DIY Candles
How to make DIY candles in baby food jars with soy wax and essential oils. These candles make great Christmas neighbor gifts or party favors!
Makes 20 candles
Cost $50
Equipment
- Hot Glue Gun
- Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup
- Popsicle Sticks (optional)
- Hair clips (optional)
Supplies
- 3 lbs. Natural Soy Wax
- 20 Candle Wicks
- 3 oz Scented Oil peppermint, vanilla, or candy cane scent
- 20 Small Glass Jars
Instructions
Prep before making DIY Candles
- Clean glass jars thoroughly and dry them.
- Hot glue the wick and wick tabs in the center on bottom of each jar.
- Use popsicle sticks or hair clips to hold wicks up and keep them centered.
Melt and Pour Wax
- Melt wax flakes in a pyrex glass measuring cup in the microwave.
- Use candy thermometer or meat thermometer to track temperature while gently stirring flakes in between microwaving until melted. It is ready to use when thermometer reads 180-185 degrees F.
- Add fragrance oil or essential oil and stir.
- Run a hair dryer for a few seconds to warm up the glass jars just before pouring wax into them. This will help the wax bond with the glass instead of making holes along the sides.
- Pour the wax into the jars and let it cool to around 150 degrees. Leave some space at the top so it won't spill over when it's melted again.
- Keep the wicks straight using hair clips or popsicle sticks until wax is cooled completely.
- Once the candle is cooled, cut the wick to ¼ inch tall.
Pro Tips
- Let the candle cool undisturbed for 24 hours before burning.
- If cracks or any other imperfections do appear over the top, run a hair dryer over the top on low. It'll melt the top layer and settle beautifully with a slightly frosty appearance.