How To Make Soy Candles In A Few Easy Steps

venturist | Mar 31, 2010 |

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You may look at soy candles and think they are beautiful, but did you know that you can actually learn how to make soy candles right at home? The process of making soy candles is quick and easy. The ingredients are cheap and easy to find. There are a few easy steps you need to follow to make your own lovely soy candles.

If you are just getting started with this it is probably best if you stick to making container soy candles at least for the meantime, as these are the easiest to create. For those of you who have tried making regular paraffin wax candles before you are sure to find this process much easier and less time consuming. Even if you do happen to spill a bit the soy wax is very easy to wipe off so you do not have to sit there and pick and scrape at it. If you have ever tried to scrub up any paraffin wax you have spilled you more than understand just how true this is.

First you need to focus on gathering together all the supplies you are going to need. If you want to follow just a basic soy wax recipe then you will need about a pound of soy wax, a mason jar to hold the candle, some fragrance oil and wax dye. The colors and fragrances are pretty much up to you and your own personal preference. This is nice because it allows you to really put your own personality into each candle and then each candle will have its own purpose.

Each has its own purpose and lavender for instance is used to relieve stress and promote relaxation. On the other hand if you wanted a candle that was going to refresh and energize you when you lit it, lemon or sunflower would be a more ideal choice. Once you have all your supplies and are ready to get started, you want to heat up the wax and continue heating it until the wax has melted completely. Once you have it melted add in the fragrance oil and begin to stir.

Keep stirring until everything is blended together well then take the pot off the heat and quickly pour the mixture into your mason jar. Wait until the wax has dried just a bit and then put the wick in the center. The wick must be kept straight and still for about twelve hours, until the wax has dried completely. Using a clothespin or pencil is usually best to keep it straight.