For my wedding favours, I opted for a single scent (lime, basil and mandarin scent), used soy wax (more eco-friendly, I hear) and did not use any dye (I like it au naturel). Here's a little tutorial if you want to make your own too.
You will need:Soy wax
Cooking pot
Candle glassware
Wicks
Fragrance
Stickums
Safety sticker
Paddle pop stick (you can buy these pre-holed or drill hole in centre yourself)
Instructions:
Heat your soy wax in the cooking pot over low heat on stove.
While the wax is melting, attach your stickum to the bottom of the wick tab and place the wick in the centre of the jar and press down.
Measure out your wax and wait for it to cool. The amount of fragrance you add is about 10% of wax. (Note: if you are using essential oil, only use 5%). Stir well.
Pour into jars/moulds. Use paddle pop stick to centre your wick until your candle is completely set.
And then Viola!
Your house will be smelling divine at the end of this exercise. Remember to trim the wicks when completely set.
I added ribbons and labels with my guests' names so they functioned as a placecard too.
I hope you have fun making them!
19 comments:
wow! you did them all by yourself? they look so professional! I love the scents you chose.. you made me want to try this out =) I think it's very nice that you did the gift for your guests yourself!
Oh wow! Stunning idea!
that is so cool!! that actually is an awesome party favor i will have to try this for my next dinner party ;)!!
what a brilliant wedding favor!! did you ruin the pot when boiling the wax??
what a thoughtful bride you are!! don't know many who'd actually work on their own party favours. lols. i'm not partial to candles... i don't light/use them very much but i love the personal touch you added (: (: so sweet of you and i'm sure your guests would be that much happier to be present and a part of your beautiful ceremony. how many days till? :D :D :D
This is amazing! I'm definitely trying this out :)
These are such an amazing gift! They look so beautiful too. Impressive :)
wow, these are awesome, you are so talented!
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What a great idea! I really love this.
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Oooh good job! I have always wanted to make my own candles:-) Will have to share this with my brides!
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What a fun project!
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Such a nice post, I enjoyed it a lot! I like your sense of style! Wonderful idea!
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This is a wonderful idea! These look beautiful.
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This article is wonderful as it helps me to get the sort of information that i needed.I am thankful as i got your article when was searching candle favors
Didnt' realize how easy it could be, you make it look so professional and lovely! What a great wedding favor.
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Ohh that is soo cool and cute and thoughtful!
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They are such a great idea! We cannot bear to use them yet :)
omg! this is amazing! definitely going to try this out and make candles for my friends. I love your blog and i've followed!
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