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    Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-based Candles for Beginners
    Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-based Candles for Beginners
    Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-based Candles for Beginners
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    Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-based Candles for Beginners

    By Delphine Reposeur

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    Create your own 100% natural vegan candles!

    Making your own candles allows you to choose ingredients that are healthy for you and for the planet. It also gives you the opportunity to play with a wealth of fragrances to create candles that are meaningful and purposeful for creating atmospheres of relaxation, warmth, concentration, energy . . . the possibilities are endless! Nearly any glass container can be made into a candle, so use your creativity and resourcefulness to combine containers, scents, and inclusions such as flower petals or coffee beans to make your own unique candles.

    The candle-making process is simple. Even if it's your first time, you'll find success by following the instructions in this book. You'll learn:

    • the materials and tools needed to begin, and how to choose the best natural ingredients
    • the steps necessary to make both container and molded candles, as well as wax melts
    • step-by-step instructions for 21 recipes with the exact scents to combine to make candles for a variety of moods
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateApr 2, 2024
    ISBN9780811772815
    Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-based Candles for Beginners

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      Vegan Candles - Delphine Reposeur

      Candle Making

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      A BIT OF HISTORY

      First Use of Candles

      Candles have been used for several centuries. Their main use was, of course, as a source of light, at a time when the existence of electricity was a long way off! Their form was that of a taper, a long, thin reed coated with vegetable or animal fat, which was left to dry and then covered with tallow.

      Despite its usefulness, the candle had some negative aspects. It burned the fingers when held; it produced a strong, unpleasant odor when burned; and its flame, which could blacken a lot of things, had to be watched. This is why beeswax candles eventually appeared. It should be noted, however, that wax was much more expensive than tallow at the time, so beeswax candles were reserved for the nobility or the Church. The average person was left with tallow candles, which were cheaper and easier to make.

      The candle as we know it did not appear until the nineteenth century. Wicks were made from braided cotton (more practical for burning) and the main raw material used was paraffin or stearin. Tallow was no longer used at all.

      Since that time, the use of candles has changed, evolving quite a bit from simply being used as a light source. Candles are now decorative and promote a sense of well-being and serenity, setting a peaceful and warm, cocooning atmosphere. Lighting candles also adds a pleasant aroma to the home, thanks to the many fragrances and essential oils that can be added to them!

      The Significance of Candles

      Candles are used nowadays to create a warm and cozy atmosphere at home. Since their invention, however, they have also been used in the practice of faith. They are indeed the symbol of spirituality, purification, and the soul.

      Candles can also convey different meanings depending on the dyes added to the wax. Indeed, each color has its own symbolism and associations. Some people even use different colors of candles to represent intentions.

      Some colors and what they symbolize:

      White: purification, innocence, hope, truth

      Blue: protection, communication, wisdom

      Yellow: concentration, healing, knowledge

      Black: banishment, detachment, removal of bad energy

      Orange: abundance, joy, energy, vitality

      Pink: love, tenderness, affection, generosity

      Red: love, passion, creativity, sexuality, strength

      Green: luck, fortune, prosperity, balance

      Purple: spirituality, peace, calm, wisdom

      This list is not exhaustive, and you can freely associate colors with the symbols you prefer. There are really no rules!

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      WHY MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLES?

      There are many reasons to make your own candles, depending on your preferences and your values. If you are a creative person or very handy and hands-on, you may enjoy making candles to reconnect with your creativity and get some ideas flowing. It is a way to reaffirm the value and worth of the craft rather than buying ready-made candles!

      Making your own candles means you can use 100% natural products that are good for your health and the planet! It means really being aware of the ingredients that go into your creation. You can also personalize your candle as you wish, by choosing the type of wax, wick, scents, dyes, containers, and more. You will get real satisfaction out of creating a natural candle that

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