How Do You Scent Candles With Essential Oils?
Many would like to know how to scent candles with essential oils, because when the aromas from true essential oils are released into the air, it’s considered very healing and/or mood enhancing. As examples, lavender is considered relaxing, pine freshens the air, and frankincense is often used to calm and quiet the mind for meditation. This Ehow article shows how you can scent both pre-made and yet-to-be-made candles with essential oils. Use the ice pick method. For larger pre-made candles, heat an ice pick over the stove or by dipping into boiling water (dry with a thick towel to keep from burning yourself) and gently insert it into the candle in various locations halfway between its outer edge and the wick. Make sure you’re actually melting your way in rather than forcing and splitting the wax. Reheat as necessary. Then carefully drop essential oils into the holes with an eye dropper. Heat the top of the candle with a hair dryer to smooth it back over. Use the simple drop in method. F
