Deannas Scented Candles

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Pot Candle

Pot Candle
Pot Candle

Candle making is a very popular hobby. Getting started is quite easy, and you can readily obtain the needed materials and start creating some candles in very short order. Like anything else, one needs to learn the ropes a bit, and if your mold isn't clean, or if the temperature of the wax is too hot or cold, the candles won't turn out just right. But with a little experience a person can be making very professional looking candles. One of the more popular types of candles these days are fragrant candles, and this article will discuss what types of materials are needed for making aromatic candles and where to acquire them.

Basic Equipment

The basic materials needed to make any candles include such things as a double boiler to melt wax, a metal pouring pot, candle molds and a mold sealer, primed wicks, wax, candle dyes, other basic household items like scissors, a tape measure, and measuring spoons. If you are just getting started, a book such as "Candle Making for the First Time" is a big help. Once you have the above equipment ready, it is not difficult to get started.

After making a few batches of candles and learning the various processes, you'll soon want to start making some fragrant smelling candles as well. What types of aromas should you try, and how will you find them? Extensive lines of flavors made from both synthetic chemicals and also essential oils, which are derived by distilling natural plant material, are readily available. Check out the CandleChem Company. A quick glance at their web site reveals that they have everything one needs to make candles, including a extensive array of fragrances. Just to give an idea, here is a listing of the aromas they offer, and this is only a list of those starting with the letter "A": African Violet, Allspice, Almond Cherry, Almond Coconut, Almond Cookie, Aloe Vera, Amaretto, Amaretto Chocolate, Amaretto Coffee, Amaretto Spice, Amaretto Vanilla, Amber Romance, Angel Food Cake, Angel Wings, Anise, Apple & Rose, Apple Blossom, Apple Cider, Apple Cinnamon, Apple, Apple Jack, Apple Peel, Apple Pie, Apple Spice, Apple Spice Cake, Apple Strudel, Apples & Berries, Apples & Oak, Apples & Oranges, Apricot, Apricot Brandy, and Apricot Azalea.

So it is clear that there are literally hundreds of possibilities. It only takes a few drops of an essential oil to add the necessary amount of fragrance when making a candle, so purchasing a few of your favorite aromas won't cost too much and will last a long time.

If this company does not have exactly what you are looking for in terms of equipment or candle making fragrances, another possibility is Natures Garden which has a similar lengthy list of candle making scents.

Whether you are looking to make candles for your own living space, looking for a way to make creative gifts for your friends and family members, or even thinking about starting a small business, making fragrant candles is an excellent hobby that is easy to get into. And once you master the basics and get creative, you'll be able to make all sorts of different candles that you and others will enjoy.

About the Author:

Walt Ballenberger is founder of
Highly Scented Candles
. For hand-crafted scented candles that are clean and long burning visit
Highly Scented Candles

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Lot of 30 U PICK Scents Gold Canyon Candle Sample Pots
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100 Soy Wax Candle 20 Hour Vanilla x 2
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Black Metal Tart Burner w 18 tarts GIFT SET
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Colonial Candle Wax Tarts On the Beach 6 Pieces
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Yankee Candle Wax Tarts Lavender Vanilla 6 Pcs
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS VARIETY NEW SCENTS
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12 Taper Candle Ivory Black or White
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS VARIETY NEW SCENTS
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS EVEN MORE NEW SCENTS
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New Greenleaf Pomegranate Large Sachets
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Scented Candle Simmering Bar Christmas Memories
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS VARIETY NEW SCENTS
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS VARIETY NEW SCENTS
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS VARIETY NEW SCENTS
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WOODWICK WAX MELTS VARIETY NEW SCENTS
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Scented Candle Simmering Bar Pumpkin Patch
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CANDLES Southwestern Sagauro Cactus Taper Candles Pair
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New Greenleaf Evening Twilight Large Sachets
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Scented Candle Simmering Bar Pineapple
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Scented Candle Simmering Bar Passion Fruit
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Scented Candle Simmering Bar Apple Crisp
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New Greenleaf Rasberry Lemonade Small Sachets
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VOTIVO 68oz Candle Tuscan Olive 53 RichWoody
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Hand Poured Soy 26oz Jar Candle Wisteria Lilac
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Hand Poured Melts tarts – 20 per box Black Magic
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American Soy Candle Tuscan Pottery Vanilla Pound Cake
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Yankee Candle Wax Tarts Sage Cinnamon 6 Pcs
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Hand Poured Votives – 18 per box Pomegranate
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100 Soy Wax Candle 80 Hour French Pear
100 Soy Wax Candle 80 Hour French Pear
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10 LED Flickering Taper Candle Set of 6
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Colonial Candle Wax Tarts Cranberry Apple Tea 6 Pcs
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Circle E Candle Votives Choose Your Fragrance
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Yankee Candle Wax Tarts Pineapple Cilantro 6 Pcs
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Lady Bug Ceramic Pot with Citranella Candle
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American Soy Candle Tuscan Pottery Mulberry Mandarin
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American Soy Candle Tuscan Pottery Fresh Strawberry
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HEDGEHOG GARDEN THYME MINT SOY CANDLE 28 HRS
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TERRA COTTA CANDLE SET 12036 NEW A HOME DECOR IDEA
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HEDGEHOG GARDEN FIG AND CUCUMBER SOY CANDLE 28 HRS
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Votive Candle 15 Hr Burn Black 2 Dozen 24 Unscented
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Soy Wax Candle 10 oz You Choose Scent
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Rose Petal 100 Soy Wax Candle 30 Hour handpoured
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V Day VANILLA Scented Ceramic Candle HEARTS NEW
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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ROOT CANDLE Aroma Mosaic Tile for Simmer Pots Retired
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Candle Making Pouring Pot Kit Candle Making Pouring Pot Kit
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This easy to use candle making kit is great for any level candle maker. Making candles can be fun for the entire family. This kit includes pouring pot, Thermometer, 1# of wax, 3 votive cups, 9 wick assemblies color, scent and instructions.

Wilton Winnie the Pooh Honey Pot Candle Wilton Winnie the Pooh Honey Pot Candle
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Give your party personality! Wilton helps you make kids feel like stars with your favorites faces and themes. Pooh is ready for the party. Hand painted and clean burning with colorful details.

Wrought Iron 6 Arm Votive Candle Chandelier w/ Pots-Hand Made Wrought Iron 6 Arm Votive Candle Chandelier w/ Pots-Hand Made
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Our hand wrought iron pieces are made for us in the Lancaster County, PA. Amish Community. With classic style and functional design, these versatile pieces blend into most decorating schemes. This is solid iron--not wire...

Rich Hazlenut Soy Candle in Wheat Glazed Ceramic Pot (Small Round) Rich Hazlenut Soy Candle in Wheat Glazed Ceramic Pot (Small Round)
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Bring an attractive, rustic touch to your home with this fragrant candle in a glazed ceramic pot. Its rich hazelnut fragrance and 30-hour burn time make it a winter favorite. The pot measures 4" x 3¾"...

Palm Candle Making Pour Pot Kit Palm Candle Making Pour Pot Kit
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This is a great way to learn how to make natural wax candles using palm wax. Palm waxes make one of the most unique type of candle finish on the market. The crystallizing look will catch the attention of any consumer...

Golden Delicious Apple Soy Candle, Terra Vasa Ceramic Pot (Small Round) Golden Delicious Apple Soy Candle, Terra Vasa Ceramic Pot (Small Round)
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These heavy, sturdy pots have the edges hand torn before they are dried in the kiln, resulting in irregularities that make each one unique. With a scrumptious Golden Delicious Apple scent, this American Soybean WaxTM candle is intensely fragrant and has a 25-hour burn time...

Set of 12 Frosted Flower Pot Votive Candle Holders Set of 12 Frosted Flower Pot Votive Candle Holders
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Set of 12 Frosted Flower Pot Votive Holders. Flower pot votive holders are made of high quality, 3/16" thick glass. Flower Pot Holders Size: 2.5" Tall x 2.7" Wide. Votive candles sold separately. This set will be professionally packed to arrive quickly and undamaged...

Set of 72 Frosted Flower Pot Votive Candle Holders Set of 72 Frosted Flower Pot Votive Candle Holders
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Set of 72 Frosted Flower Pot Votive Holders. Flower pot votive holders are made of high quality, 3/16" thick glass. Flower Pot Holders Size: 2.5" Tall x 2.7" Wide. Votive candles sold separately. This set will be professionally packed to arrive quickly and undamaged...

Standard Melting Pot Standard Melting Pot
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Fits perfectly with our steamer pot for melting wax by double boiling. This method helps to prevent the wax from reaching dangerously high temperatures. Holds up to about 4 pounds of melted wax.

Fresh Strawberry Soy Candle, Tuscan Ceramic Pot (Small Round) Fresh Strawberry Soy Candle, Tuscan Ceramic Pot (Small Round)
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Beautiful ceramic pot adds a touch of Italy to your home and has a luscious Fresh Strawberry scent. Features lovely detail and side handles. This American Soybean WaxTM candle is intensely fragrant and has a 35-hour burn time...

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