DIY Autumn Candles
I always love the look of mason jar candles, and as the season was starting to change I decided I was craving the cozy feel of a candle burning. I found some mason jars at the dollar store and added wax. Since I already had everything to make candles this was a really quick and easy project!
These were the jars I picked up. They were less than £1 each and because of this I decided to use these rather than Ball jars or another brand since I wasn’t sure how they would turn out!
I had the supplies to make the wicks already as well as wax pellets. I wanted to use soy wax as I use less candles nowadays and that is a healthier wax to use as opposed to paraffin. For now I used up the things that I had to hand.
I measured out the wax pellets in the jar to get a good estimate of how much wax I would need.
I wanted to use a disposable container so I melted the wax in an old tin. I used a pan of boiling water to act as a double boiler.
I cut the wick to size, threaded through the metal disk and dipped the end of it in the wax. I then placed it in the centre of the jar.
I used a wooden stirrer to stir the wax as it melted.
I used a wooden skewer to tie the wicks to secure them while I poured the wax.
I allowed the wax to cool for a few minutes before adding some essential oils (this is to prevent the oils from vaporising). I used a citrus blend this time.
I stirred in the oil well before before pouring.
For the other candle I wanted to make an autumn scent using essential oils. However, because this was the first time adding scents I wanted to check how they would turn out before adding my expensive oils. So for a pumpkin spice candle I found a recipe using spices instead:
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning (I used mixed spice)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
I mixed these into the wax mixture and immediately poured into the jar.
I poured the wax carefully into the jars and the bottom of the wick stayed in place well. Alternatively, you can use a little glue to hold them in place.
Once cooled, I repeated all the first steps to fill in the hole that was left after the wax set. For some reason wax shrinks and creates a well once dry and I had forgotten this would happen.
This is the finished candle. This was so cheap, easy and simple to make and I love the cozy touch it adds to my autumn decor!
This is how the other candle turned out using the spices. I wasn’t too sure about the darker colour of the wax as I had only pictured white candles but it’s a little different than the other one.
There is something so cozy about a lit candle in autumn!
I can’t wait to find out how the scents turned out and I’ll definitely make these in the future and hopefully perfect them. I’m no expert at candle
making and made these from looking up a few instructions and my knowledge from when I’ve made them in the past.
I hope this post inspires you to have a go at making your own candles using everyday containers.
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~ Rachel ♡
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The darker one looks great also and should blend well with your decor.
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I LIKED THE DARKER COLORED Made me miss the ole timey honey that still had the honey comb in it.
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Looks and sounds easy thank for sharing!! Can't wait to make a candle or two!!
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have fun!
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Awesome. I have always wanted to try candles, you made it so easy. Could they be colored with food coloring?
Why does my candle wicking not burn. I've tried more than one kind.
Dee
I’m more surprised that the jars didn’t crack when the hot wax was poured in! Was the wax cool some at first or it didn’t get that hot because of the double boiler thing? They look awesome though!! I have an allergy to store bought candles and though expensive, PartyLite candles are the only ones that don’t give me headaches. I will have to try these!!