Scented candle diffusers are the universally accepted gift for almost every occasion. They keep us feeling warm and cozy in the winter, and they can even promote a fresh and clean atmosphere in the summer. So when What is a Scent Candle? How did it come out? Why do we need it?
1.What is a Scent Candle Diffuser?
A scented candle, made with fragrant oils mixed into the wax, gives off a pleasant aroma when burning. A scented candle is a nice touch in a bathroom, especially when guests are over, in a bedroom, or any room of the house. A scented candle can create an ambiance of healthfulness and well-being. Unlike incense, scented candles do not add smoke to the air.
2.How did a Scent Candle Diffuser come out?
The Egyptians are credited with crafting some of the first wicked candles as far back as 3,000 B.C., using waxes created from plants and insects. While scented candles weren’t used until the Middle Ages when beeswax candles were brought to Europe. The beeswax burned pure and cleanly (it didn’t create a smoky flame), and it produced an enjoyable, sweet aroma rather than the unpleasant odor of tallow, which was widely used in household candles at the time. Due to the prohibitive cost of beeswax at that time, few people other than the wealthy could afford to burn them at home. There was a brief stint in colonial America when women used bayberries to create a sweet-smelling wax, but the process was very tedious. So, scented candles didn’t end up taking off until the mid-19th century when advancements had been made in wax and mechanization of candle production.
3.How to make a scent candle diffuser?
There are many different ways to make a scented candle diffuser. The key point that determines the quality is the wax. Many scented candle diffusers are made with different varieties of pre-blended wax which each have their own saturation point for fragrance oils. Adding more oil than the wax can absorb will result in the candle sweating the oil out. This limitation falls between one-half to one ounce of oil per pound of pre-blended wax (15—30 ml oil per .45 kg wax).
A better grade of a scented candle, called a “triple scent,” uses a different blend of wax that can hold 1.5 oz. (45 ml) of fragrance oil per pound (.45 kg), or three times the old standard of a one-half ounce (15 ml). These candles will produce an aroma when burned.
Some candle makers might also use a proprietary blend of wax that can hold even more fragrance oil to make super-scented candles. One such candle maker with an online presence claims to use more than 2 ounces (59 ml) of fragrance oil per pound of specially blended candle wax and guarantees their candles will satisfy or our money back.
4.How do we make a candle?
Candles were once used merely as a source of light and were simple and plain, without color or fragrance. They came in standard sizes and shapes. Now candlemaking is an art form and candles have become decorative works of art that come in an infinite variety of shapes, sizes, colors & fragrances. They are generally used to create a peaceful, romantic ambiance and are treasured for their relaxing effect. Candles have recently become a big part of home decor and this has encouraged the development of new techniques and materials.
The techniques used in candlemaking are relatively simple however the art of candlemaking cannot be mastered simply by reading about the techniques. Only a process of trial and error and good note-taking can make us an expert on the subject of candles. The materials we use will determine the quality of our candles but each candle will require a different combination of materials and techniques. Good note-taking will allow us to determine what works and what doesn’t and when we perfect your candle, we will be able to reproduce it. Whatever doesn’t work, can be melted down again and re-used. Candle scraps and pieces of shaved wax can all be kept and recycled so nothing goes to waste. Candles were meant to be burned so no matter how beautiful your candle comes out, remember it isn’t done until it burns well so keep working at it until we get a good smokeless, even burning candle.
A candle is basically a block of wax or fat (fuel) wrapped around a wick. The wick burns and melts the solid fuel around it. As it melts, wicks? the fuel up through the fibers and then vaporizes the fuel. The earliest forms of fuel were animals fats, plant waxes, tallow, and beeswax. Eventually, the development of paraffin revolutionized the candle industry and we were able to achieve long burning, smoke-free, inexpensive candles. Nowadays, candles can be made with pure beeswax or pure paraffin, or a blend of the two. There are also a number of different specialty waxes that are used to give candles longer burning times and special effects.
4.1The different types of candles:
Container candles – candles that are poured into a vessel of some sort that contains the melted wax as it burns. These candles are usually made of soft wax.
Pillar candles – thick columns of wax that can be made in a variety of geometric shapes.
Novelty candles – irregularly shaped candles that are made by molding or sculpting wax in the shape of various objects/figurines.
Tapers – tall thin candles that are about 1/2 – 1 inch in diameter and are made to fit in a candle holder. These are the typical dinner table candles and are made by repeatedly dipping the wick into a container of wax until the taper is the right diameter. Tapers can also be made with a mold or by rolling sheets of wax around a wick.
Votives – thick little candles about 2 inches in diameter and about 2-3 inches tall. These are typically used in small spaces like bathrooms for fragrance.
Tea lights – little containers candles used for warming potpourri pots and food trays.
4.2 Methods of candle making
Molding – Molded candles are made by pouring wax into molds. You can find candle molds in craft stores/candle supplies or you can make your own molds from milk cartons, boxes, plastic shapes, etc. You can also use a rubber mold kit to make your own reusable molds.
Dipping – Tapers are easily made by repeatedly dipping a length of the wick into a container of melted wax. Each layer hardens and makes the taper thicker and thicker. The natural force of gravity creates a tapered effect. Usually a pair of tapers are made to insure matching thickness. This is done by holding a double length of wick in the center and dipping both ends so 2 tapers are created simultaneously.
Poured – Poured candles refers to any candle that was made by pouring wax into a molded form – this includes container candles, molded candles, and cast candles.
Rolled – Rolled candles are probably the easiest to make. They are made by rolling sheets of wax around the wick. Tapers, pillars, and novelty candles can be made using this method.