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Written by Amanda Maseko   
Could anything be better than a wonderful romantic setting when you are in love? Often, people have a tendency of using accessories so that they can capture the essence of relaxation and romance. Somehow candles and flowers are so much a part of romance.
by AmandaMaseko


Could anything be better than a wonderful romantic setting when you are in love? Often, people have a tendency of using accessories so that they can capture the essence of relaxation and romance. Somehow candles and flowers are so much a part of romance.

Maybe it's because the flickering glow of a candle relaxes you that it feels so romantic. What could heighten the mood and the senses is to have candles that are fragrant and colored. Alluring as these may be, they can turn out to be costly when used on a regular basis. The one way to enjoy these candles on a regular basis is to make them yourself.

Put old candles in a double boiler and heat is the most normal way to achieve this. The container with the wax must never be put on a direct flame. If you do not have enough old candles, buying new ones in bulk quantities will keep the total cost down and will definitely be cheaper than the exorbitant price charged in stores.

Although aluminum containers may get hot when you pour hot wax in them, they are the best choice. If you were to use glasses as moulds, you could get some designs on or paper cups should do as well for a simple shape.

The wick can be made out of an old candle wick or out of white cotton straw. Make the cotton straw stiff by rubbing wax on it as this will make it easier to insert the wick in the wax placed in the mould. Put in the required oil color in the melted wax and add it gradually and blend it carefully to get an idea of when to stop. Pour the liquid wax in the container and add the wick slowly, ensuring that it goes right in the middle and straight down.

If candles with colored layers are desired, the wax must be melted in different containers and the desired colors added to each container. A multicolored candle needs a long, tall mould so you can see the various shades. Remember to wait for each colored layer to cool before pouring in the next. You need to do this if you don't want to end up with an awful colored candle.

Fragrant candles can be made by adding fragrance oils to the hot wax after the coloring process.

The oil-based fragrances like the floral ones of jasmine and rose and the others such as tea tree, lemon grass and musk are easily available in the market. Once the color, the fragrance and the wick have all been added to the candle, you should place the mould in your freezer so that it is allowed to easily come out, and you are all finished.

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