What You’ll Need:
- Natural Soy Wax Flakes
- Candlemaking Pitcher
- 6 oz. Candle Tins
- Candle Wicks
- Wick Holders
- Citrus Blend Essential Oil (for fragrance)
- Hot Glue Gun (optional)
I begin by using a small dab of hot glue to secure the tab of the candle wick to the bottom of the container. This step is optional, but I find it to be helpful in making the other steps run smoothly. Fill the candlemaking pitcher with the desired amount of wax flakes. Note: I filled my pitcher about 2/3 full of wax flakes to make 7 six ounce candles. Place the pitcher inside a pot of boiling water or double boiler over low heat (approximately 150-180 degrees F), stirring frequently, until wax has fully melted. Mix in 20-30 drops of essential oil for fragrance.
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I love these! What a great gift idea and the printables are such a special touch! I’d love to add these to a little spa gift basket this Christmas!
I bought all the supplies from Amazon and they arrived yesterday afternoon! Can’t wait to get started on these this Saturday for Christmas gifts for friends. I know this is a big request, but is there anyway you would offer that same printable label kraft sheet but with instead of “Citrus Fresh” the words “Holiday Joy”? I am using the Holiday essential oil from doTERRA in these candles, but adore your label so much.
Thank you for sharing your tutorial. I really want to try to make some candles sometime soon. Pinned, sharing…
What a lovely tutorial. The labels for the candles are darling. Just wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this at our weekly link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2015/03/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-132.html
This is a great tutorial on candle making. I’m inspired to give it a try! Thank you for linking up with us at the #PureBlogLove Link Party! Please join us again Thursday night at 8 p.m. EST. http://www.homemadefoodjunkie.com. I can’t wait to see what you bring!
These would be such wonderful little gifts! They’d go especially well in a spa gift basket!
I love these! You make it look so easy I just might try it. Thanks for the printable as well! Featuring on tomorrow’s Mom 2 Mom Monday Linkup. Thanks for joining!
Thank you very much for sharing this tutorial – and also these lovely printables <3 ! I will pin it to my DIY board on Pinterest. xx Moni
What an awesome tutorial – I love this! My daughter loves soy candles, so I am going to have to try it! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY…I’m pinning and sharing!
Hi you don’t say what type of wick to use, or the pouring temperatures of the wax???
In the post supply list, I have linked to the exact wicks that I used. Simply click that link and you will be taken to the product. I do not use a thermometer when making candles. I simply pour the wax when it has all melted; however, the melting point for soy wax flakes is around 120 degrees, and the pouring temperature will generally be around 130 degrees. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this great tutorial. I really want to try to make my own candles. These soya based candles are great for a greenie like me since they are more eco-friendly.
I am stopping by from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
I’ve always wanted to try to make my own candles. And I love these printables! Thanks for linking up at Found & Foraged!
I had no idea that it was this easy to make something like this! What adorable gifts!
I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party Monday’s-Thursday!
Have a great weekend!
Karen
Happy WW and thank you for linking up and sharing with the OMHG WW link up! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week! xx Ashleigh @SimplyWright
I appreciate how easy you make this look, seems you have got a system, thats great. I tired to make just a few candles and decided to leave to those that have more patients. lol.
Thanks for sharing your post on the Oh My Heartsie Girl ww this week.
Hope you have a great day!
Karren
Thanks for the great tutorial. I have not yet made my own candles, but this looks achievable. Have a wonderful week!