How to Make Soy Candles
Mix and match your favourite scents with this easy and fun soy candle recipe.
Equipment
- 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.