how to make taper candles

If you want to add a scent to your candles now is the time . You can buy special essential oils made ​​especially for candles and they'll work much better than normal oils ( again trust me on that one ) . This time I went with classic French vanilla . Make sure you use rubber gloves when adding the oil . I'm not sure why but how to make scented candles at home says avoid contact with skin so I though it was better to be safe than sorryOnce you've stirred in your fragrance , pour the wax into your containers then leave them to set for at least 12 hours .Trimming the wicksTrimming the wicksYou will notice that some of mine have little cracks . That is because i wanted them to set quickly intervening so I could write this post . I popped them in the fridge when they were nowhere near the set so I'm guessing the bits around the outside then the inside the first set of sank a little as it