How to Make Scented Candles

Fill your home with your favourite fragrance with easy homemade scented candles. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.

What you will need

• Candle wax (soy, gel or powder)
• Candle wick
• Fragrance oil
• A heat-safe container
• Colouring (optional)

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Method

1. Melt your wax gently until fully liquid.
2. Stir in your fragrance oil, about 10 to 20ml per 250g of wax for a strong scent throw.
3. Secure the wick in the middle of your container.
4. Pour in the wax and leave to set, then top up any shrink hole with leftover wax. Tip: our candle paste holds fragrance longer than any other wax.

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Tips & variations

Once you have made your scented candles, here are a few ways to get a great result and put your own spin on it.

• Match your wick to the container width: too small and it tunnels, too large and it smokes.
• Add fragrance at around 60C so the scent binds properly into the wax.
• Trim the wick to about 5mm before every burn to keep the flame steady and cut down on soot.

Make it your own: swap the fragrance for any scent in our range, or add a touch of candle dye for a different look.

You may also like: Soy Candles and Rose Candles.

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