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Easy Homemade Soy Candles! (DIY Mason Jar Candle)

October 10, 2016 By Heidi 10 Comments

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Making candles is so easy and fun!  Check out this easy step-by-step tutorial for making Homemade Soy Candles!

Then be sure to check out this HUGE List of Easy Mason Jar Gift Ideas, too!

How to Make Soy Candles

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Homemade Soy Candles

Have you been thinking about making your own candles?  Or wondering… is it easy to make your own soy candles?

Well, I’ve got to tell you… Homemade Soy Candles are SO simple to make!

You can even customize and change up the look by using different jars or tea cups, and change up the scent using different Essential Oils or Fragrance Oils!

This fun DIY project also makes the perfect homemade Gifts in a Jar!  One of my favorites to make is Peppermint Candles for the perfect little Christmas gift!

So are you ready to make some of your own?

Let’s get started!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your very own Homemade Candles…

Related: 101 Gifts in a Jar Recipes (Unique Homemade Gifts)

What Materials Can You Make Candles In?

When it comes to candle making, you’ll want to pour your wax into any non-porous and non-flammable container.

A few of my favorite options are…

  • Coffee Mugs
  • Jelly Jars
  • Mason Jars
  • Tea Cups

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What Do I Need to Make My Own Soy Candles?

You’ll just need the following supplies to make your candles…

  • Natural Soy Wax Flakes
  • Natural Candle Wicks
  • Wick Stickers – to help the wicks stick to the bottom of the jars
  • Fragrance Oil – Essential Oil can be substituted for a much lighter scent.
  • 2 Regular Mouth 8 oz. Mason Jars – or Tea Cups, Coffee Mugs, or Jelly Jars

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Homemade Soy Candle Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these Homemade Soy Candles…

Diane writes: “Perfect for Christmas gifts!”

Sarah writes: “I did lavender scent. This was a super easy project!”

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Instructions to make Homemade Soy Candles

1. Attach bottom of wick to wick sticker, then affix wick sticker to the inside base of the jar. {have two 8 oz. jars ready}

2. Pour 4 cups of Soy Wax flakes into microwavable dish – I like to use my 4 cup measuring cup that has an easy pouring spout.

3. Microwave wax for 1 minute, stir, then for 30 second increments (stirring in between each time), until wax has completely melted.

4. After wax has melted, add in 100 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil or other choice of Essential Oil scent for a lightly scented candle, or around 1 oz {or 30 ml} of Candle Fragrance Oil for a stronger scented candle. {I prefer using the Fragrance Oils for more luscious, highly scented candles}

5. Stir well, then carefully pour into your two 8 oz. mason jars you prepared with wicks.

6. As the wax dries, you can keep the wick propped up by laying 2 pencils across the top of the jar, and resting the wick on top.

7. Allow wax to solidify overnight, prop the top of the wicks upright, trim the wicks, and you’re done!

Wasn’t that SO easy?

Soy Candle Making Tutorial

The first time I made candles I seriously couldn’t believe how easy they were to make!

Now go make some for your living room and bedroom, stash some in the closet in case the lights go out during those wild wind storms.

Then also make sure to dress up a bunch of extras with cute ribbon, twine, etc. to give as sweet homemade Gifts in a Jar!

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A BIG thanks to our sweet friend Rachel for sharing this fabulous diy idea!

Now go have some fun making your own Homemade Soy Candles and giving some as gifts this year!

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So have YOU ever made Homemade Soy Candles before?

Leave a comment & share!

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    • Crystal McCaskill says

      October 15, 2019 at 6:12 am

      Can you tell me if I can paint the outside of the mason jar before pouring in the wax?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 15, 2019 at 9:05 am

        Hi Crystal ~ absolutely! Here are two different tutorials for how to paint mason jars…

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/08/painted-mason-jar-pencil-holders.html

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/05/painted-mason-jars.html

        Hope these help! 🙂

        Reply
    • Theresa says

      September 14, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Hello!
      Thank you for such a fantastic blog, full of wonderful ideas!
      I’m interested in making candles for the holiday season.
      How many drops of Fragrance oil do you recommend for a batch of 2 8oz candles?
      I plan on purchasing the premium grade oils that you have listed on the your page from Amazon.

      Reply
    • Bonnie Davis says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      HI …I haven’t made any soy candles yet..just been looking at all the ideas and different ways to melt..and add scents…do I have to use a thermometer…or not? Yours looked great…just needing some hints..before I start…kind of nervous but excited…thanks…Bonnie

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      • Heidi says

        September 8, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        Hi Bonnie ~ they seem kind of tricky to make, but they’re actually really easy! No thermometer is required. Hope that helps, and have fun making your candles! 🙂

        Reply
    • Mary says

      November 16, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Is there any way to color them or would you have to buy colored wax?

      Reply
    • Kimberly says

      October 10, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you! Wow–these would be inexpensive to make, too!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 13, 2016 at 10:59 am

        You’re very welcome, Kimberly! Yes… you can make a really big batch, and save some for yourself and give the rest as gifts! 🙂 Have FUN making your candles!

        Reply
    • Kimberly says

      October 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Oooooooo…I could do this now–thank you so much!! Thank you for providing links to the materials, too. About how many candles of this size can be made with the 10 lbs of wax?

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      • Heidi says

        October 10, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        You’re very welcome, Kimberly… they’re SO easy to make! The 10 lb bag makes approx. 20 candles if using 8 oz. jars. Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply

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