Easy DIY Homemade Candles

STEP 1 - Prepare the jars by securing the wicks to the inside bottom of jars with the little stickers that are included with the wicks.

STEP 2 - Using the wick holders, pull each wick through the center of the wick holder to hold it stable.

STEP 3 - Next, it's time to do some math. Our candle jars were 10 ounces each, but we wanted to leave a little room in the top of the jar, so we figured 8 ounces for each candle. We made 4 candles at a time, so 4 x 8 = 32 ounces. So we weighed out 32 ounces of soy wax. It's important to note here to use a scale to weigh your wax, don't try to use a measuring cup. Trust me it just doesn't work out correctly. If you don't have a kitchen scale, you can measure, but just know that if you measure out 8 ounces of wax, when it melts it is not 8 ounces.

STEP 4 - Melt the soy wax. We used the microwave on high for one minute intervals (stirring the wax each time) until the wax was melted and at a temperature of around 170 degrees fahrenheit. You can also use a candle melting pitcher. We have one, but we found it was quicker to use the microwave.

STEP 5 - Add the essential oils or fragrance oils and stir. The general rule of thumb in adding the fragrance oil is 1 ounce (which is 2 tablespoons) to 16 ounces of wax. So in our case, we added 1 tablespoon of fragrance oil for each 8 ounce candle. We chose not to, but if you would like to color your candles add the candle wax dye at this point too.

STEP 6 - Using extreme caution, pour the melted, scented wax into your jars. If the wick moves, pull it straight and tight in the wick holder.

STEP 7 - Place your candles in a safe, dry place to set up.

STEP 8 - Trim the wicks and place lids on the completely cooled candles.

STEP 9 - Allow the candles to cure for at least 48 hours before burning them.

It's just that easy. For a more complete tutorial, along with extra tips and the complete supply list, please see my blog post - Easy DIY Candle Making.