October 16, 2024DIY
Warmth & Light Natural Soy Candle
Candles are classic. This easy DIY candle recipe is scented with your choice of natural essential oils, and clean-burning soy wax is an eco-friendly alternative to paraffin.
An unbleached cotton wick ensures the most natural, clean-burning candle possible. Beautiful and elegant. Simple as that.
Yields 220mL jar
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups soy wax
- 120 drops essential oil (such as peppermint)
- candle wick
- putty
- wick placer
- 220mL heat proof container
Instructions:
- With putty, attach the bottom of the wick to the center of your chosen heat-proof container, such as a 220-mL glass jar.
- Gently melt the wax in an old pot that will not be used for anything else.
- While wax is melting (do not allow it to overheat), center the wick in the container with a wick placer.
- Place the canister on a flat, heat-safe surface. It can help to lay down old rags or paper towels to catch potential spills.
- Once the wax is fully melted, remove from heat.
- Add essential oils.
- Carefully pour melted wax into the prepared vessel.
- Let stand until completely cool and firm, or overnight.
- Lay scissors flat across the top of the canister and trim the wick.
- Decorate the container as desired.
Light this candle on a cozy night and enjoy the natural ambiance.