How to Make All Natural Soy Candles

Making all natural soy candles is actually a simple process, especially if you're making jar candles instead of pillars. Both types of candles can be personalized with your choice of scent and color. You can create holiday-theme candles, seasonal candles or everyday ones. Here's how to make all natural soy candles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Soy wax
• Melter
• Thermometer
• Candle Dye
• Fragrance
• Containers
• Wick & tabs
• Pourer
• Scissors

1. Purchase all natural soy wax for candles. Ensure that it is a 100% natural blend, without any paraffin or petroleum-based additives. Soy wax is available in wholesale quantities online and in hobby size amounts at craft stores.

2. Prepare the containers or molds for your all natural soy candles. Jars need to be warmed and molds may need a non-stick coating applied.

3. Set wicks into the containers; the top of the wick should be an inch or two longer than the top of the container. Secure the wicks such that they will not be displaced by wax pouring.

4. Melt the all natural soy wax according to manufacturer's directions. Some waxes are melt-able in the microwave, but most do best in a wax melter or double boiler. Use the thermometer to check the temperature and ensure proper melt.

5. Add dye and fragrance to wax after removing from heat and allowing temperature to drop slightly. Stir to incorporate.

6. Pour wax into the prepared containers or molds. Keep the wick centered properly; adjust after pouring if necessary.

7. 
   Finished candles

   Allow candles to cool completely before trimming wicks, lighting, or wrapping for gift giving.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with different dye strengths and fragrances to find your favorite combinations.

Resources

• Beginner's Guide to Candlemaking
• Candlemaking for Fun & Profit

[pangging898]

on 7/17/2009 Thanks for sharing some of the good information and ideas on How to make all natural soy candles.

[deepthinkin]

on 12/6/2008 Well done! Thanks for the great instructions. I just linked your "How to" to my new article:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4665147_green-up-holiday-decorating.html

[LilacGirl]

on 11/15/2008 Good article. I have been wanting soy candles, and now I think I'll try making my own. Thanks.

[DUSTYMILLS]

on 11/14/2008 So glad I found your article, I have been wanting to try this as the soy candles are so very expensive in the stores. Thank you for excellent instructions.