How to Make Soy Wax Candles
Ignite your creativity! Learn the art of candle making with our guide on how to make soy wax candles at home.
Servings: 1 Candle
Equipment
- Jar or cup (to hold your candle) Coffee mugs also work well!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the soy wax gently to a liquid using a wax melter or double boiler. (Note: If you have a block of soy wax, I recommend shredding it into small pastilles before melting to speed up the process.)
- While the wax is melting, glue the candle wick to the bottom of the glass jar or cup.
- Once the wax is melted completely, remove it from the heat, allow it to cool to around 150°F, and then stir in the fragrance oils.
- Carefully pour the wax into the candle, taking care not to splash any on your skin. Wear gloves!
- Center the wick using bamboo skewers or pencils.
- Allow the candle to harden completely before lighting.
Notes
Want to see the process in action? Don't miss the step-by-step images in the post above!
Trim the candle wick to about 1/4 inch before lighting.
If you want to use candle fragrance oils, refer to the instructions on the back of the package for proper dilution. Most artificial fragrances are used at around 6% of the total weight.