Fall Leaf Candle Holder and Fall Candle Tutorial
Learn how to make an easy but beautiful fall leaf candle holder. This also has directions for a soy, beeswax, and coconut oil fall candle made with essential oils.
This fall candle is so pretty, but it's very easy to make. You can turn any candle in a glass jar into a fall leaf candle, and you don't have to make the candle. I made my candle with a fall essential oil blend.
To make the candle and the candle holder, you will need:
- 6 ounces soy wax
- 6 tablespoons beeswax
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 160 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 40 drops coffee essential oil
- 40 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
- Mason jar (use a jar with smooth sides)
- Wick (I recommend using a size 6)
- Mod Podge or hot glue
Start by attaching the fall leaves to the jar. I tried to use Mod Podge, but my leaves were thick and didn't want to stick. I used a small dot of hot glue on the edges of the leaves. Then I used a pencil to press them down. Keep adding leaves around the jar until you're happy with how it looks.
Then use a double boiler to melt the soy wax, beeswax, and coconut oil. Remove from heat and let cool. Then add the essential oils and stir well for 1 minute.
Dip the wick into the wax and place it in the bottom of the jar. Let it sit for a minute to harden the wax. Then carefully pour the hot wax into the jar. Mine overfilled a little, so I poured leftovers into soufflé cups and will use them as wax melts.
The candle won't get hot enough to melt the hot glue if you used a high temp glue. You can place the candle on a small plate if you'd like. Be sure to click over to the original blog post for more information and where to get supplies.
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I love your candle! I am interested in trying some candle making and would like to know about the combination of soy/beeswax/coconut oil you used. Why mix these and how did you come up with the proportions?
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Why not just purchase jar candle and decorate with leaves? Honestly that what I thought you did. Love the sweet look and will do with purchased jar candle