Once the mixture starts to cool, the wax will reduce in size. To maintain your candle size, pour some more melted wax in to compensate. Use the skewer to poke the candle a few times every 10-20 minutes. This will allow air to flow into the candle and also allow it to maintain its shape when it is removed from the mold.
• After at least 4 hours, you can attempt to remove the candle from the mold. However, if it is still sticking, then place the mold in the refrigerator for awhile, which will allow the candle to contract from the mold a little more.
Note: Never place your candles in the freezer because the extreme temperature will cause the candles to crack.
• The final step is inserting the wick into your candle. Using the skewer, poke a hold into the cup of the candle where the wick will be inserted. Be sure to hold it straight so the wick will go into the hole easily. Rotate the skewer a few times to prevent it from getting stuck to the wax. If you have trouble inserting the wick then dip the bottom of the wick just a little into the melted wax, allow it to get a little harder and then try to fix it in the candle. This will make sure that the wick is erect in the end where it has to be trimmed from. Trim the wick as per its length.
Note: Always keep the wick short as it ensures that your candle burns longer without spreading a black smoke.
Your home made scented candle is now ready to be used or you can even sell them for profit as candle wedding favors or even insert them into candle stands attached to wedding placecard holders. Candle making is a fun activity, whether you do it for fun or for profit.
Article Body:
Instead of buying the very common looking, readymade candles available in the market, why not make one for you when it is so simple. All you need to do is just follow few steps accordingly and you would have your own exclusively crafted candle. Furthermore, you can also add scented fragrance oils to your candles to give them the aroma you desire.
Paraffin wax is generally favored while manufacturing homemade candles, although you can also try using any other variety of wax available in the market.
Let us begin with the procedure:
• Add water into a pan and bring it to a boil on a low flame. Add the wax in a bowl and then put this bowl into the boiling water. Don’t boil on high or the water in the pan will splash into the wax.
• Once the wax begins melting, insert a thermometer into it. Once the temperature reaches about 170 degrees, transfer the molten wax into another container.
Note: Be careful not to touch the thermometer to the sides of the container because the sides or bottom will be a different temperature than the wax.
• Next will be adding color to your candles to make them prettier. Add some dye chips to the mixture, but start off with just a few. If you add too many at first, the mixture may become too dark and it will be harder to make the color lighter. You can always add more chips later if the color shade is too light.
• To this colored wax, add an aromatic scented oil of your choice, and keep stirring so that it mixes with the wax evenly. Do not put more than half a teaspoon of scented oil as using more than that would hamper your candle from burning properly. Begin to slowly pour the wax mixture into your candle mold. Then put the mold back into the pan with the hot water, which will keep it hot.
• Once the mixture starts to cool, the wax will reduce in size. To maintain your candle size, pour some more melted wax in to compensate. Use the skewer to poke the candle a few times every 10-20 minutes. This will allow air to flow into the candle and also allow it to maintain its shape when it is removed from the mold.
• After at least 4 hours, you can attempt to remove the candle from the mold. However, if it is still sticking, then place the mold in the refrigerator for awhile, which will allow the candle to contract from the mold a little more.
Note: Never place your candles in the freezer because the extreme temperature will cause the candles to crack.
• The final step is inserting the wick into your candle. Using the skewer, poke a hold into the cup of the candle where the wick will be inserted. Be sure to hold it straight so the wick will go into the hole easily. Rotate the skewer a few times to prevent it from getting stuck to the wax. If you have trouble inserting the wick then dip the bottom of the wick just a little into the melted wax, allow it to get a little harder and then try to fix it in the candle. This will make sure that the wick is erect in the end where it has to be trimmed from. Trim the wick as per its length.
Note: Always keep the wick short as it ensures that your candle burns longer without spreading a black smoke.
Your home made scented candle is now ready to be used or you can even sell them for profit as candle wedding favors or even insert them into candle stands attached to wedding placecard holders. Candle making is a fun activity, whether you do it for fun or for profit.
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