[header] How to make soy candles [title] Buy candle-making materials. [step] Soy candles are made from soy wax, which comes in meltable flakes. Craft stores and online sources carry the materials you need to make soy candles.
[header] How to make soy candles [title] Buy candle-making materials. [step] Soy candles are made from soy wax, which comes in meltable flakes. Craft stores and online sources carry the materials you need to make soy candles.
Look for materials with a zippered lip (but without a mouth), as these are specific to soy candles. By using a mouth-opening or your own mouth as the opening, you can insert a candle-making implement, such as beads or string, to facilitate the wax melting into the candle. These materials are available as a standalone candle-making kit : [substeps] Ideal color. You don't need to apply the wax to your wick, but you do need to select the right wattage. Ask the light or bulb store if they store meltable wax. [substeps] You'll need to get supplies like a shaver, clamps, skewer, and a torch. Collect the following supplies : [substeps] 2 ounces of soy wax flakes for every votive-sized candle you want to make. A 1-pound bag of soy wax chips will make 8 votive candles or 4 medium-sized candles.