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10 Easy Steps to Make Tealight Candles at Home
Begin by gathering essential supplies such as candle wax, wicks, and tealight molds. Create a dedicated workspace, ensuring it is clean and heat-resistant, setting for your candle-making adventure.
Gather Supplies: Collect candle wax, wicks, tealight molds, fragrance oils, and a double boiler for melting wax.
Prepare Workspace: Set up a clean, heat-resistant area for your candle-making process.
Melt Wax: Melt the wax in a double boiler, ensuring it reaches the desired temperature.
Add Fragrance : Stir in fragrance oil for scented candles, adjusting the amount to your preference.
Secure Wicks: Place wicks in tealight molds and use a wick holder to keep them centered.
Pour Wax: Carefully pour melted wax into the molds, leaving a small gap at the top.
Cool and Solidify: Let candles cool and solidify for several hours.
Trim Wicks: Trim wicks to the desired length.
Remove from Molds: Gently remove tealight candles from the molds.
Light and Enjoy: Your homemade tealight candles are ready to light and create a cozy ambiance.