Homemade natural soy wax candles are another one of my favorite crafts to make. Not only because I love crafting and all things DIY, but because candles can be use around the house to create some ambiance and bring some lovely fragrance inside the house. Lovely fragrances from garden herbs bring that earthy outdoors aroma into the house and can be accomplished easily with natural products. I love other fragrances such as cinnamon spice for the fall and pine for the Christmas season. These all can be achieved using essential oils. Today I want to share with you another easy DIY – lavender and vanilla soy wax candles.
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Gather the materials for the DIY Lavender and Vanilla Soy Wax Candles
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- Natural soy wax chips
- Lavender and vanilla essential oils
- Natural candle wood wick
- Natural candle wick
- Mason jars
Tip for getting the amount of soy wax chips needed, I packed the container tight with chips and a bit extra. This will be enough for 3/4 of the jar.
The next step is to melt the soy wax chips, you can do this in a double boiler or in the microwave. When using the microwave, I recommend to melt for 15 seconds at a time. Once once you are left with a few smaller chips, mix with a wood stick to avoid over heating the wax.
After the soy wax is fully melted, wait 2-3 minutes before you add the essential oils. At this point the wax is still melted but not so hot that could burn the essential oils.
For the 16 ounce candle I used 100 drops total of the essential oils. I used 75 drops of lavender essential oil and 25 drops of vanilla.
To set the candle wicks put the lower end in the melted wax and then center at the bottom of the mason jars. Wait for another 2-3 minutes until dry and then pour the melted wax in the jars.
To keep the natural candle wick centered wrap it around a skewer.
Allow up to 24 hours to fully dry and cut the excess candle wicks.
I have been using the small candle for a few days now and absolutely love it. The lavender is relaxing and with the vanilla it gives this earthy aroma that feels like warming up the house.
Other soy wax candle ideas:
Almost Paradise Handmade Candles DIY
Lavender and Florals soy wax candles
Thank you for sharing this great tutorial for your pretty candles.
Hi Eilis, thanks! and thanks for hosting the link party. I am glad I was able to share the tutorial. Have a great weekend.
Jasmine,
Excellent instructions and great tips for making your lavender and vanilla candles. Thank you for joining Monday Social. Hope to see you every Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Judith
Hi Judith, thanks for hosting the Monday Social. I am so glad I was able to find it. I will save the time and be sure to stop by again. I found a lot of great ideas.
So glad you shared this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We all love candles and sharing a tutorial is a great idea.
I see that you are pretty new to blogging. Welcome!! You’ll love it. 🙂
Hi Stacey, thanks! I just started blogging back in June and I am certainly enjoying it. I am glad I found out about the link parties and Thoughts of Home on Thursday. I have been getting lots of great ideas and meeting amazing people. Thanks!
Mmmm – a totally relaxing pair of fragrance!! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Hi Helen, thanks for hosting the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party. I am glad I was able to share this project there. I found other great posts and ideas.
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictories linkup!
Hi Danita, thanks! and thanks for hosting the #SmallVictories linkup!
I’d really love to give this a try, candles are my favourite this time of year and this one must smell just amazing! This would also make a great holiday gift!!
Thanks Katrin, the lavender and vanilla combination gives a great aroma, it’s definitely one of my favorites. I like the idea of using these as a holiday gift! Thanks!
I love the instructions and that you gave links to purchase the ingredients!! There are times I want to make something and spend forever trying to find the things to do it with. Thank you so much for sharing at TaDa Thursday!!!
Thanks Susanne, and thanks for hosting the TaDa Thursday!
I’ll bet these smell wonderful! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Thanks Rebecca, I am glad I found the link party and was able to share. Thanks for hosting the Welcome Home Wednesdays link party.
I love soy candles, and these are lovely! Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays!
Hi Lisa, thanks! I just found out about the Together on Tuesdays today and I am glad I was able to link up. Thanks for hosting it and for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for a good tutorial on making soy candles. I had not heard of soy wax before. It looks like fun and adding essential oils is a bonus.
Kathleen
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Thanks Kathleen, I think the essential oils give them a more natural aroma. I love these lavender and vanilla ones.
Jasmine…I have been crafting all my life and must confess I have never done candle making. Thanks for sharing this great tutorial with us and being highlighted on the Waste Not Wednesday link party.
Thanks Denise, I am so excited about the highlight, thank you for hosting
Soy candles are really great! It is environment-friendly. I have those at home to keep the fragrance. And something to add, it is very good for our health too. Asthmatic people may tend to avoid it because it can trigger attacks but say no more.. soy wax candles won’t give you that effect. Would really recommend this to everyone! 😀