Candle making can be an educational activity for kids. Obtaining the appropriate candle making supplies offers kids a creative way to learn about science, art, and safety. At Bulk Apothecary, we offer a wide variety of products to support creative projects. Here are five candle making projects for kids:
1. Rainbow Candles
Start by melting clear candle wax, and then divide the melted wax into different containers. Using liquid candle dye, add a different dye color to each container. Or add varying amounts of a single color to each container, trying to create different shades, from light to dark. Next, layer the wax in a clear jar in your desired rainbow order. For an ombre effect, start with the lightest shade and then progress to the darkest shade of a single color. Make sure to allow each layer to solidify before adding the next. This project can teach kids about color gradients and the effects of dye concentration. Bulk Apothecary liquid candle dyes come in precision dispensing bottles that can make obtaining the right wax colors for your project easy and mess-free.
2. Story Candles
Start by selecting a theme for your story. It might be a summer vacation or a winter wonderland. Then, choose from our extensive range of fragrance oils to select one that matches your theme. For a summer vacation, you may use coconut, ocean breeze, and citrus scents. Melt the candle wax and add your chosen fragrance oils. You may also add different items to the candle jars, like seashells for a beach theme or pinecones for a winter theme. Next, pour the scented wax into the jar and let it solidify.
3. Mosaic Candles
Begin by melting white candle wax and coloring portions of wax with candle color blocks. After the colored wax hardens, cut it into small shapes. Next, pour a base layer of clear wax into a jar and arrange the colored wax pieces on top of the base layer to create a mosaic pattern. Pour a final layer of clear wax on top to secure the mosaic pieces. This activity can help kids develop creativity skills in pattern design.
4. Herbal Candles
Gather candle making supplies, such as flowers, herbs, and spices. We offer dried lavender, rosemary, rose petals, and cinnamon sticks. Pour a thick layer of melted candle wax into a jar and arrange the botanicals on the surface of the wax. Continuing to pour additional layers helps secure the botanicals inside the candle. This project can teach kids about different plants and how to use natural elements in art.
5. Ocean Candles
Adding blue and green liquid candle dyes to gel wax can create an ocean effect. Mix in a beach-themed fragrance oil, like sea salt or ocean breeze. Submerging objects like plastic sea creatures or seashells into the melted wax can enhance the ocean effect. If you want to create a model of ocean depths, layer different shades of blue and green gel wax. Gel wax is usually easy to work with and can be used for a range of designs, making it suitable for first-time candle makers.
Start Your Next Project with Candle Making Supplies
Bulk Apothecary stocks high-quality waxes, including natural beeswax and soy, a wide range of fragrance oils and botanicals, and a collection of liquid candle dyes and blocks. With the right supplies, you can create unique, eye-catching designs or learn a new candle making technique. With our wholesale prices, you can access various supplies and start your creative exploration. Visit Bulk Apothecary today to explore our candle making supplies and start your next project.
