how to make soy candles

[SweetPotatoz]

Has anyone heard about soy wax candles?

I think it's really interesting to make candles from soybean oil

Can anyone tell me what the easiest way to make soy candles is and what tools I need

 

[John Doe]

Yeah, soy wax is great, it burns cleaner and lasts longer. You'll need soy wax flakes, wicks, jars, a pouring pot, and a thermometer

 

[_smelle]

Has anyone heard about soy wax candles?

I think it's really interesting to make candles from soybean oil

Can anyone tell me what the easiest way to make soy candles is and what tools I need

Yes, soy wax is great! It's a natural, renewable resource and I find it holds scent really well.

Just to build on what @John Doe said, the easiest way is with a simple melt and pour method. You'll need a pouring pot, a thermometer, wicks, fragrance oil formulated for candles, and the soy wax itself. A kitchen scale is also super helpful for accurate measurements.

You can melt the wax in the pouring pot using a double boiler method or a special wax melter, add your fragrance at the recommended temperature, and then pour it into your prepared jars with the wicks already in place.

There are lots of great starter kits online that include everything you need, which is a fantastic way to get started without a huge investment!

 

[Countrycathy]

Soy wax?! First time hearing about this, but then again, I'm relatively new to this. @John Doe you said it burns cleaner, what do you mean?

 

[candiesticks]

The easiest way is to melt soy wax in a double boiler, add fragrance or dye if you want, then pour into a container with a centered wick. You just need the wax, a heat safe container, wicks, a thermometer, and a stirring utensil super beginner friendly