Make Your Own Scented Soy Wax Candles

If you learn how to make scented soy wax candles then you will find that they are some of the best candles you can have. For one, they last longer than traditional wax candles and also burn with a scent that is more clean and fresh. It is better to try and make them as this will work out much cheaper for you in the long run.

Purchase the Required Products

Before you start to make your candles, you will need to buy the products you need. You can get a lot of these items from suppliers who make them in bulk. You should make sure that you only get a small amount of items if you’ve never made these candles before. This way you can ensure that if things go wrong you won’t have wasted too much. You will require water, boiler, wick, candle, wax dye, scented oil and a container to hold your soy wax candle.

Boil the Water

To start making your candles you need to pour some water in the base of a boiler and then bring it to a boil. You need to make sure you use a double boiler as this will prevent the wax from burning. You can mimic a double boiler if you don’t own one by placing a bowl in a saucepan.

Place the Wick at the Bottom of the Container

When you have brought the water to the boil, you then need to put the wick in the base of the container you are using. You need to find the perfect container for your soy candle. You should buy a candle that can be used over and over again if you are thinking of giving the candle as a present.

Add the Wax to the Top Part of the Boiler

The next step is to add the wax into the top portion of the double boiler or equivalent. It is now that you need to allow the wax to melt. As it starts to melt with the heat, you have to add the wax dye and the scented oil to the boiler. The dye will determine which color of your candle, and the scent will determine the fragrance the candle will give off. It’s important that you add more dye sometimes if you want your candle right. The reason is that wax appears darker when it is hot. However, when it cools down it might change to a color that is not to your liking. You should use the amount that is shown on the bottle when adding the scent to the boiler. If you use too much then this could cause the candle to burn incorrectly.

Allow the Candle to Set for a Few Hours

Finally, you need to pour the wax into the container and then let it set for a few hours until the candle is finished. You should make sure that the wax cools down totally before covering the candle. It is quite normal for a candle to sit overnight before you can light it. It’s important that you trim down the wick before it is lit. Once you have finished these steps, you will be left with fantastic scented soy wax candles that will be a great addition to any home.