How To Make A Decent Scented Candle Without Any Essential Oils?
If you’ve ever wanted to make your scented candles, but don’t have access to essential oils, don’t worry! There are plenty of other ways to get the same effect. In this article, we’ll walk through all of them so that you can decide which method is best for your budget and needs—and then get started making your scented candles!
Stir in herbs and spices.
Once you’ve added the fragrance oil, stir in spices and herbs. Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to candles, so it’s a good idea to try some out before trying out your recipes. You can use them to make candles that smell like Christmas or Easter, or even pumpkin pie or apple pie!
Add dried flowers from the garden.
Dried flowers are a great way to add fragrance to your candles. They’re not always easy to find, but there are some great ways to get them.
First, some things to keep in mind:
·Don’t use wilted or old flowers! You want freshness and life when you burn these candles (and if they aren’t fresh enough then other fragrances won’t come through). If you can’t find any good-quality dried flowers from your garden or local store, go ahead and buy some new ones at the grocery store—they’ll last longer than fresh ones would anyway.
Just make sure that whatever kind of flower(s) it is (I like lavender), it’s not too dry or wet for its size; otherwise, it’ll just make all kinds of weird noises when lit up inside an oil burner/wick holder thingy…
Infuse your wax with citrus peels.
If you’re looking to make a candle that smells like citrus, the easiest way is to use lemon or orange peels. Lemons are great because they add a nice sweetness to the scent and their rinds will give your wax some texture.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer not to use citrus peels but still want that fresh citrus aroma in your candles (and don’t mind waiting), try adding them directly into the melted wax after it’s been poured but before it hardens completely.
This method requires more patience than simply using parts of fruit—but once you have them ready and waiting inside their container (which should be made from glass), all it takes is placing the lid back on top for several days until everything has dried out enough so that when removed without breaking apart any remaining pieces within it’s walls!
Fragrance oils.
You can buy fragrance oils online, or you can make your own. If you’re going to use a homemade scent in candles, you must test it out first.
You may have heard the term “fragrance oil” before but aren’t quite sure what it means. Fragrance oil is simply a concentrated form of an essential oil combined with other ingredients like alcohol and other fillers that help create scents for perfumes and soaps.
The basic idea behind making your own is to start with an empty bottle of vodka (which has been used by many people as an alternative method) and add some essential oils into it over time until they’ve added up to create something useful—like an actual candle!
Use aromatic herbs.
If you want to make your scented candles without essential oils, try using aromatic herbs instead. Herbs are easy to grow and can be used in place of the fragrances that would normally come from plant-based oils.
They smell nice and have a long shelf life, so you don’t have to worry about them going bad before you’ve had time to smell them! You can also use herbal blends as a base for homemade scented candles—just add more herbs according to your preference or what’s available where you live.
It is easy to make scented candles without essential oils by using dried herbs, fruit peels, and more.
It is easy to make scented candles without essential oils by using dried herbs, fruit peels, and more. If you are looking for a simple recipe that can be used with all types of waxes (including soy), then this method will work great.
- Add your desired amount of fragrance oil or essential oil into a glass jar with an airtight lid. You can use any size container as long as it has a wide mouth so that you don’t have too much liquid in there when you’re done adding everything else later on!
- Stir in scent enhancers like cinnamon sticks and cloves until they dissolve completely into the liquid mixture; then add more if necessary until no clumps remain at all.* Next add dried flowers from the garden (or buy them online) along with dried herbs like parsley stems or rosemary leaves (as long as they’re not too large).
Vanilla Scented Candle with Soy Wax Flakes.
It’s simple to find vanilla-scented candles in candle stores, and they have a wonderful perfume. Making them at home is simple if you have vanilla essence on hand and don’t need any pricey or special ingredients.
Supplies for making candles:
- Flakes of soy wax
- Viennese Extract
- Wicks for pre-waxed candles
- Wooden Wick Candle Holder
- Candle Aluminum Mould
- Thermometer for candles
Directions:
Take 20 ounces or more of soy wax flakes (depending on the size and number of candles). Now, liquefy them in a container set within a pot of hot water.
Step 2: Allow the wax to fully melt before turning off the heat. Put a thermometer into the wax, and add the vanilla essence when it reaches a temperature of 120 to 125 degrees F.
Step 3: Afterward, put the waxed candle wicks inside the candle mold (Aluminium Candle Mould or Yankee Candle Jar).
Step 4: Carefully pour the melted soy wax into a candle form (such as an aluminum mold or a Yankee Candle jar).
Step 5: Keep in mind to use a wooden candle wick holder to keep the candle wicks positioned centrally.
Step 6: After 72 hours, utilize these candles because they must fully cure before usage.
Without using a lavender essential oil, you may make lavender-scented candles at home. To create exotic and entrancing lavender-scented candles, you’d need lavender essence and dried lavender flowers.
Lavender Scented Candle with Soy Wax Flakes
This lavender scented candle is made from soy wax flakes and is designed to be fragrant but not overpowering. A great way to enjoy the scent of lavender without the hassle of buying a whole candle.
Supplies for making candles:
- Flakes of soy wax
- Thermometer for candles
- Extract Lavender
- Flower Buds of Lavender, Crushed and Dried
- Wooden wicks for candles
- Metal Wick Candle Holder
- Jar for Yankee Candle
Directions:
Step 1: Fill a double boiler with water, then heat it over a high flame. Put your candle wax inside a saucepan and set it on top of it.
Step 2: Continue stirring the wax as it melts to ensure that there are no pieces or lumps. Add some Lavender extract and crushed lavender petals to the wax after letting it cool to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 3: At this point, put the wooden candle wicks into the candle mold (Aluminium Candle Mould or Yankee Candle Jar).
Step 4: Carefully pour the melted soy wax into the candle mold. Use the wick holders to precisely center the candle wicks.
Step 5: Your candles with a lavender smell are prepared and ready for use.
Tea Scented Candle with Beeswax
Tea leaves can be used to infuse aromatic candles with a distinctive scent. The best part of our recipe is that you may adapt it to your preferences by using green, black, or ordinary tea leaves.
- Supplies for making candles:
- Tea Leaves, Finely Chosen
- Pellets of yellow beeswax
- Olive Oil Virgin
- Thermometer for candles
- Wicks for pre-waxed candles
- Candle Wick Holder made of wood
- Crystal Candle Jar
Directions:
Step 1: Warm up a water-filled double boiler. Put all of your yellow beeswax pellets in a saucepan and set it on top of the water after it has heated up.
Step 2: Gently stir the mixture with a spatula or metal rod if lumps begin to form while cooking. Turn off the flame and let the wax cool to 125 degrees Fahrenheit (measure temperature using a candle thermometer).
Step 3: Next, add a little olive oil to the wax and stir to combine. Then add your tea leaves and thoroughly combine them.
Step 4: Carefully pour molten beeswax into the candle mold. Use the wick holders to precisely center the candle wicks.
Step 5: You can now use your tea-infused candles.
Conclusion
In this post, we’ve shown you how to make scented candles without using essential oils. This is a great option if you want to experiment with scents or if you have allergies that prohibit the use of essential oils in your home. You can mix up any combination of dried herbs and spices, citrus peels, flowers, or other ingredients that smell nice together by simply stirring them together with melted wax and pouring it into molds (or jars). If you don’t have access to these materials try making simple herbal incense instead!
