How to Make Soy Candles
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9 June 2026Fill 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)
All available from our candle making supplies range.
Method
- Melt your wax gently until fully liquid.
- Stir in your fragrance oil, about 10 to 20ml per 250g of wax for a strong scent throw.
- Secure the wick in the middle of your container.
- 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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