{"title":"Homemade candle making","description":"Making your own candles is easy. Create a custom ambiance to keep for yourself, or to give as a gift. Believe us, it's a hit!","products":[{"product_id":"cire-de-soya","title":"Soy wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003esoy wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Make your own candles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/fabriquer-ses-bougies-maison-guide-de-depart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecandle making\u003c\/a\u003e, but also for homemade \u003cstrong\u003ecosmetics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one\u003cspan\u003e we offer is sourced from \u003cstrong\u003esustainable soy crops\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGMO-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes to us from the United States, and is \u003cstrong\u003e100% additive-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. A difficult thing to find on the market!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need \u003cstrong\u003ewicks\u003c\/strong\u003e to make your \u003cstrong\u003ecandles\u003c\/strong\u003e? We have wooden ones \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/les-mauvaisesherbes.com\/products\/meche-en-bois-et-socle-pour-chandelle\"\u003eright here\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to make your own candles by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/fabriquer-ses-bougies-maison-guide-de-depart\/\" title=\"Make your own candles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you wondering how to scent your candles? Check out Marie's article, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/quatre-melanges-dhuiles-essentielles-pour-tes-bougies-maison\/\" title=\"Four essential oil blends for your homemade candles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFour essential oil blends for your homemade candles\u003c\/a\u003e, or use one of our ready-to-use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boutique.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/products\/melanges-dhuiles-essentielles-tout-usage\" title=\"Essential oil blends for homemade candles\"\u003eessential oil blends for homemade candles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know \u003cstrong\u003ehow many candles you can make with this bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy. Here is our simple little calculation: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolume of your container (in ml) x 0.77 = amount of wax needed (in grams) for your container\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx: 125 ml Mason jar x 0.77 = 96.25 g \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith our 450 g bag, you could therefore make 4 candles in 125 ml Mason jars.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI: \u003cem\u003eHydrogenated soybean oil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax appearance: flakes or pastilles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal temperature for the pouring stage of this wax into a container: 35 to 40 degrees Celsius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Sourced from sustainable, GMO-free crops, 100% additive-free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Mauvaises Herbes","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":47474311659829,"sku":"LMH585","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450 g | discontinued","offer_id":39363493396540,"sku":"LMH209","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/2214\/8410\/products\/les-mauvaises-herbes-cire-de-soya-28057624215612.jpg?v=1617235896"},{"product_id":"meches-en-bois-et-socles-pour-bougies","title":"Wooden wicks and candle bases","description":"\u003cp\u003eThat's right, \u003cstrong\u003ewooden wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/faites-vos-propres-chandelles-maison\/\" title=\"Make your own homemade candles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecandle making\u003c\/a\u003e! Once lit, they emit such a \u003cstrong\u003egentle crackle\u003c\/strong\u003e that they transform your candles into a \u003cstrong\u003etiny mini fireplace\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e and made from \u003cstrong\u003eFSC-certified wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, they come with their \u003cstrong\u003esteel base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2 widths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (long): \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 in width x 5 in length\u003c\/strong\u003e - for containers with a 3 in opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (short): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 in width x 2 in length\u003c\/strong\u003e - for containers with a 3 in opening (perfect for our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/les-mauvaises-herbes\/products\/2184211791930\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e125 ml glass containers\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: \u003cstrong\u003e0.625 in width x 5 in length\u003c\/strong\u003e - for containers with a 3.5 in opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set includes \u003cstrong\u003e5 wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e of the same size + \u003cstrong\u003e5 bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have beautiful soy wax for your candles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/les-mauvaisesherbes.com\/products\/cire-de-soya\"\u003eright here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to make your own candles by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/chroniques\/faites-vos-propres-chandelles-maison\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering how to scent your candles? Read Marie's article, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Four essential oil blends for your homemade candles\" href=\"https:\/\/lestrappeus.es\/quatre-melanges-dhuiles-essentielles-pour-tes-bougies-maison\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFour essential oil blends for your homemade candles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWooden Wicks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhy choose wooden wicks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the delightful smell of wood and the captivating sound of crackling. That alone is worth a lot! Hehe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, compared to cotton wicks (cotton requires a lot of water and pesticides), our wooden wicks come from eco-responsible forestry practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, candles made with wooden wicks last longer: the wooden wick burns more gently than the cotton wick because the wooden wick burns at a lower temperature than cotton. It is therefore also safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Flame | Q\u0026A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your wick extinguish itself? Is the flame very small?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's most likely the wick size that's the problem. A wooden wick must be trimmed very short, to \u003cspan\u003e5mm from the wax surface\u003c\/span\u003e, as it is the wax that rises by capillarity into the wick that keeps the flame lit, not the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSimilarly, it is important to \u003cspan\u003emaintain the wick\u003c\/span\u003e by removing carbonized portions by pinching them with your fingers (once the wick has cooled!) after each use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst burn - where it all happens (\u003cem\u003edramatic music\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring the first burn (and all subsequent ones, but even more so during the first), it is crucial to \u003cspan\u003elet the wick burn until the melted wax reaches the edge of the container\u003c\/span\u003e. If this step is omitted, an accumulation of unmelted wax forms, and a depression is created in the center of the candle. This is not ideal for the flame in the long run because the oxygen level it needs to burn will not be optimal, and the wax accumulation risks drowning the wick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions: 5 in (length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eComposition: FSC certified wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrackling level: between 3 and 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Mauvaises Herbes","offers":[{"title":"5 wicks 0.5\"L x 5\" length + 5 bases","offer_id":32553089433660,"sku":"LMH180","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 wicks 0.5\"W x 2\"L + 5 bases","offer_id":51383157129525,"sku":"LMH1085","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 wicks 0.625\"L x 5\" length + 5 bases","offer_id":32553089466428,"sku":"LMH181","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/2214\/8410\/files\/MagalieMassey-86.jpg?v=1698552679"},{"product_id":"melanges-dhuiles-essentielles-tout-usage","title":"Essential oil blends for homemade candles","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo you want to \u003cstrong\u003efragrance your candles\u003c\/strong\u003e without the hassle? Do you have trouble choosing your essential oils and doubt your combinations? Don't worry, we're here for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eessential oil blends\u003c\/strong\u003e are ready to use and can be incorporated into the making of \u003ca title=\"candles\" href=\"https:\/\/les-mauvaisesherbes.com\/products\/ensemble-de-fabrication-de-bougies-maison\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong\u003esoaps\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeucalyptus \u0026amp; rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e: a \u003cstrong\u003ebreath of fresh air\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorange \u0026amp; fir\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoft\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecitrusy\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect \u003cstrong\u003efir notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit \u0026amp; cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003etender\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esoft\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewoody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003everbena \u0026amp; lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause simplifying your life is what we're all about. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e15 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEucalyptus \u0026amp; rosemary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus globulus, cineole rosemary, lime, and bergamot essential oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCI: \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis cineoliferum leaf oil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrange \u0026amp; fir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet orange* and balsam fir* essential oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCI:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCitrus sinensis peel oil*,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbies balsamea needle oil*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrapefruit \u0026amp; cedar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit and cedar essential oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCI: \u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisii peel oil, thuya occidentalis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVerbena \u0026amp; lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian verbena* and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elavandin grosso*\u003c\/span\u003e essential oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCI: \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCymbopogon flexuosus oil*, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLavandula\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hybrida \u003c\/span\u003egrosso herb oil*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Certified organic supplier.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Mauvaises Herbes","offers":[{"title":"eucalyptus-rosemary","offer_id":39898063011900,"sku":"LMH259","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"orange-pine","offer_id":39747835527228,"sku":"LMH253","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"grapefruit-thuja","offer_id":39898063110204,"sku":"LMH260","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"lemon verbena and lavender","offer_id":39747835559996,"sku":"LMH254","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/2214\/8410\/files\/WEB_MH_Produits_1X1_29-10-24_086.jpg?v=1730424604"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/2214\/8410\/collections\/19octobre2020-LMH-JacintheMorinPhotographe-DSC_4997_websize.jpg?v=1666797713","url":"https:\/\/www.lesmauvaisesherbes.com\/en\/collections\/fabrication-de-bougies-maison.oembed","provider":"Les Mauvaises Herbes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}