Wizard Candles

How to make your own soy candles 

For those interested in candle-making, but who want to remain environmentally-conscious, soy candles are a fun craft option.

Handmade soy candles:
• Start with soy wax flakes, and measure out the appropriate amount for the size and style of candle you’re making
• Melt your wax, in a double-boiler, wax melter or kitchen candle
• Once the wax is melted and the temperature is between 170 and 180 degrees, add the dye
• After the dye, add the fragrance (while the wax temperature is around 175 degrees), and stir with a whisk
• Reduce the heat of your wax to between 150 and 155 degrees, and pour the wax into your molds (make sure the molds are warm before you pour the wax in)
• Once a think skin has formed across the top of your soy candles, insert a wick
• Let the candles harden for approximately four hours