Our candle making workshops are always so popular - so we’re sharing some tips with you on how to make them at home!
Items Needed:
Heating source - pyrex glass cup or any microwave safe dish/ double boiler for stovetop
Small measuring cup for fragrance oil
Container of choice (Jelly Mason Jar)
Fragrance oil of choice from:
The Flaming Candle (based in Georgia)
Mixing spoon/ wooden stirrer
Directions:
Melt soy wax using the double boiler method or in the microwave using short heating increments (5 minutes) to not burn the wax (do not reach higher than 200°F).
Pour melted soy wax into the candle wax pouring pitcher or directly into the mason jar for mixing (or any other glass jar).
In a small glass measuring cup, pour fragrance oil (1 ounce per 16 ounce of melted soy wax; 0.5 ounce for 8 ounce melted soy wax). If using a plastic cup for fragrance oil, be sure to not let fragrance oil sit in plastic for too long because it will melt.
When the melted soy wax reaches 180°F, mix in the fragrance oil for approximately 2 minutes.
While the melted soy wax cools, get the candle jar ready by sticking the wick to the center of the jar using a wick sticker.
When the melted soy wax reaches 135°F to 125°F, pour it into the candle jar with the wick.
Center the wick using a center tool or stirrer.
Once the candle sets completely, cut the wick to 1/4”.
Close jar and let the candle sit for approximately 2 weeks before burning it to give it curing time.
Great Resources:
*Blog post from Marvi Beauty