18/10/2026
As someone who has been making candles for 7 years, I've learnt a lot about the process and here are a few reasons why you should NOT being doing this;
* Mixing different scented products together- Unless you're a chemist and know that mixing all of these chemicals is safe, then you won't know how they'll react together when burned. PLUS, if they are different types of wax, you won't know if they'll blend together without issues.
* Melting wax directly in a pan like that will make it unusable afterwards. I've seen a comment in the original post saying that 'the wax will just slide out of the pan with no residue left behind' WRONG- there will always be wax residue there, especially if it's paraffin wax, which is REALLY hard to clean off!
* Not using proper candle wicks. The string will burn far too quickly. Candle wicks have core filaments and are specifically designed to cope with burning wax and oils effectively and safely.
* Sprinkling cinnamon into the molten wax. This is a fire hazard and not recommended. Anything such as botanicals and additions like this run the potential risk of catching fire and cloggng the wick. Using additions like this in melts is fine, as they're not in direct contact with the wick or the flame, and are heated from below.
* It may LOOK cool, but is it worth the views on social media if you burn your house down?
🕯 REMEMBER- When you light a candle, you're introducing fire into your homes. This is why, as candlemakers, we meticulously test before products hit the market. The vessel needs to be candle safe and able to withhold extreme heat levels. Not to mention the aftersmoke of the wick once extinguished.🕯
Be safe out there, guys!
