How to Make Aromatherapy Jar Candles

Make your own aromatherapy jar candles for a unique, superior product and save money at the same time. Aromatherapy jar candles are fun to burn and they make excellent gifts. You can even make scented natural or soy candles in a jar. Once you master the technique, you can begin experimenting with essential oils, scents and other additives. To save money, recycle wax from spent candles or buy soy wax in bulk. Here are directions to make your own aromatherapy jar candles.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Jars
• Wicks
• Wax
• Essential Oils

Make Aromatherapy Jar Candles from Scratch

1. 

   Find or purchase containers for your aromatherapy jar candles. Pint- and quart-sized glass canning jars are ideal. Bottles with long necks (such as some of the ones pictured) should be avoided as they will be difficult to light and a potential fire hazard. Empty glass jelly jars or condiment jars often make good candle jars.

2. Locate wax for your aromatherapy jar candles. Beeswax is the best wax available, but can be quite expensive. Look for natural waxes such as soy as an alternative. Paraffin is cheap and easy, but not recommended for indoor burning because of its carcinogenic properties.

3. 
   Essential oils

   Choose essential oils for the aromatherapy jar candles. You'll add about five drops per two cups of dry wax flakes, once the wax is melted and removed from the heat source.

4. Make the aromatherapy jar candles according to the directions that came with your wax, or find a recipe online that is specific to your materials. Follow the steps carefully to make lovely scented aromatherapy jar candles. The basic steps are as follows:

5. Melt the flaked wax according to specifications for the wax you are using. For example, beeswax must be melted in a double boiler, while some vegetable waxes can be heated in the microwave. Proper melting of the wax is key to your aromatherapy jar candles.

6. 
   Essential oils

   Add the essential oils to the melted wax after removing from heat. Stir to incorporate.

7. Set the wick in the jar and pour the wax into the jar while keeping the wick in place (A wick setter may come in handing for making the aromatherapy jar candles.)

8. 

   Allow the aromatherapy jar candles to cool until solid before lighting or wrapping to give as a gift.

Tips & Warnings

• Read more about candle making, making jar candles and soy candle making to further your hobby. See book suggestions under Resources, below.
• Start your own candle making business from home. Sell homemade soy candles at a profit to generate extra income.

Resources

• Candlemaking for Fun & Profit (book)
• The Candlemaker's Companion: A Complete Guide to Rolling, Pouring, Dipping, and Decorating Your Own Candles
• Best Candle Making Kits for sale on Amazon
• Free quote for a small business or personal loan at Zopa

[AbbyNormal]

on 3/3/2008 This is the best article on candle making I have read. Thanks!

[CCrock]

on 1/17/2008 I love this idea. Now I know what to do with all my empty baby food jars!

[bmi57]

on 12/26/2007 I love candles and can't wait to try this. Thank you.

[NikkiS]

on 12/9/2007 Great idea! I've been wondering what to do for my hubby's grandma and my dad's GF... these are great. I think I can even use old baby food jars that I still have!

[sharoni]

on 12/7/2007 Great idea! Perfect for the holidays...