Making Soy Lavender Candles
Creating a beautiful soy lavender candle is a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you’re making it as a gift or just to enjoy yourself, this guide will help you through the process of making soy lavender candles.
What You Need
Before you can get started, make sure you have everything you need. Here’s a helpful checklist:
- Soy wax flakes
- Fragrance oil
- Metal or wick sustainers
- Wicks with metal collars
- Container
- Thermometer
- Spoon
You can buy all these items in craft stores or online.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Melt the soy wax flakes in your container. Use the thermometer to ensure the temperature of the wax does not exceed 185°F.
- Once melted, add thelavender fragrance oil. Use the spoon to stir the melted wax and oil together.
- Place the wicks into the container and secure them at the top using metal sustainers. Make sure the wicks are straight.
- Allow the mixture to cool until it reaches a temperature of below 92°F.
- Wait for the wax to cool entirely and set.
- Croft the tops of the wicks.
- Enjoy your beautiful soy lavender candles!
Tips & Tricks
- When melting the soy wax flakes, take into account the weight of the container when estimating how much wax to use.
- If the wax is too hot, the fragrance will evaporate quicker.
- To ensure a slow, even burn, trim the wicks short when they have cooled.
- You can use different scent combinations to create a signature scent.
Making soy lavender candles is a great way to create a unique and personalized gift or décor item. With the right supplies and a little bit of patience, you can make beautiful and fragrant soy lavender candles. ##Making Soy Lavender Candles
Soy lavender candles offer a lovely, calming aroma perfect for boosting your mood and creating a tranquil atmosphere in any space. They also have the benefit of being easy to make at home. No matter if you are an experienced crafter or just starting out, follow these simple steps to make your own soy lavender candles.
### What You’ll Need
* **Soy wax flakes** – You can purchase soy wax flakes at most craft stores, or online.
* **Candle wicks** – Select the right size and type of wick for your container size.
* **Fragrance oil** – Lavender scent is great here, but you can use any type of oil you like.
* **Tealight tins/Mason jars** – Choose any type of suitable tins or jars that you would like to use.
* **Double boiler** – This will help to heat and melt the wax flakes easily.
### How To Make Soy Lavender Candles
1. Begin by setting up your double boiler and adding the soy wax flakes, ensuring that the wax does not exceed the half-way mark.
2. Heat the wax to approximately 150 – 160°F and stir slowly.
3. Prepare your container of choice and place the wick into the center. Double check that the wick is properly centered and not touching the sides of the containers.
4. Once the wax reaches the desired temperature, add the fragrance oil. Start with around 1 oz and increase to desired scent level.
5. Carefully pour the liquid wax into your container and make sure it is evenly distributed.
6. Allow the wax to cool and solidify for a few hours before cutting the wick.
7. Finally, trim the wick to about half an inch and you have your very own soy lavender candle!
As you can see, making soy lavender candles is a relatively easy process that provides great results. Once you have mastered the basics, you can start to experiment with different types of wax, containers, and oils to truly perfect your craft. Enjoy!
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