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Make French Lavender Scented Candles

Hi Everyone! It’s Jennifer Zuri from Town and Country Living with one of my favorite projects for you … how to make French lavender scented candles! Quality candles can start to get expensive (especially when you need one for each room), so why not make your own for less money? You won’t believe how easy it is to create your own candles and it doesn’t take much time, either.

Lavender-scented candles in glass jars, with one resting on its side, are artfully arranged among dried lavender sprigs on a decorative cloth.

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Editor’s caution: Create this project at your own risk! Wax can be hot when melted and cause burns and dried lavender flowers are also flammable. Never leave a burning candle unattended. These candles are better for display than burning due to the dried lavender flowers.

I love this particular French lavender candle recipe because it includes adding lavender buds to the wax, which makes the candles a little more special

Soap-making ingredients: bars of soap base, glass jars, an essential oil bottle, wicks, and dried lavender arranged on a wooden surface—perfect for crafting soothing lavender scented candles.

Gather your supplies to make your lavender candles:

candle wax, essential lavender oil, candle wicks, candle dye, glass containers, and of course lavender buds. You can purchase a bag of French lavender buds. You can find candle making supplies online or at your local craft store.

Five glass candle holders of varying sizes, each cradling lavender-scented candles, are arranged on a light cloth with a bundle of dried lavender tied with lace.

Place waxed or parchment paper under the jars to catch any wax that might drip when pouring your candles. Hot glue the bottom of the candle wicks to the bottoms of your glass jars, being sure to place them in the center of the jar. Make sure the wick extends at least 1/2″ above where the top of the wax will be.

A double boiler sits on the stovetop, its pot filled with water and a block of beeswax gently melting to craft lavender scented candles.

Melt your wax attended in a candle warmer or wax melter. It’s safer than on the stove and allows the wax to get just above melting at very warm instead of hot wax. Once melted, then add .5 ounces of lavender oil for every 2-3 lbs. of candle wax. If you’re using dye, add it now. I used small, equal amounts of blue and red candle dye to achieve a soft lavender color. It’s best to add a little dye at a time until you get the right hue. Once it’s too dark, you can’t go back. After adding the essential oil and dye, stir in about 1/3 cup of lavender buds per 3 pounds of wax. Carefully pour the wax into each container – I used a funnel to avoid wax from spilling.

Soap-making ingredients: bars of soap base, glass jars, an essential oil bottle, wicks, and dried lavender arranged on a wooden surface—perfect for crafting soothing lavender scented candles.

Let your candles cool overnight before using and trim wicks to 1/4″ above candle.

Three glass jars filled with a white substance and dried lavender buds stand elegantly on an embroidered cloth. Beside them lies a bundle of lavender and a blue-flowered plant, evoking the serene aroma of lavender scented candles.

Some of the buds will rise to the top as the wax cools, creating a pretty effect.

Lavender-scented candles in glass jars, with one resting on its side, are artfully arranged among dried lavender sprigs on a decorative cloth.

Use new glass jars for your French lavender candles, or re-use old jelly jars. Decorate the jar lids and give these candles as gifts.

Three glass jars filled with lavender lotion rest on a doily-covered table, accompanied by sprigs of lavender and vibrant blue flowers in a white vase, creating an ambiance reminiscent of soothing lavender scented candles.

 

The scent of French lavender will fill your home and smell oh so heavenly!

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6 Comments

  1. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. What a wonderful idea, I just love Lavender anything. Your photography is stunning and I will bookmark this so that I can create some of my own Lavender candles.
    Karen

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