Gel candles add uniqueness and mystery to any interior. They will create a romantic atmosphere and serve as a good gift. Making gel candles with your own hands is very simple. If you have imagination, they will turn out to be no worse than those sold in stores. In addition, candle making is a fun process that children can be involved in.
It is necessary
- Glass beaker, small vase or flask
- Decor: seashells, pebbles, beads, etc.
- 1 tbsp. spoon of gelatin
- 1 tbsp. l. glycerin
- 1 glass of water
- Mug or bowl
- Pot of water for a steam bath
- Pencil, pen or stick
- Essential oil
- Food coloring
- Wick (you can make it yourself, buy it ready-made or remove it from a regular candle)
Instructions
Step 1
Mix glycerin and gelatin in a mug or other container, pour a glass of cold water and leave for 1 hour. During this time, the gelatin will swell.
Step 2
In a glass, which will later be a candle, put decorative elements, such as shells. They can float up when you pour liquid, so you can glue them onto superglue or pour a gel mixture into them and displace the air. Dip the wick into the glass and fix it on a pencil or stick so that it stays straight.
Step 3
Heat the mixture on a steam bath to completely dissolve the gelatin grains. It is necessary to ensure that the solution does not boil.
Step 4
Then add a few drops of essential oil and dye to the gel mixture. These ingredients are optional and can be omitted.
Step 5
Pour the mixture carefully into the glass with the decor, making sure that the wick remains upright. After that, you need to leave the candle for a while, let it harden.
Step 6
Check and make sure the mixture is frozen. DIY gel candle is ready!
