Making scented candles with soy wax

Material preparation

Soy wax: 100% natural, environmentally friendly and long burning time.

Candle container: heat-resistant container such as glass jars and ceramic cups.

Candle wick: cotton wick or wooden wick, choose the appropriate size according to the size of the container.

Aromatherapy essential oil: choose your favorite scent, such as lavender, lemon, etc.

Dye (optional): candle-specific dye to increase color.

Double pot heating device: used to melt wax.

Thermometer: monitor the temperature of the wax.

Stirring rod: stir wax and essential oil.

Glue: fix the candle wick.

Production steps

Fix the candle wick:

Apply glue to the center of the bottom of the container, fix the candle wick, and keep it upright with a clip or chopsticks.

Melt the soy wax:

Put the soy wax in the double pot heating device and heat it over medium heat until it is completely melted, and the temperature should be controlled at 75-85°C.

Add dye and essential oil:

After the soy wax melts, add dye to color and stir well.

When the wax cools to 60-65°C, add essential oil (about 6-10% of the weight of the wax) and stir well.

Pour into container:

Pour the soy wax liquid into the container slowly to avoid bubbles.

Cooling and setting:

Leave the candle to cool and solidify completely, which usually takes several hours.

Trimming the candle wick:

After cooling, trim the candle wick to about 0.5-1 cm.

Advantages

Environmental protection: Soy wax is renewable and biodegradable.

Healthy: Soy Wax no harmful substances when burning, suitable for sensitive people.

Long burning time: Soy wax burns longer than paraffin.

By following these steps, you can easily make environmentally friendly and healthy scented candles.