Video Tutorial: 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 & Materials

• Crock Pot or Double Boiler
• Scissors
• Low Temperature Hot Glue Gun
• Pliers
• Containers
• Soy Container Wax Flakes
• Cotton Wicks (size #1)
• Wick Tabs
• Wick Bar

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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.

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