Easy Homemade Soy Candles! {gift in a jar}

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?  I’ve got to tell you… Homemade Soy Candles are so easy to make!

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

These also make the perfect homemade Gifts in a Jar!  One of my favorites to make is Peppermint Candles… the perfect little Christmas gift!

Are you ready to make some of your own?  Let’s get started!

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Homemade Soy Candles

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 80 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil or other choice of Essential Oil scent for a lightly scented candle, or 40ml 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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Have YOU ever made Homemade Soy Candles before?

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