Perhaps you have already heard of the concept of boxes. Whether it’s stationery, beauty products, goodies: we find something for everyone! But did you know that there were also DIY candle boxes? These allow you to make your own candles from A to Z! Are you hesitant to get started? Do you think it’s not for you? Do you have questions about how they work? In this article, we give you the 6 advantages that will convince you to try candle making kits!
1. A craft activity for adults… and children!
A DIY candle kit is a very good idea for a fun, relaxing and easy to do activity, especially if you like to create with your hands. This can also be a good idea for an activity to do with children. You teach them how to make candles by hand and let them choose the scents they like! However, you must be careful when melting the wax to avoid burns.
2. Handmade candles with safe, quality ingredients
When you buy your scented candles in stores, it is very likely that you are unaware of their composition. Generally, they consist of paraffin, a wax derived from petroleum, which is very harmful and toxic to health (not to mention the equally questionable fragrances added to the preparation). By purchasing a DIY candle kit, you know exactly what ingredients you are adding. For example, in our DIY Candle Box, we have chosen to offer the best vegetable wax for making your candles: soy wax. Additionally, the scents we have selected are fragrances from Grasse known for their high quality.
3. You have all the necessary materials to create your natural candles
A kit for making scented candles is practical since you have all the ingredients and even the containers you need to make them easily and without any hassle. You therefore do not need to buy ingredients separately in several stores and therefore there is no risk of not finding what you need. By choosing a box to make candles, you have everything at hand and all you have to do is follow the instructions to make your creations easily!
4. The box of candles: a simpler and more economical format!
Continuing from the third advantage, the candle making kit is more economical than if you bought each ingredient separately for your scented candles. Between wax, perfumes, wicks and jars, the budget can quickly add up depending on the brands and stores where you buy them. With a candle making kit, you don't have to worry about anything. You just have to enjoy your relaxing and crafty moment without feeling guilty about anything!
5. Use your favorite perfumes to make your candles
If you're feeling creative and adventurous, you can also substitute the scents offered in your kit to make candles, with those of your choice! If you already have fragrances or essential oils at home that you like, you are free to make your own mixtures while respecting the recommended doses! It’s a good way to let your creativity express itself while having a guide to help you without difficulty, without errors in dosage and ingredients.
6. Candles to personalize as you wish
Once you understand the principle of the candle kit, you can easily make your own candles in the future. You add the wax you prefer and even your own fragrances to create scents that suit you! For example, you can buy our natural soy wax and reuse our glass jars to make your own handmade candles. All you have to do is follow the instructions you learned from your candle kit!
You can also personalize your candles endlessly. For example, you can add decorations like dried flowers and natural glitter. You can also mix dyes (preferably natural) with your vegetable wax to add a touch of color to your candles. It is even possible to choose the wicks you prefer: natural cotton or wood to make your creations crackle warmly! Finally, you are completely free to choose the container you prefer: a cup, a vase and even, why not, an ashtray or a shell. Let your imagination and creativity speak!
The DIY candle box from La Bougie Herbivore
Our DIY candle kit is designed and created in our artisanal candle making workshop in Paris. You have the choice between two versions which each allow you to make four small candles. You can opt for a kit with four rather masculine woody scents, or opt for another with four more feminine floral and fruity scents. This box contains everything you need to make your candles: pots, vegetable soy wax, cotton wicks and Grasse perfumes.
Do you like the concept of a kit to make your own candles? Feel free to check out our DIY candle box to create your own creations! If you prefer to buy ready-made candles, you can also take a look at our collection of natural scented candles. Did you enjoy this article? You can leave us a comment, sign up for our newsletter, and also follow our pages on Instagram and Facebook to not miss any news!