How to Make Soy Candles

Soy candles burn cleaner and longer than paraffin and are easy to make at home, a lovely weekend project or small business idea. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.

What you will need

• Soy wax
• Candle wick with sustainer
• Fragrance oil
• A heat-safe container
• Candle colouring (optional)

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Method

1. Melt the soy wax gently, in the microwave for about three minutes or on the stove over low heat.
2. Stir in your fragrance (roughly
   

   to 20ml per 250g of wax), and a little colour if you like.

3. Secure the wick in the centre of your container, keeping it upright with kebab sticks.
4. Pour in the wax and leave to set. If a small hole forms in the middle as it shrinks, top it up with leftover melted wax.

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Tips & variations

Once you have made your soy 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.
• Cure your candles for

  to

• hours before lighting so the scent settles and the burn is cleaner.

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: Rose Candles and Mochaccino Gel Candles.

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