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How to Make Soy Candles
Mix and match your favourite scents with this easy and fun soy candle recipe.
Cost
$25
Equipment
Hot glue gun and glue
Double boiler
Thermometer
Kitchen scale
Paper cup
Chopsticks or clothespins
Supplies
Heat-safe container
450
g
soy wax
1
6-inch
waxed and wired wick with tabs
28
ml
heat-friendly essential oil
Instructions
Attach your wick tab to the bottom centre of your container by using hot glue.
Using a double boiler, melt the soy wax until it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add your essential oil of choice and stir well.
Cool to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour it into the container until it is 1/2 inch from the top.
Use chopsticks or a clothespin to hold the wick in place.
Let the candles cool in a warm room. Once set, trim the wicks to 1/4 inch above the wax.