You guys probably know my obsession with candles, but I’m not obsessed with their prices! I wanted to learn how to make my own so I took a quick trip to Detroit to visit with Dierdre Skiles of Detroit Rose Candle Company. She taught me how to make my own candles in the microwave and it is so simple. Enjoy the video tutorial and check out the directions and resources below!
Show Notes
Detroit Rose Candle Company
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Materials:
– Glass or Ceramic Container
– Wick
– Glue Dots
– Screwdriver
– Fragrance and/or essential oils
– Herbs or petals (if you’d like!)
– Soy or Coconut Wax
– Pyrex (or any microwave-safe measuring cup)
– Microwave
– Hand towel
– Clothespin
– Scissors
To Remove Old Wax From A Used Container:
– Place container in the freezer overnight
– Use a butterknife to gently scrape out remaining wax/wick
– Any remaining wax/wick can be removed in the dishwasher.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Wait Time: 6 Hours
Candle Time: All Day, Every Day!
To Make A Candle:
– Place a glue dot (or tape or glue) on the bottom of the wick base.
– Place wick (with glue dot side facing down) in the bottom of the container.
– Use a screwdriver (or any stick-like tool) to gently tap on the metal base to secure the wick to the container.
– If using herbs or petals, sprinkle them in the bottom of the container. (Do this now so the herbs get completely coated in wax.)
– Measure out wax and place in Pyrex.
– Microwave wax on high for 5 minutes. (If wax isn’t completely melted, continue microwaving in 30-second increments.)
– Remove the Pyrex with a hand towel supporting the bottom. (Caution: IT WILL BE HOT!)
– Gently pour the wax in to the container leaving a little room at the top.
– Slide the wick through the middle-hole of the clothespin and allow the clothespin to rest on top. This is the time to make sure the wick is straight and centered.
– Let it dry for 6 hours.
– After at least 6 hours, remove the clothespin and cut the remaining wick leaving a “1/2 inch of wick at the top.
Candle-Making Supplies and Resources:
Dierdre’s Supply Recommendation
Chart to Determine Wick Size
Tool to Determine Wax Amount
Equipment used to film this video:
Canon 5DMiii
Canon 35mm f/1.4 L
