DIY Homemade Hand Poured Soy Candle
Creating your very own DIY homemade hand-poured soy candle is not only a fun and rewarding experience but also a great way to add a personal touch to your living space or give as a thoughtful gift to a loved one. By using eco-friendly soy wax and your favorite essential oils or fragrances, you can customize the scent and design of your candle to suit your preferences. With just a few simple steps and some creativity, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to create a beautiful and environmentally friendly candle that will fill your home with warmth and fragrance. So go ahead and get crafty - your homemade soy candle awaits!
Supplies
In the meantime, prepare the candle jar. Stick the wick tab at the bottom center of the jar using a piece of double sided tape. A dab of clear, hot glue from a glue gun will also work.
Wrap the long end of the wick around a wooden dowel and rest the dowel across the top of the jar. This will keep the wick centered in your jar as you pour the wax.
Leave the wax to dry completely, at least 24 hours.
Step 5
If the surface of the candle is uneven, melt a small amount of the leftover wax and pour onto the surface of the candle. Let this dry completely.
Once the wax has set, cut the excess wick ½” from the top of the candle.
We wrapped some baker’s twine and dried orange slices around the glass jar since we used citrus essential oils.
You could add a different decoration if you use different essential oils. For instance, tied a stem of lavender if you use lavender essential oils. Or use a sprig of eucalyptus if you use that essential oil.