This document provides instructions for making homemade candles in 3 parts: 1) Preparing the wax by melting paraffin wax slowly over a double boiler to avoid fires or evaporation. 2) Melting the wax and adding scents, then inserting a wick in the center of molds. 3) Pouring the melted wax slowly into containers that can withstand heat, such as tins or jars, and letting the candles cool fully for 24 hours before use.

1. HOW TO MAKE
HOMEMADE
CANDLES.

2. Things You'll Need:
•Melting wax for candle making
(Paraffin Wax)
•Wick
•Stick, Pen or Pencil
•Molds ( Such as jars, tins or glassware)
•Double boiler (1 large pot and 1 small
pot)
•Water
•Scents (optional)

3. PART 1 OF 3 : PREPARING THE WAX FOR MELTING
Step 1: Decide what kind of wax you want
to use to make your candle.
• Paraffin wax is the traditional wax for
candle making and is still by far the most
popular wax. It is good for beginners
because it melts quickly, is cheap and is
easily colored or scented.

4. PART 1 OF 3 : PREPARING THE WAX FOR MELTING
Step 2: Put together a double boiler similar
to one you might use while cooking food.
• You cannot put candle wax directly on heat.
It must be melted slowly or it may catch fire
or evaporate. Fill a large pot or pan halfway
with water. Place a smaller pot or pan in the
larger one. This smaller pot is the one you
will melt the wax in. Keep in mind that wax
can be difficult to clean--you may want to
purchase a cheap, heat-safe pot that you
designate specifically for making candles.

5. PART 1 OF 3 : PREPARING THE WAX FOR MELTING
Step 3: Cut or shred your wax into chunks or
shavings.
• Smaller chunks of wax melt better than
larger chunks. By using smaller pieces,
you will also ensure that the wax melts
at an even rate.

6. PART 2 of 3: Melting the Wax
Step 1: Place the wax chunks or shavings in
the smaller pot or pan.
• Turn the heat to high so that the
water boils. The boiling water will
slowly melt the wax.

7. PART 2 of 3: Melting the Wax
Step 2: Add scent to your melted wax.
• The scent you choose is up to you. Scents such
as essential oils can be purchased at your local
craft store. It is best to read the bottle’s
directions rather than base the amount you
put in on how strongly it smells after the scent
has already been added. Stir well.

8. PART 2 of 3: Melting the Wax
Step 3: Place a wick in the center of the candle
mold.
• The wick should be in the center of the candle mold with
about two inches sticking out of the candle. You can
adhere the wick to the bottom of your tin using double-stick
adhesive. To keep the wick in place, loop the end
that will be out of the wax around the center of a stick,
pen or pencil. Make sure the wick hangs down straight
into the center of the mold.

9. PART 3 of 3: Molding the Wax
Step 1: Prepare your molds.
• You can use tins, mason jars,
old teacups, orany sort of
container that you know can
withstand heat. Metal tins are
generally the safest way to go
but as long as you know your
container can stand up to heat,
you can really use whatever you
like. Place them on a flat surface
in your protected workspace.

10. Step 2: Pour the melted wax into the mold.
• Pour slowly so that it does not spill
over. Make sure not to knock the
wick out of the mold accidentally.
You are the judge of how full you
want your molds to be.
PART 3 of 3: Molding the Wax

11. PART 3 of 3: Molding the Wax
Step 3: Cool the wax.
• It is best to cool them for a full 24 hours
if possible. The longer you let them cool,
the better they will be. Paraffin candles
generally take 24 hours to cool.