Handmade Diy Soy Candles

Half pint 8 oz jelly jars melting pot pitcher or an old saucepan to melt the wax in link goes to melting pot i have larger pot to use as a double boiler soy wax the link goes to the exact wax i used wicks scale any digital scale should work thermometer.

Handmade diy soy candles. Directions for making diy soy candles. I purchased a two pound bag. The wick centering devices were too small for my containers so i didn t use them this time around but i m sure they will be handy in the future. You will need about double the wax flakes for the size of your container.

And there you have it diy soy candles that smell amazing and would normally set you back as much as 30. Here are the basic supplies you ll need. I found mine at hobby lobby but other stores carry it. It can also be found on line etsy is a good option.

Materials needed to make diy soy candles. Basic supplies for making soy candles 2 cups soy wax flakes for container candles available at your local craft supply store glass bowl saucepan wooden spoon candy thermometer essential oils lavender vanilla ginger nutmeg etc wick sized to fit container glass jar or other container. And it came with 10 lbs of soy wax flakes 100 wicks and 2 wick centering devices. And it really is super easy.

Although it might seem a bit of an investment to pick up the candlemaking supplies and ingredients to be able to do this craft but long term you re saving loads of your hard earned cash on birthday gifts and home decor. Soy candle wax small 4oz mason jars lemon essential oils wicks large craft stick for stirring small craft sticks for holding wicks.