Candles are a must have for a cosy home and candle making is much easier than you think!
Our beginner friendly recipe is really simple and only uses 2 ingredients! We are using natural candle wax and natural essential oils for this recipe.
Not only is it easy for anyone to make candles, it is also really therapeutic and rewarding. So get ready to fill your home with homemade candles!
Why Make Homemade Candles?
High quality store bought candles can be very expensive and may be made with synthetic paraffin wax. Making your own candle is not only more affordable but it uses soy wax flakes which is a more natural and environmentally friendly option.
But most importantly, it’s a fun activity to do at home! Whether you want to make your own candles or make them as gifts, it is a fun way to get creative!
Let’s have a go at our simple homemade candle recipe…
Simple Container Candle Recipe
Our simple recipe uses just 2 ingredients: natural soy wax and essential oil. This soy candle is a scented candle using lavender essential oil. Like most essential oils, lavender does not have a strong scent when burning the candle compared to fragrance oils. It will give off a beautiful aroma, but it may not fill your room with lavender.
If you’re looking for something more in depth, check out our soy candle recipe!
Equipment:
- Digital scales
- Digital thermometer
- Silicone spatula/ spoon
- Heatproof bowl
- Plastic measuring jugs
- Glass candle container/ mason jar
- Pre waxed candle wicks
- Wick stickers
- Wick holder
Ingredients:
- Soy wax flakes 250g
- Lavender essential oil 25g
Method:
1. Prepare the container
- Before making the candle, make sure your container and wick are ready
- Place a wick sticker on the bottom of your wick and place it to the bottom of the container
- Lay the wick holder on the top of your container, with the wick in the centre hole
2. Weigh the soy wax
- Weigh the soy wax into a heatproof bowl
- Heat the wax in a double boiler or place your bowl of soy wax over a saucepan with boiling water
- Continuously stir the wax until it has fully melted
- Once the wax has completely melted, remove the bowl from the heat and leave to cool
3. Add the essential oils
- Weigh out the lavender essential oil in a separate bowl
- Test the temperature of the melted wax, you want it to be about 57°C
- Once the melted wax has reached this temperature, add the essential oils
- Continuously stir the mixture while it cools to avoid it solidifying on the edges
4. Pour the wax into a container
- Test the temperature of the wax, it should be around 40°C
- Once the wax has cooled, slowly pour the melted wax into your container
- Make sure to hold the wick holder as you pour the mixture to keep the wick centered
- Leave the candle to set for 2 weeks and trim the wick to about ½ an inch
- Test the candle by burning it for around 4 hours (you want the candle to melt to the edges)
Continue Reading
Now you know how to make your own homemade candles, why not continue reading?
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How did you find this homemade candle recipe? Let us know how you got on in the comments!
