Hello my Darlings, and welcome to my spell candle series.
Today I am going to create a Cleansing spell candle.
Use this candle to cleanse and protect a sacred space.
Let’s do some magical crafting.
This video is part of a candle magic series.
I create 12 different spell candles and talk about the magical properties of the ingredients
in each one.
I will link to a playlist for the series below.
I will also link to all of the materials I use to make this spell candle below the video.
Spell candles are used in all kinds of magic and ritual.
They are used in witchcraft, voodoo, hoodoo, rootwork and folk practices.
You can add oils, herbs, crystals, colors, or symbols as you craft your candles to align
with your magical goals.
Most importantly, as you create your candle, infuse it with your intention.
If your traditions call for it, you may wish to bless your candle, chant or speak words
while creating it, invoke a deity or pray over it.
I begin by weighing out my wax.
I am using flakes of soy wax.
I am measuring out 4 ounces.
This amount of wax will nicely fill my 5 ounce glass jar.
Jar sizes are based on volume and candle wax is measured by weight.
A 5 oz jar will hold 4oz of wax based on weight.
You can check online for the amount of wax you need for the container you have chosen
for your candle.
I have created a book of shadows page for this spell candle recipe.
If you’d like to download a PDF of any and all of my Grimoire Pages, you can visit Magical
Crafting on Patreon at the link below the video.
My Patrons can download recipes, book of shadows pages, artwork and more.
All provided as PDF’s.
And I continue to add new, downloadable content as I do more projects on the channel.
I am melting the wax over a very low heat.
As you make your candle, melt your wax slowly over a low heat, and do not boil or burn your
wax.
If you see any smoke, your wax is burning.
Turn the heat down.
Another option is to use a double boiler set up.
As you wait for the wax to melt, this is the perfect time to add your energy and intention
as you stir the liquid.
When making your own Cleansing spell candle, you should incorporate the ingredients you
have on hand, that provide the effects you want in your candle.
You do not have to include all of the ingredients I show in this video.
As always, my tutorials should only be a starting point for you to develop your own craft.
I encourage you to use what feels right for you, and what you have access to.
Once the wax is completely melted it is time to add the ingredients you want inside your
candle.
Make sure to turn the heat off before adding anything to the wax.
You may wish to add an essential oil or a perfume oil to scent your candle.
This is an optional step, as many people like to leave their candles unscented for many
reasons, including potential allergies.
I am using Frankincense essential oil.
Frankincense has been burned as offerings in spiritual rituals since ancient times.
Today frankincense is associated with purification.
Burn the resin to cleanse a sacred space, or use the essential oils to anoint an area
that needs to be purified.
At this point I would usually add a colorant to the wax.
However, I would like this candle to remain white.
White is the color of blessing, cleansing and purification.
It also represents peace.
I am adding some crystal white glitter into the wax instead of dye.
I will also be adding three herbs into the wax, and two of them can be found in the Holy
Santo herb kit.
I have an unboxing video for the entire kit and a discount code that I will link in the
description below the video.
The first ingredient is sage.
This is the common sage that is used for cooking, you can likely find sage in your grocery store
spice aisle.
Sage is associated with wisdom and knowledge and is often used to cleanse a space.
Sage is considered to be a sacred plant by many cultures and is used for spiritual healing
and to remove negative energy from a person or space
And the second herb is Hyssop
Hyssop is the most widely used herb in magic for purification.
It is used for breaking curses, removing bad luck and clearing negative energy.
It can be used for aura cleansing and to consecrate magical tools.
The third plant is cedar tips.
Cedar drives out negative energy and brings in good influences.
When burned, Cedar acts as a purifier, cleansing the area.
It is particularly great for cleansing and creating sacred spaces.
The cedar tree is associated with longevity and protection.
I want to make sure that these herbs are ground up very finely, to almost a powdery consistency
before adding them to the wax.
So I am using a spice grinder.
Always make sure that when you are adding ingredients that they will be fire safe.
I make sure to grind them very finely before adding them.
This way they will incorporate into the wax and not produce a large clump or chunk that
might catch on fire or burn unpleasantly.
Next, it is time to pour the wax into the container you are using to hold your candle.
Ensure that you are using a fire safe container.
Never use plastic or anything flammable.
I have chosen a jar that has a wide opening so that I can add my ingredients to the top
of the candle artfully to make it aesthetically pleasing.
It is easy to fill and not likely to tip over when lit, for fire safety.
I am putting a small piece of removable mounting putty on the bottom of my candle wick to stick
it to the jar.
I am using this wick holder that came with my candle making kit.
Clamping the wick into this device will ensure the wick is centered in the jar, and create
a straight up and down wick that will not droop.
You can also tie the wick to a chopstick or skewer or use a clothespin to hold the wick.
Whatever you have at home that works with your container.
Then slowly and carefully pour the wax in and scoop in any of the ingredients that have
settled to the bottom.
Leave your candle to cool and for the wax to firm up.
The wax in my 5 ounce candle becomes somewhat firm in about one hour.
The amount of time will vary depending on the size of your candle.
Smaller candles will cool more quickly.
Once the wax has cooled you can add ingredients to the top of the candle.
I like to use a heat tool to melt a little bit of the surface wax to adhere glitter and
gemstones to the top.
I love to add glitter to all of my crafts.
I decided to use more of the crystal white glitter on the top of this candle.
I am adding clear quartz gemstones to the top of the candle.
Often used for removing negativity, this stone also enhances and magnifies the power of other
stones around it.
I am also adding frankincense to the top of the candle.
Usually I’d put any flammable material around the edges away from the flame, however this
is a resin and if I warms up or catches on fire it will smell really good.
A candle created magically in your sacred space and with great intention can bring extra
power and purpose to your magic.
There are many ways to use your spell candle.
It is perfect to burn before or during any ritual or spell work to cleanse your sacred
space.
Use this candle in magical workings to bless, cleanse or protect yourself or your home,
or burn it when you feel heavy energy collecting in a room to cleanse and clear the space.
You can also use this candle in workings for changing bad luck, un-hexing or un-jinxing
Focus energy toward visualizing your goal happening as you light your candle and as
it burns.
When the candle has completely burned through, you may wish to remove the gemstones, which
are now infused with the energy of your intention.
Keep them and use them in further magical workings or give them back to the Earth.
Always practice fire safety when burning any candles.
I have left some important fire safety tips below the video.