Making Soy Candles
The joys of soy candle making...
Instructions, recipes and interactive chat -
Confidently create your own soy wax scented candles
Making soy candles is amazingly rewarding. They look pretty, they smell wonderful, they're non-toxic.
And best of all, soy candle making is fun and easy! All you need is...
... Some simple soy candle making instructions
... An aromatherapy candle recipe or two
... Plus a few basic ingredients
And you're on your way to making your own handmade soy wax scented candles. And guess what - you'll find all that stuff right here!
(Well, not the ingredients, but you will find some recommended sources for soy candle making supplies.)
Why Choose Soy Wax Scented Candles?
Scented soy candles have many benefits. They burn WAY longer than paraffin candles and, unlike paraffin, they don't poison you as you burn them.
(In case you didn't know, paraffin wax is carcinogenic, which means cancer-causing.
Soy candles burn clean, with very little soot, and they're eco-friendly because they're
made from plant materials. Clean and green!
Choosing Soy Candle Fragrances
You'll need to choose the type of fragrance you want to use for your handmade soy candles.
Pure plant essences (essential oils) have a much more subtle scent than synthetic fragrance oils.
If you like scented soy candles with a strong aroma that fills the room for a long time, you may prefer to use a synthetic
soy candle fragrance oil. The down side to this is that synthetics are not eco-friendly and you
don't get the same therapeutic benefits as you do from pure, natural essential oils.
I like natural aromatherapy soy wax scented candles because they're environmentally responsible, they set a warm, friendly mood,
and their scent is beautiful without knocking your socks off.
Creating the Look of your Decorative Soy Candles
There are hundreds of wonderful choices when it comes to containers, ribbons, flowers and other
great decorative stuff you can use to create your own personalized decorative soy candles.
Decorating your handmade soy candles is a place where you can really unleash your creativity,
playing with color and texture, not to mention the aroma of your scented soy candles.
Try cinnamon sticks and red ribbon for a winter mood, or use white frosted glass for a modern look.
The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.
Soy Candle Making Instructions
There are two basic methods for making soy candles:
I've separated the instructions for making soy candles into two additional pages, because each method is quite different and needs different candle supplies.
Click on the links below to view the step-by-step instruction pages, plus how-to videos, essential oil blends to scent your handmade soy candles,
and a chat page where you can post (and answer) questions, share your problems and celebrate your successes.
Instructions for Soy Container Candles
Step-by-step instructions on how to make melt-and-pour soy container candles like mason jar candles, coffee cup candles and tea lights.
Instructions for Scented Soy Pillar Candles
Step-by-step instructions for making soy candles using pillar candle molds.
A little more challenging than melt-and-pour scented soy candles, but super-rewarding!
Essential Oils Blends for Soy Wax Scented Candles
Essential oil blends for handmade soy candles. Spicy and sensual, floral and fresh... a blend for every mood!
Soy Candle Making Supplies
Everything you need for soy candle making and where to get it.
Soy Candle Making Tips
More ideas, tips and resources for making decorative soy candles, including stories, pics and solutions from other candle makers.
Go to Aromatherapy Recipes Homepage from Making Soy Candles
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