VIDEO: Simple Soy Wax Candles
Easy DIY Candles
In the past we have shared a tutorial for making homemade beeswax candles, but if you are interested in a different look, here is a simple tutorial for how to make a candle out of soy flakes. Soy wax is much less expensive than beeswax, so it gives you the option to make a lot of candles all at once. When you are finished, you can use your DIY candles in your home, or give them as wonderful hostess gifts, teacher appreciation gifts, bridal party favors or Mother’s Day gifts.
Tools
- Crock Pot or Double Boiler
- Scissors
- Low Temperature Hot Glue Gun
- Pliers
Materials
- Containers
- Soy Container Wax Flakes
- Cotton Wicks (size #1)
- Wick Tabs
- Wick Bar
Find links for some of these materials in Shop this Project below!
Candle Instructions and Tips
Watch our video below for a guide on how to make a candle in its most basic form. When picking out your containers, make sure they are glass or ceramic – anything but plastic, for obvious reasons! We found ours at West Elm. The ideal temperature for pouring wax is 135 degrees and we recommend not heating the wax above 185 degrees. If you want to do a bit of customizing, you can easily add some candle dye to make different colors or add essential oils to make them scented.
Connect With Us!
We would love to see the candles that you are making with this tutorial, so share your photos by emailing them to us or using #liagriffith in your posts! Leave your feedback in the comments below, or give us your project requests and suggestions for DIYs you would like to see next on the site. To join our international community of creatives, visit our membership page for options and info. We want you to join the maker’s movement with us, so don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! See you there ~ Lia & Team
Soy Flakes | Wicks | Wick Bar
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4 Comments
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EMMALEE
January 18, 2018 at 12:25am
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Sheila
July 2, 2017 at 6:35pm
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Ethel
May 29, 2017 at 1:05pm
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Lia
May 30, 2017 at 8:30am
@Ethel
Back to the TopAwesome video I appreciate u making this video I am now ready for my own candle making ….
This looks easy enough for a beginner like me, I will try, thanks.
This is such a helpful video. I’ve always wanted to make candles by myself but I never knew where to start. Now I do. Thank you so much!!
You’re so welcome, have fun!