DIY Essential Oil Candles
Learning how to make scented candles may sound intimidating, but you'll be surprised at how simple it really is! These DIY essential oil candles are toxic-free and clean burning. This is a perfect craft for a girls' night in.
Servings 4 candles
Cost $20
Equipment
- microwave
Ingredients
- 4 mason jars can also use small bowls or mugs - here are some I like!
- 1 wick-centering tool
- 1 pound soy wax
- 4 candle wicks make sure the wick is taller than your container! Here are some other options.
- 1 large glass measuring cup
- 1 orangewood stick to stir the wax with - a popsicle stick or chopstick can work as well.
- essential oils you can use whatever oils you have on hand - see the notes below for some suggested pairings.
Instructions
- Center and attach your wick. Use the wick-centering tool then attach it using either the stickers included in this kit, or a dab of hot glue.
- Melt the wax in your glass measuring cup. Melt the wax in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted.
- Add 40 drops of essential oils to the wax. BEFORE ADDING OILS- make sure you read this section about the flash point of essential oils.
- Pour wax into the container.
- Let the wax harden. The wax will harden faster if you stick it in the fridge—but I left mine out overnight and it was ready the next morning.
- Trim the wick. Trim the wick to 1/4″ length above the wax.
- Light and enjoy! See, making DIY essential oil candles is easy!
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Notes
You can use any essential oils you have on hand. I personally use and love Plant Therapy.
For suggested scent pairings, review the section within the post titled "Best Scents for Essential Oil Candles".