Hello my Darlings, and welcome to my spell candle series.
Today I am going to create a spell candle for House Blessing.
This candle can be used to bless your home, cleanse a space, and it makes a magical house
warming gift.
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 witchcraft, voodoo, hoodoo and all kinds of magic, ritual, and
spellcraft.
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 of wax.
This amount of wax will nicely fill this 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 chosen this jar because it has a wide opening so that I can add my ingredients to
the top of the candle artfully to make it aesthetically pleasing.
And also because it will be easy to fill and not likely to tip over when lit, for fire
safety.
I have created a book of shadows page for this particular 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 to slowly melt your wax.
As you wait for the wax to melt, this is the perfect time to add your energy and intention
as you stir the melting wax.
When making your own House Blessing 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 Rosemary oil to add the magic of the herb and the clean scent as the candle
burns.
As I add my oil and as I stir it into the wax I add my energy and intention and visualize
the finished candle.
Rosemary is an herb for both House Blessing and protection making it wonderful for any
magical workings relating to House Blessing.
I am also adding dried rosemary to the wax.
I want to make sure that this element is ground up very finely, to almost a powdery consistency
before adding it 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.
I am also adding sweetgrass.
Sweetgrass is an extremely positive herb that will protect your home from negativity and
instill a sense of focus, peace, and tranquility.
Sweetgrass can open you up to receiving new opportunities and encourages good luck to
come into your life and home.
The third ingredient I am adding is orange peel.
This powder is easy to make at home.
Just dry strips of orange peel slowly in the oven until they harden.
Then pulse it in a spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle.
Orange peel attracts good luck and good fortune to your home.
Oranges embody the Sun’s energy.
It lifts the spirit & radiates positivity.
Once you have included the ingredients you want inside the candle it is time to add a
color.
I am using a color that corresponds to the kind of magic I will do with my candle.
In this case, for House Blessing.
I am adding several drops of royal blue colorant.
In color magic, the color blue corresponds to House Blessing, it promotes peace and calm
and is a color of domestic harmony.
The wax will lighten as it cools, going from clear to white.
The cooling process will also lighten whatever color you have added.
Make sure to add enough colorant to the wax to make the liquid wax appear darker than
the final color you desire.
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 am putting a small piece of removable mounting putty on the bottom of my candle wick to stick
it to the jar.
I am adding a binder clip to the top of the wick to hold it straight up.
I slide two chopsticks under the binder clip on each side of the wick to 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’m adding Lapis Lazuli.
One of the most well known magical properties of lapis lazuli is strengthening bonds between
friends and family.
Lapis lazuli brings the enduring qualities of honesty and compassion.
Lapis lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect
and truth.
I am adding a blue apatite glitter to the candle to add a bit of sparkle to the top.
I love to add glitter to all of my crafts.
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 for any spellwork relating to House Blessing.
Light it intentionally to bless a room in your home or cleanse a space.
Focus energy toward visualizing your goal happening as you light your candle and as
it burns.
This candle could also make a magical house warming gift.
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.