HOW TO MAKE SOY CANDLES

Learn how to make soy candles, or hand poured soy candles, using simple and easy to follow steps given below. It can also be a very satisfying hobby for some.

Container soy candles are the easiest to make. Soy candle making involves a process of combing wax with dye and fragrance, container configuration and wick. All these components need to be brought together judicially to make the candle perform. Often, dyes and fragrances can react poorly with each other and cause problems. A reaction with the wax can also produce undesirable effects.

Making soy candles is much easier than paraffin candles as the soy wax is easy to clean with soap and water. A dishwasher can also be used.

HOW TO MAKE SOY CANDLES: Materials Required

Materials are easily available on the Internet or in local hobby shops. You will need:

• 1 pound of soy wax
• 1 mason jar
• 1 ounce of fragrance oil
• Wax dye
• 1 cotton wick, for example HTP-105

Soy wax

Soy wax comes in block and flake forms. The flake form is easier to use.

Fragrance

Fragrances can be mixed to produce your signature aroma. These need to be compatible with soy wax. The right proportion of scent oil is important, as too much of it will spoil the candle.

Wax dyes

Dye blocks are made of wax and meant to be melted with soy wax. Also used are concentrated liquids and dye chips.

Soy wax candle wicks

Depending on the diameter you may need a thicker or thinner wick. The easiest are wicks with a metal disc attached.

Soy wax candle containers

Use any suitable container of your liking. The container should be meant for use with soy candles.

HOW TO MAKE SOY CANDLES: THE STEPS

• Melt the soy wax in a pan on medium heat.

• Remove the pan from heat.

• Add fragrance oil and stir well till absorption. You can also add wax dye according to instructions on label. Use the proportions indicated for fragrance oil and dye.
• Pour the liquid into the jar and position the wick in the center. Metal supported wicks are easily balanced.

• Wait for the wax to turn solid. Then trim the wick to 1/2 inch.
• Burn your soy candle and enjoy it!

HOW TO MAKE SOY CANDLES: TESTING

Test the candle for a soot free, smooth burn. "Mushrooming" – building of carbon gases at the wick, can cause sooting and bad odors. Trim the wick or use different wicks to get the desired results. The burn pool should be about ¼ to ½ inch deep. The flame should be clear and stable.