When making candles for home decor, designing their finished appearance is a key part of the process. Candles may have unique shapes, or additives provide color and texture. Bulk Apothecary offers a variety of bases, scents, and molds to create unique candles. Here are a few primary candle making supplies for unique home decor:
Clean-Burning Waxes
Clean-burning waxes produce minimal soot and no toxic chemicals. This helps maintain high indoor air quality even while adding scent and ambiance to a home. Natural beeswax pearls are filtered to remove debris, making them suitable for people with asthma or allergies. Beeswax candles may also purify the air by removing impurities as they burn. Soy wax is also clean-burning. This plant-based option is easy to use and performs well at cooler temperatures. This makes it a good option for jar candles, and the wax is compatible with a strong fragrance load.
Decorations and Textures
Candles designed for home decor often feature unique colors, textures, and additives. This makes them visually appealing, even when unlit. Some key candle making supplies for adding visual interest include:
- Candle dyes: Candle color blocks are solid blocks of pre-colored wax. These are melted and stirred into a candle base to dye finished pillar or molded candles specific colors. Candle makers can also use liquid dyes for their projects; these offer increased color control. Adding UV absorber blocks helps prevent colored candles from fading over time.
- Dried botanicals: Botanicals shouldn’t be used for jar candles because they are a fire hazard, but they are suitable for wax melts. Dried botanicals can be embedded in a wax melt during making. They will float in the melted wax and re-harden on its surface after the electric warmer is turned off. This maintains the wax’s textured appearance across its lifespan.
- Silicone molds: Silicone molds make it easy to create texture on a candle’s surface. Their flexible design allows creators to de-mold candles without damaging intricate designs. Silicone molds are also durable and heat-resistant; this makes them compatible with various wax types.
If you use paraffin wax, adding a Vybar polymer can further enhance your candle’s appearance. This additive helps improve color vibrancy, minimize cracking, and increase compatibility with other additives. The polymer also improves wax consistency, so makers might achieve more intricate textures like ridges and swirls.
Candle Containers
The container a candle is set in affects its appeal as a decorative item. Glass jars highlight a candle’s colors and textures, which may add visual interest to a room. Ceramic jars often match boho and minimalist design styles that prioritize natural textures and matte coloring. Choosing containers with lids helps preserve a candle’s scent long-term.
Candle makers may choose non-traditional containers. These include a Moscow mule mug, thrifted teacups, and flower pots. Containers like these allow makers to showcase their style, and they can help a brand find a marketplace niche.
Get Candle Making Supplies
Stocking a variety of candle making supplies, from bases and colors to scents and additives, makes it easy to customize candles for home decor. Wholesale suppliers like Bulk Apothecary offer supplies in small or large quantities, so you can create signature or seasonal designs. Contact us today to learn more about our ready-to-make candle supplies.
