make your own candles

sure I read recently that food dye is not suitable for candle making . I have no experience with this myself but I am sure I remember reading that you need a different kind of coloring for it to work well ReplyClaire says :December 3 , 2013 at 9:38 amThanks for that John ! I will have to do some research into the colors .ReplyAnge says :December 8 , 2013 at 10:04 pmHi Claire !Love your post ! How much fragrance oil does one need to use for a candle ? What's the formula for the amount we need ? Also , where does one buy wax flakes ?Thanks so much !Ange :)ReplyClaire says :December 9 , 2013 at 9:04 amHi Ange . You're welcome ! I into a classic vase ) and sets out on a mission to make a great candle for my home .Assembling Candle wicks wick using tabs and braided rope . DIY to save money !Step how to make candles at home did not buy the pre - tabbed wick assemblies , the ones that come pre -assembled , Because I was not exactly sure what size candles I would decide to makeup . Separately buying the materials cost a little less anyways ( just about $ 8 for 150 wick tabs and 100 feet of braided rope ) .To assemble the wicks , cut lengths of the rope for the candle waxed . For ease of making the candle ,