Can You Put Cinnamon in Candles?

Can I add ground cinnamon to candles? You could add ground cinnamon to your candles, but I don't recommend it. Ground cinnamon won't scent the wax, and most of the spice will sink to the bottom of the candle container.

Can you put ground cinnamon in a candle?

For best results, when wax is melted, place candy thermometer in wax and bring to wax manufacturer's recommended temperature for adding fragrance. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground cloves for about every 2 cups of melted wax.

Can you put spices in candle wax?

Adding dried herbs to the hot wax during candle-making gives fragrance and texture to the candles. Herbs suited for candle-making include rosemary, lavender, thyme, mint, hyssop, bergamot, savory and germander. You can add a great deal of herbs to your wax, depending on personal preference.