How I Make Scented Candles At Home

[@KristaHarrisSB]

Oh dear, I never thought I needed to start making my own candles, but now I can think of nothing else. Thank you for making the process sound so doable and not intimidating!

[@smoothie3107]

haha, mee too! But first I have to research a shop with good stuff within the EU. Supplies For Candles does not ship to Germany.... If anyone has a good shop please let me know!

[@carmengrauwels]

@@smoothie3107 i need too do the same (living in Belgium)

[@hollyramsey235]

Same, living in tbe USA.

[@Clauds71]

Me too 😂

[@winnisnov]

Hi, if you put the cold melting jug on your scales (then zero scales) you could measure the wax straight into the jug, then pop that in the saucepan. Would save one step and some spills.

[@jillbartlett6172]

I was about to say this 😅

[@elalogar7340]

6:13 I’m making my own soaps, with NaOH and oils/butters, and I went to a workshop to learn how to make them. The instructor told us that since you work with high temperatures and essential oils lose their good properties, except the smell, in high temperatures, using them is a waste and a good perfume oils is a better option. IMO this applies to making candles too. I like a good DIY videos, those being on a home renovation/decoration or on smaller things like making candles. So, thank you for sharing.

[@angieguest8903]

Hi Emma great video..My sister-in-law started to make scented candles a good few years ago it started purely as a hobby..She then went on to make bath bombs (which are divine👍) And she makes reed diffusers.she now has a small online business (she's retired) ..She has watched your video (on recommendation from me😊) And she said everything she's watched you do is spot on.👍😊.like you said you can adjust and tweak to your own preference including the choice of wax & essential oils... great stuff best wishes as always to you Simon & furbabies Xx

[@ellybean9962]

Oh no now I can feel the need to make a candle. Again your honest personality shines through. I laughed out loud as you compared yourself to Martha Stewart 😂 😂😂

[@greatbritishpippa8854]

🇬🇧 me too! “…minus the jail time” 🤣

[@linazent5593]

Ok! This might be one of my FAVOURITE videos 🤭🤗 love the "no frills" Emma method 👍🏻 of to making my own candles 😀

[@zebralove2840]

It's easier than I thought it would be, and when you make your own, you know exactly what's in it which is great. Thanks for this.

[@Kelsbels15]

‘Martha Stewart minus the jail time’🤣🤣🤣 brilliant!

[@katherinenieves9658]

the fragrance is calculated according to the weight of the wax and is calculated at 10%. Your candle was 586÷1.10, it is equal to 532 grams of wax and it would have 10% fragrance, which would be 54 grams of fragrance

[@christinacameron9688]

Your home is stunning Emma! Looks so calm and warm. Beautiful

[@michelleframpton2561]

This was wonderful Emma! I'm going to a candle making workshop next month-now you've inspired me to think about doing this at home😀

[@teresaburrows1118]

Now i have to try this you seem to have it down to a fine art thank-you for your clear guide lines you make it look easy .I like the idea of trying a big candle

[@Ni_kki__]

Great video Emma doing it like a pro,I loved this content! 🕯 👍🏻

[@EmmaHill]

Haha not quite but my method works for me so I’m sticking to it 🙊

[@DestinyFerreira29]

love this!! i've made candles before, been awhile.. i'm going to have to start again, it is definitely more cost effective and satisfying to make your own!! fun video!

[@thatgirlthatgrows]

Finally a video that makes candle making simple 🙌🙌🙌 thank you!

[@constancemartell6433]

Wow Emma! What a great video, so very informative, inspirational and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing! 🤩

[@sharonbarber8865]

Ok...so I’m hooked. Amazing tutorial Emma. I can’t wait to get started . Thanks for the inspiration.

[@michellechambers6005]

Thank you Emma for the great video …. I had already bought my candle making ingredients, but hadn’t got around to making any. Like you I had many lovely empty candle jars ! You’re a great teacher 🤩 I’ll definitely start making this week 💕

[@EmmaHill]

Enjoy 😘

[@janmurray3155]

What an informative and useful video Emma!👍 I always thought that there would be a lot more faff in making your own candles but your method certainly puts a lie to that! I like the little black wick trimmer. The snuffer set you detail above that is sold on Amazon will make a great Xmas pressie for my sister who is a very enthusiastic candle lover! Love to you, Simon and the Bs!x😃

[@jillblunt692]

Morning Emma. Love this! I spend so much on candles so the breakdown of costs was very interesting, definitely going to give this a go👍🏻.

[@allysonberry8708]

Nice job. Very thorough. No need to be a professional candle maker. This was lovely! 🕯

[@hergenie]

Just made my first candle...Thank you for the inspiration...

[@sallyannc3176]

Great video - I've used left over wax for candles that don't burn all the way down to meake new small candles (I bought a few wicks). However I just melted the wax in a pot and didn't realise you have to check the temperature! They've been ok but I want to try doing it properly now. Btw I use my hot tap to fill the old candle holder with boiling water - that removes the was really well (in a big lump like when you put your one in the freezer) and also loosens the glue at the bottom of the old wick. One of the reasons I'd like to make my own is to make them less polluitng - last Xmas I bought very expensive candles from Anthropologie and they 'smoked' really badly, the inside of the glass holder went black and the mirror on the wall above them got really dirty! I also find Yankee Candles do that too - really puts me off them.

[@mariawelling4194]

Girl, you got it going on! Awesome demonstration! ❤️

[@-MEL16-A.O.C]

Thank you so much I though your hear me complaining from France 😁😁 I use to buy Parks candles and it's a little bit expensive...so thank you again 😉😁👍 The last one is magnifique ,bises 😘

[@victhoene]

I've been planning to try this as I do think that scented candles are too expensive. I've also found that buying them online is a risk - if the scent turns out to be a bust. Thanks for the inspiration - and guidance, Emma. I enjoy everything you do - say hello to Simon!

[@jilljackson340]

Brilliant Emma - Loved this video and will order all suggested materials and get cracking. I love candles and have lots of pots and you have inspired me with your clear instructions.

[@TColoradoF]

This gets a thumbs up for “Martha Stewart minus the jail time” alone. In addition, very informative. Thank you!

[@wioletta9408]

I am retiring in two years and moving to the country as well! This is great hobby idea for long Canadian wintery nights:))🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@WorthwhileMedia]

Here for the Emma does Martha content. More please!

[@janelleespinosa6247]

You are so talented!! Didn't realize it was such a process, very impressed!

[@lindaspratt3164]

Loved the video on candle making!

[@jacquelinejones5790]

Fab demo, I’ve made candles but never had a good scent! I used essential oils so will try the fragrances you used. I have many fancy, expensive containers lol Thank you 😊

[@cheekyllamacreations]

Great demo, so easy to follow. Never thought of making my own but may give it a go if I can find the right supplies here in Oz 👍🏼

[@steffiesolbach]

I loved the video and hope I can buy the items in Germany :) Where is that beautiful big white shell on the living room table from? It’s very beautiful 🤍

[@beatricevancroonenborg9465]

How great is this! Music and fragrance really finish the senses in a home.

[@simply_shereen]

This was so fun and informative to watch I never thought I wanted to make my own candle

[@marid7577]

I so enjoyed watching this video and like the comments below, I'm seriously thinking that it would be great to make my own as and re use the empty candle containers. Ingenious way of also sourcing new bespoke candle containers too.

[@marid7577]

Emma I have been contacted as a winner is this true? Don’t won’t to be scammed

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Thank you Emma for giving a candle making tutorial.Would like to try making candles this Autumn.Cheers for the information x.

[@cgr1825]

Great timing and I was just thinking about picking up a new hobby😍 this was awesome 👏👏👏👏

[@marie5ng]

Oils vary in density which is why it’s sold by weight. This is why some bottles appear to have a little less in them than others. It confused me for the longest time too! 🙂

[@laurajane2078]

Loved this video! definitely going to try this out xx

[@Visagie95]

I usually pour boiling water in my old candle glasses. Once it had cooled down the wax Will harden at the top and you can scoop it right out. 😁

[@nilakshiroy6]

Loved it. Will try!

[@robinsmith4499]

Thinking homemade Christmas gifts. 🎄🎄

[@LomasLifestyle]

My sister makes beautiful candles and sells them locally . Hahaha gonna make my own now. Thanks Emma.

[@angelablackburn6268]

Loved this and want to try!!

[@mercedeslopez2655]

Can you give an estimate on your savings after making your own candles and before? Thank you

[@EmmaHill]

Please see the breakdown in the description box. Obviously this does depend on what candle you buy but I used an example of the ones I used to buy every few months 👍🏼

[@Frick_79]

I really really loved this video (does that show my age?!) 😂 I keep and repurpose my old fancy candle 🕯 jars like most of us and did consider this after a friend went to a candle making event. You have made the process look achievable. I think you should patent your technique to avoid a bendy wick 🤭🤣. Great tutorial Emma 👏🏻👏🏻

[@janponcelet8120]

Lovely video Emma. Thank you.

[@s_b548]

Absolutely loved this tutorial! Will definitely try candles. For diffusers, would you just use the oil neat and whack it in the bottle?

[@EmmaHill]

I assume so but don’t quote me on that as I’ve never tried it 😂

[@nightfallstarbright8294]

No, you need to dilute the fragrance in augeo x

[@corinneallan6789]

Brilliant + informative, thanks inspired to make my own candles now

[@nicolagoddard7237]

Great video, thank you! You are correct about the oils. The main difference is that essential oils are 100% natural and have therapeutic properties, whereas fragrance oils are not. They are man made and merely offer a fragrance. Remember, whatever we inhale is absorbed into our body.

[@GiaGDixon]

'Minus the jail time'🤣🤣🤣

[@smoothie3107]

Great video! Made one of these trendy bobble candles (it was a mess to manage the wicks...) but have some great containers for doing this stuff (also the Sundried Linen, love the smell!). If anyone down in the comments knows a good shop within the EU please let me know! Have a great sunday!

[@HM-pw8it]

After all these years of watching you, I finally figured out who you remind me of! An English Lily from HIMYM

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

❤️❤️❤️ That is sooo awesome, Emma! 😁👌🏻

[@Helena-xd1fx]

Great video ! Thankyou 😃

[@UKChloeT]

Watching this video and glancing at the cupboard that contains various old candle jars....

[@EmmaHill]

Go for it 😉🙌🏼

[@marinabylett4458]

That’s was brilliant well done x

[@jaynerowe8752]

You maybe interested I pour boiling water into the candle jar. The left over wax floats to the top you allow it to cool then take it off the top in a disc

[@jaynerowe8752]

I’m not sure if this is a dodgy message call me a cynic. If it isn’t Emma hi.

[@klaudiakovacs9911]

Emma, I love it!!!!!

[@syearty5621]

Love this, Emma!

[@Kwilliamsfalokun]

I'm defo gonna give this a go...It's a probe thermometer by the way!

[@EmmaHill]

Haha thank you 😉

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@IsabellaBazzara]

Ho fun Emma! Are these oil fragrances synthetic/toxic or natural? Many thanks :)

[@EmmaHill]

It depends where you buy your fragrance oils, there are so many different ones out there so you can always check the website for the details before buying x

[@kenn1936]

Thank you for this tutorial - the way things are going with the power companies, we may all have to use candles (just kidding) but you never know!!????

[@ItsJessie915]

do yu guys ship to US for the fragrance oils

[@sewsew100]

When you have animals in the house, I would recommend that you do some reading on the chemicals in the wax and fragrance products you are using. I say this as someone who has read a lot about these types of products because I have cats in my home. After I did my research, I no longer use scented candles or diffusers.

[@EmmaHill]

I’ve read similar articles which also say you shouldn’t wear perfume, body lotion or use scented washing detergent/fabric softeners but also I’ve also read others that offer conflicting advice saying there’s no proven scientific evidence 🤷🏼‍♀️ We always make sure there’s ventilation when burning a candle but I suppose this is down to each individual to decide on.

[@sewsew100]

@@EmmaHill I suppose it depends on what is in each particular product as some ingredients are more natural than others - although, even some natural essential oils can be toxic to pets, which I was surprised by! Thank you for taking the time to reply to my earlier comment.

[@jilljackson340]

hi again, i can only find the pro soy wax as a Vegan one. is that correct

[@christianaboli]

You should put an old newspaper on your bench to protect from spills.

[@lesley9621]

"I'm a regular little Martha Stewart, minus the jail time." *wearing a striped sweater😆

[@_inflection3209]

Hey Emma, why don't you just use your melting pot with the lip as you're measuring container? That way you don't have to pour into it afterwards

[@_inflection3209]

PS. This video came in a really perfect time! One of my dear friends is looking to make her own candles and sell them and things, so I sent her your video so she could watch it. It's like you're listening kind of creepy dude lol Happy Sunday to you and yours!

[@EmmaHill]

It doesn’t sit on the scales properly x

[@carmengrauwels]

I think i know why its in gram, bc your the candle when it is in its vorm its in grams, so you know how much essentieloil goes in a 100gram candle 🤔 Have a great new week everyone 🌻

[@EmmaHill]

Apparently it’s due to density of the oil. Either way once you get used to the amount you want it’s no issue x

[@carmengrauwels]

@@EmmaHill oh okay.. this video came at right moment bc i'm thinking for a few months now to try & make my own candles. So ,, thanks for the video Emma 🌻

[@miriammarks9055]

Can you use the wax left in old candles?

[@EmmaHill]

I don’t see why not but it will already have a scent but if you’re making a big candles I suppose that tiny amount wouldn’t affect the overall scent. I’ve never tried it as I didn’t want to mix wax types x

[@Ramparts2009]

Dear Emma, I have asthma , very allergic to some smells , I just wonder if triggers my sneezing , does it happen to you?

[@EmmaHill]

I don’t have asthma and I don’t get sneezing from them but the beauty of making your own is that you control what goes in them and how much. If your nose is sensitive then you could make a much milder scented candle if you wanted to try it. But I’m no doctor so I’m not giving medical advise 😆

[@Mike90543]

Hi Emma!!

[@marie-heleneguichard4554]

Clever lady. Great video

[@silkes.7817]

Fraganced oil is synthetetic and contains unhealthy chemicals, particularly when burned. Essential oil is natural.

[@akterkusum6133]

Good Experience🍷

[@valentinare6471]

Why not measure the wax in the melting jug ?

[@EmmaHill]

Because that’s not in grams it’s mls. Wax is measured in it’s solid form first x

[@valentinare6471]

Sorry I’ve just seen your reply, I didn’t explain myself properly, I meant if you put the melting jug on the scale ( instead of the glass bowl ) you can weigh your wax without having to transfer it again, skip a step and make less mess 😊

[@Clauds71]

Wonderful 😀🤍

[@vandaklap]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@debrarozich2456]

You are so darn cute no matter what you share. xo, Cowgirl Deb

[@charlotteeshun1393]

🤩💕

[@ВалерияКорженкова-о4ь]

😍👍🙋🏼‍♀️💗💐💐💐💐💐

[@Britbabe53]

minus the jail time.... bahahahahaha

[@han.splash9648]

What’s ur mbti?

[@banudedeoglu8699]

You inspired me again. I think i will start making my oen candles. Sorry bath snd body works. You lost a customer:)

[@karmen4373]

𝐩яⓞ𝓂𝓞Ş𝐦 🌸

[@kasiakos2]

You could measure directly to your melting jug ;)

[@jilljackson340]

ah yes just spotted in your list vegan

[@lolitabegay2598]

Wow that's awesome.

[@lolitabegay2598]

Love, love it's the best.