Easy Homemade Soy Candles! {DIY Mason Jar Candle}

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

Homemade Soy Candles

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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

What Do I Need to Make My Own Soy Candles?

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

1. Soy Wax Flakes
2. Candle Wicks
3. Wick Stickers
4. Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil
5. Mason Jars or Tea Cups

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!”

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This DIY Candle Project:

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

Supplies Needed to make Homemade Soy Candles:

• 2 Regular Mouth 8 oz. Mason Jars {Half Pint}
• Natural Soy Wax
• Natural Candle Wicks
• Wick Stickers
• Optional: Peppermint Essential Oil for a lightly scented candle or Candle Fragrance Oil for a stronger scented candle

Instructions to make Homemade Soy Candles:

• Attach bottom of wick to wick sticker, then affix wick sticker to the inside base of the jar. {have two 8 oz. jars ready}
• 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.
• Microwave wax for 1 minute, stir, then for 30 second increments (stirring in between each time), until wax has completely melted.
• 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}
• Stir well, then carefully pour into your two 8 oz. mason jars you prepared with wicks.
• 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.
• Allow wax to solidify overnight, prop the top of the wicks upright, trim the wicks, and you’re done!

What You’ll Need To Make This Candle:

Regular Mouth 8 oz. Mason Jars

Candle Fragrance Oil

Natural Soy Wax

Natural Candle Wicks

Wick Stickers

Wasn’t that SO easy?

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

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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