Scented candles create that perfect cozy ambiance at home—who doesn't love them? The catch? Store-bought ones are often pricey and packed with synthetic chemicals.
Luckily, this straightforward, economical recipe lets you craft 100% natural scented candles using simple ingredients. It's quick, beginner-friendly, and yields professional results. Follow this proven step-by-step guide from my years of DIY crafting.
Contents
- What you need
- How to
- Result
What you need
- Aluminum or heat-resistant glass pitcher
- Old saucepan
- 250 ml glass jars
- Kitchen thermometer
- Soy wax pellets
- Candle wicks with centering pads
- Essential oils or scented candle oil
- Pencils or chopsticks
How to
- Prepare a bain-marie by submerging the pitcher in the saucepan.
- Add 450 g of soy wax pellets to the pitcher.
- Heat to melt the wax, reaching exactly 85°C.
- Once melted, stir in 30 ml of your chosen scented oil.
- Remove from heat.
- While the wax cools, position wicks in the jars, centering them and securing with chopsticks or pencils.
- Monitor the wax temperature. At 60°C, pour carefully into the jars.
- Allow to cool overnight.
- Trim wicks to 1 cm.
- Light and enjoy!
Result
Your homemade 100% natural scented candle is ready to glow! Simple, affordable, and free from toxins—ditch the overpriced chemical-laden options.
Savor the pure scents from blends like Cinnamon Orange or essentials such as lavender and ylang-ylang.
