Rosemary Mint Soy Wax Candles
Simple rosemary mint soy candle made in a crockpot with soy wax and pure essential oils.
Servings: 2 candles
Equipment
- 2 mason jars, 8oz
- Tape, bamboo skewers, or metal wick holders
Ingredients
- 1 pound Soy wax
- Candle wicks
- 40 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 40 drops Peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Fill the bottom of the crockpot with 1" of water.
- Add wax to the top of the mason jars. Press the wax down firmly to fit as much wax in as possible.
- Place the jars into the crockpot, secure the lid and set heat to high.
- As the wax melts, add more of the soy shavings to keep the wax level ¼-½" from the top.
- Once the wax is completely melted, carefully remove the mason jars from the crockpot with a hot pad.
- Let them cool slightly, then add 20 drops of each essential oil to each candle.
- Center the wicks in the jars and hold them in place using tape, bamboo skewers, or a metal wick holder.
- Once the wax is completely hardened, 24-48 hours, remove the tape and trim wick to ½".
Notes
- For step-by-step images, see the post above.
- To use tape to hold up the wick, run a piece of tape across the top of the jar. Punch a hole in the center, then feed the wick through the hole till it bottoms out on the bottom of the jar.
- Don't trim your wick shorter than 1/2 inch; this can cause the candle to burn down in a tunnel shape.
- To clean any utensils used in candle making, wipe them with a paper towel to catch the wax before rinsing. This prevents clogged drains and keeps your supplies clean for next time!