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