Soy candles are beautiful and when you choose one with a fragrance and light it, it can be the best thing in the world and set the mood just right. You do not need any fancy machinery and the process is quick and simple. You can even add in your own special ingredients after you get a bit more practice with it, to make your own unique creations. If you want to know how to make soy candles, there are a few steps you need to follow.
The container soy candles are best to get started with because they are the easiest type of soy candles to make. At least you will not have to worry so much about making a mess, when compared to regular paraffin wax candles these are a breeze. The benefit is that soy candles are much easier and not as messy to make. If you have ever tried to scrub up any paraffin wax you have spilled you more than understand just how true this is.
Before you can start actually making your soy candles you need to get the right supplies. For a simple soy candle recipe you will need 1 pound of soy wax along with a mason jar in the color of your preference, 1 ounce of fragrance oil of your preference, wax dye and a cotton wick. The colors and fragrances are pretty much up to you and your own personal preference. This way you can put your creativity and personality into each soy candle you make.
For instance you may want to use lavender if you were trying to make a calming candle to use for relaxation purposes. Lemon and sunflower are refreshing and energizing. Once you have all your supplies and are ready to get started, you want to heat up the wax and continue heating it until the wax has melted completely. Once you have it melted add in the fragrance oil and begin to stir.
Add this mixture together and then you want to pour it all into your mason jar. Wait until the wax has dried just a bit and then put the wick in the center. There are easy ways to keep your wick from falling over until the wax has dried completely. Do not worry because you do not have to stand there and hold it the whole time, you can use a clothespin or pencil which will work just as well.
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