DIY: How To Make Your Own Wax Melts At Home

Welcome to your one-stop guide for creating your own spectacular wax melts at the comfort of your home! So say goodbye to those store-bought ones and let’s start your journey of discovery, creativity, and scent-filled home.

Firstly, the ingredient of paramount importance is wax. When it comes to wax, you have two popular options: paraffin and soy. Paraffin wax is readily available, inexpensive, allows for strong color and scent but it’s petroleum-based. On the other hand, soy wax is natural, burns longer, but the scent throw might not be as strong as paraffin. The choice entirely depends on personal preference and priorities.

Next is fragrance. The life of a wax melt is the fragrance it emanates. You can experiment with essential oils or specially curated fragrance oils. The latter tends to have a wider range of scents, even peculiar ones you never thought were possible.

Don’t forget colors! You can adorn your wax melts with an assortment of colors. You can use crayons or dye blocks, but remember, they should not be overly done to avoid interfering with the scent throw. You can also skip coloring altogether for a natural look.

Now, let us embark on the exciting tour of wax melt making!

Step 1: Prep your wax. Measure the appropriate amount of wax and look out for the melting point. Typically, for something like soy wax with a lower melting point, you will want to heat your wax to around 185°F (85°C).

Step 2: Adding fragrance. Once your wax is completely melted, you can begin adding your preferred fragrance oils. For a robust scent, aim for a fragrance load of 10%, but be sure the wax can hold it.

Step 3: Time to color! Start adding colors gradually and stir until it’s thoroughly mixed. Remember, less is always more when it comes to coloring.

Step 4: Pour into the mold. Once everything is mixed evenly, pour your wax into the mold. Also, note that the wax will create a ‘sinkhole’ as it dries, so make sure to save some wax for a ‘top-off’ pour later.

Step 5: Let it cool. Allow your wax melts plenty of time to cool and set. It would typically take around 24 hours for your wax melts to fully cure.

Finally, unleash the scents to intoxicate your surroundings! You now see, making your own wax melts at home doesn’t have to be a daunting task, it can be an utterly enjoyable process and an avenue to unleash your creativity!