{"id":11327,"date":"2021-02-08T08:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T07:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crea.hobbyland.eu\/making-candles-at-home-part-3-the-process\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:30:02","slug":"making-candles-at-home-part-3-the-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crea.hobbyland.eu\/en\/making-candles-at-home-part-3-the-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Making candles at home part 3: the process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’ve followed our articles on types of wax for various candles<\/a> and on the equipment you need<\/a> to make candles at home, we’re finally ready for the final step, the one that will give you the most satisfaction: let’s see together the process to create your beautiful candles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First thing<\/strong>: carefully prepare your work area<\/strong>. Always keep in mind that pigment and dye stains, and even more so wax stains, are difficult to remove. The most commonly used environment for making candles is usually the kitchen: carefully cover all work surfaces. You can use newspaper sheets on the table or the surface you’ll be working on, but for the stove, use aluminum foil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep everything you’ll need within reach: wax, containers to melt it, pigments, scents, wicks, scissors, pliers, molds, thermometer, etc. (if you need a refresher on the various tools, read this article). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All set? Let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The guided process to create your candles at home<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>

    Process for pillar candles<\/a>Process for dipped candles<\/a>Process for carved candles<\/a>Process for container candles<\/a><\/p> <\/li>

  2. Clean tools and molds<\/a><\/strong>

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    The guided process to create your candles at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Here’s the step-by-step process to follow for the various types of candles. If you’re not sure which materials and tools to choose, take a step back and come back later, first read everything you need to know about the items part 1 and part 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Self-supporting candles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n