Diy Soy Candles In Mason Jars

Half pint 8 oz jelly jars melting pot pitcher or an old saucepan to melt the wax in link goes to melting pot i have larger pot to use as a double boiler soy wax the link goes to the exact wax i used wicks scale any digital scale should work thermometer.

Diy soy candles in mason jars. Palmarosa peppermint lavender star anise etc although feel free to use. Soy candle wax flakes color dye blocks or chips essential oils or candle scents. Natural soy wax flakes colored wax squares or crayons wide mouth mason jars any size wax candle wicks glass measuring jar essential oils best ones for candles. In a separate bowl mix corn syrup and water.

Fray the top and bottom edges of the fabric by pulling threads off of the top and bottom. 1 lb bag of soy wax flakes very easy to work with wax colorant. 1 pot big enough for the pyrex to fit in items 4 and 5 will be your double boiler. Place wax flakes in a glass measuring cup and heat in the microwave for about 2 3 minutes or until completely melted.

Jars ready pour 4 cups of soy wax flakes into microwavable dish i like to use my 4 cup measuring cup that has an easy pouring spout. Instructions to make homemade soy candles. Using a clean paint brush spread some of the corn syrup and water mixture on the insides of. To make mason jar candles start by securing the wick to the bottom of the jar with hot glue then place 2 pencils over the mouth of the jar on either side of the wick.

Cut 3 pieces of twine. Wrap the fabric around the mason jar and then tie the pieces of twine around the mason jar. Premium wax if you would like a more natural candle you can buy either soy wax or beeswax 2. Per candle candle making pitcher pint sized mason jars 8 candle wicks wick holders optional but helpful wax colorant fragrance oil of choice we used 20 drops of passion fruit fragrance oil.

Wooden spoon pencil hot pads. Diy mason jar soy candles 1 cut a piece of fabric i bought my fabric at hobby lobby. 1 four 4 cup pyrex glass measuring cup. 1 mason jar this one was about 7 ounces 3.

Trim the wick to be a few inches taller than your mason jar then use a hot glue gun or glue tab to stick the metal disc to the center of the bottom of the jar. Have two 8 oz. Here are the basic supplies you ll need. Chips bars or in liquid form candle pouring pot medium sized wicks and wick stickums wick holder sticks wooden spoon scent oil of your choice optional pint sized mason jar cute material or card to finish off your candle.

Stove or hot plate soy wax flakes approx 4 cups or 1 lb.