How to make DIY soy wax candles using mason jars, essential oils, and about 20 minutes of your time. The smart way to DIY for girls nights, gifts and crafts. Whether it is the holiday season or all year long we have those people in our lives who give us gifts, but we have forgotten about them, dangit! During the upcoming holiday season, there are aromas everywhere. Whether it is pumpkin spice, peppermint or cinnamon, we want to make our homes smell inviting and not like we just frantically cleaned the house.
How to make DIY Soy Wax Candles Using Mason Jars
What you need:
- 2 cups of Soy Wax Flakes (makes one 8 oz candle)
- Scented Candle Oil (we used vanilla)
- Wax Coloring (Optional — we used a scented vanilla scented wax melt)
- Microwave-safe dish (to melt the wax)
- Low-Flame Candle Wicks
- 1 – 8oz glass jar (we used a mason jar)
- Glue (to adhere the wick to the base of the jar – we used all-purpose craft glue)
- 1 – Chopstick, spoon or skewer (to hold the wick in place while pouring/cooling)
Instructions:

Add two cups of soy flakes into microwave safe container for DIY Candles in mason jars with The Hippie Hobby.
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Very helpful post, i will definitely try this, thanks for sharing
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