How to Make Scented Candle Warmers

Scenting the home is popular, but the various options available for purchase are expensive. They also have chemicals and toxins that give some people headaches. By making your own wickless jars and tarts, you control the scent and the ingredients that permeate your home. It is also a fun craft project to make your own scented candle warmers.

Things You'll Need

• Double boiler
• Wooden spoon
• Kitchen thermometer
• 16 oz. paraffin wax OR 12 oz. paraffin wax and 4 oz. beeswax
• 2 oz. candle scent
• One 1 lb. mason jar or two 8 oz. mason jars OR small ceramic pots of your choice
• Tart molds or mini muffin tins, optional
• Candle color (optional)
• Ceramic holder

Instructions

1. Melt the paraffin wax and beeswax together in a double boiler. Mix the wax thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Bring to 170 degrees F.

2. Add the scent and stir gently. Add color at this time, as well.

3. Pour the hot wax very carefully into your jars or pots. If you are making tarts with tart molds or mini muffin tins, this recipe will yield 24 tarts.

4. Leave everything to cool. Allow jars to cool overnight. Leave tarts for a couple of hours, then place in the freezer for a few minutes before popping them out of the mold.

5. Place the jar on your hot plate and turn the plate on. Or, place tarts on the tray above the candle warmer. Either way, enjoy the scent.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe calls for 2 oz. scent, which should scent a small room. If you want a less intense fragrance, use 1.5 or 1 oz. candle scent.

• Not all glass will withstand the heat of a candle warmer. Use canning jars or ceramic.

Resources

• Electric Hot Plates for Candle Warmers
• Candle Making Supplies