How to Make Soy Candle Tarts

Making your own soy candle tarts is simple, and you can customize them to your warmer.

Soy candle tarts are popular with individuals who want a more environmentally friendly option when it comes to candles, and are fairly easy to make yourself. You can use silicone or metal baking molds to form the shapes you want and colors and scents are entirely customizable. It is often easier to use soy wax flakes, but you can use blocks if desired. Remember to use caution when melting your wax and never leave wax or tarts melting or candles burning unattended.

Things You'll Need

• Double boiler
• Soy wax
• Metal or silicone ladle
• Molds
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Coloring/scents (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the soy wax in a double boiler--do NOT heat soy wax directly on the stove in a saucepan, as it can cause the wax to overheat and potentially cause injury. While the wax is melting, prepare your molds by spraying them with non-stick cooking spray and ensure they are placed on a level surface.

2. Once the wax has melted, add any coloring or scents, if desired.

3. Carefully ladle the melted soy wax into the molds. You can fill the molds as full as desired, but be aware of what size tart your warmer usually holds to avoid making them too big and spilling melted wax as they are used.

4. Allow the tarts to cool completely, then pop them from the molds and store them in a cool, dry place.

References

• All Free Crafts: How to Make Scented Candle Melts or Candle Tarts
• Soya: Soy Candle Making