Soy Candle Making Easy Instructions

Making soy candles at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they also burn longer and cleaner than traditional candles made with paraffin wax. Plus, you can customize them with your own choice of scents and colors.
Here's what you'll need to get started:

• Soy wax flakes

• Candle wicks

• Glass jars or containers

• Essential oils or fragrance oils (optional) - See my blog on Fragrance Oils as this is one of the most important parts to get right for a great scent throw.

• Dye blocks or liquid dye (optional)

• A double boiler or microwave-safe container

• A thermometer

• Wooden skewers or chopsticks or wick holders

• A glue gun

• Scissors or Candle Wick Trimmer

Instructions:

1. Measure out the Soy Wax flakes using a scale and add them to a microwave-safe container or the top of a Double Boiler. If you are using a microwave, heat the wax in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it is fully melted. If you are using a Double Boiler, heat the wax until it is fully melted, stirring occasionally.

2. While the wax is melting, prepare your wicks. If you are using pre-tabbed wicks, attach them to the bottom of your jars or containers using a glue gun. If you are using wick stickers or wick sustainer tabs, attach them to the wick and then place the wick in the center of the jar. If you are using wick wire, attach the wick wire to the wick, and then use a wooden skewer or wick holders to hold the wick in place.

3. Once the wax is fully melted and at about 175 to 185 degrees, add in any essential oils or fragrance oils and dye, if using. Stir well to combine.

4. Using a thermometer, ensure that the Soy Wax temperature is between 130-150°F (54-66°C). If the Wax is too hot, it can cause the wick to break or the candle to tunnel. If the wax is too cold, it will not adhere properly to the jar.

5. Carefully pour the melted wax into the jar, making sure to leave about a 1/4-inch space at the top.

6. Allow the candle to cool completely before trimming the wick to about 1/4 inch.

Light your candle and enjoy!

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Tips:

• If you want to make multiple candles at once, you can use a large microwave-safe container or a crockpot set to low heat to melt the wax.

• Avoid using metal containers, as they can affect the scent and color of the candle.

• Experiment with different essential oils and fragrance oils to create your own unique scents.

• If you are using liquid dye, be sure to stir it well to avoid clumps. A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.

• Making soy candles at home can be a fun and enjoyable activity, and the end result is a beautifully scented and natural candle that you can enjoy for hours on end.

Happy candle making!

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