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!

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

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…

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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…

• 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

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!”

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?

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!

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?

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