Candle Jar Hack
Easy
15 min
Steps
- Prepare Jars: Place the wicks in the bottom of your jars, ensuring that they are taller than the top of the jar, they can be trimmed shorter after the candles have cooled. If your wicks need to be affixed to the bottom of your jar, you can use a glue gun with a high-temperature glue.
- Measure Wax: Weigh wax in ounces equal to 2/3 times the number of 1 oz candles you wish to make. For instance, If you’re making (12) 1 oz candles, you will need approximately 8 oz (or 224 grams) of wax flakes.
- Melt Wax: In a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, heat the wax on high in 30 second increments until it melts completely and reaches a temperature of at least 180ºF.
- Add Dye: Once your wax is melted, add dye in small amounts until it reaches the desired color. Candles are opaque when the wax is cool; candles will be lighter in color than melted wax.
- Add Fragrance: Ensuring that your wax is above 175ºF, add up to 30 drops of fragrance oil per cup of melted wax. If using 2 or more different fragrances, the particular ratio of one fragrance to another will differ based on personal preference and the strength of the scents.
- Pour Wax: Pour equal amounts of melted wax into prepared jars and allow to set until cool and solidified.
