Candle making from home is becoming more and more popular thanks to the cottagecore movement, a movement that encourages a simpler and more natural lifestyle. Candle making is a traditional skill that was once lost to time, but it is now becoming a widespread and profitable craft. If you are interested in learning how to make your own candles at home, you’ve come to the right place!
History of Candle Making
Candles have been used as a light source for over 5,000 years. The Romans are thought to be the first ones to make and use wicked candles before 3,000 B.C with Egyptians following closely behind. The earliest candles were made from a combination of tallow (animal fat), beeswax, plants, and insects.
Beeswax candles became popular in Europe during the middle ages for the sweet smell they produced, and candle making began to grow as a craft. Over the years, other types of wax were invented in rapid succession until the invention of the lightbulb in 1879.
Candles became popular again in the 20th century when people began using them as home décor items and gifts, and they continue to be used in most homes today. They are no longer our main source of light, but they do remind us of our history and create a warm glow in our homes and hearts.
Why You Should Make Your Own Candles
In addition to the historical importance of candle making, there are so many incredible reasons why you should learn how to make candles from home.
Less Expensive Than Buying Candles
If you have been purchasing your candles from candle shops or other retailers, you know that candles can be quite expensive. Store-bought candles typically cost between $10 to $35 depending on the size, but they can cost as much as $200. In contrast, candle making from home will only cost you around $3 to $5 per candle depending on the size and ingredients. You can save even more by using recycled jars!
Profitable Business
People love candles, which is why the candle industry is now a multi-billion-dollar industry. Candle making is a business that is very easy to get started in. You might start making and selling candles as a side-hustle and watch it turn into your full-time job. See here how one of my friends did this and now has a successful side job on the weekends selling her handmade candles along with her handmade candle mats that she makes from all of my free candle mat tutorials! I love the fact that one of my dear friends is making her own money using my candle mat designs and patterns that I offer for free!
More Environmentally Friendly
Making your own candles rather than buying candles is better for the environment. Most store-bought candles use paraffin wax, which is a byproduct of the oil industry that contributes to air pollution when burned.
In addition, they often include the ingredient “fragrance,” which is typically a cover word for the chemicals they use to make the candle smell a certain way. These chemicals are often bad for the environment.
Lastly, large companies create a significant amount of packaging waste due to the ways they transport their candles. Creating your own candles allows you to avoid supporting companies that don’t follow sustainable practices.
Control Over What Is in Your Candles
As mentioned above, large candle companies often put harmful chemicals and materials into their products. When you create your own candles, you have full control over everything that goes into your candles. This means that you can use the healthiest wax, wicks, and scents and worry less about what your candles are releasing into the air.
Helps Develop Knowledge and Skills
Learning new skills is important at all stages of life, and candle making from home is one of those skills that nurtures a healthy and natural lifestyle. It is the perfect skill to teach your kids or grandkids. They will love creating something that is all their own and can enjoy the fruits of their labor for as long as their candle burns.
Homemade Candles Makes for Great Gifts
I will say it again: people love candles! Homemade candles are the perfect gift to give your friend, family member, coworker, or any special person in your life. Not only will they love the thoughtful and homemade gift, but you will get so much satisfaction from seeing someone else enjoy something you put effort into creating.
Have Fun Making Your Handmade Candles!
The final and most important reason you should make your own candles is that it is a fun hobby and activity. The candle making process is easy and fulfilling, and you get to enjoy the finished products in your home for a very long time.
Conclusion
Candle making from home is a fun, easy, profitable, sustainable, and cheap alternative to purchasing store-bought candles. It allows us to remember our history while learning a valuable skill that lends itself to a more simple and more natural way of life.
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