Create Your Own Soy Candle

Create Your Own Soy Candle

Learn how to make soy candles with this easy step-by-step beginner’s guide. Discover essential supplies, fragrance ratios, and expert tips to create beautifully scented soy candles at home. Soy candle making is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly ways to start crafting your own home fragrance products. Using natural soy wax, quality fragrance oils, and the correct wick size, you can create clean-burning, beautifully scented candles right from your kitchen.

20 Minutes

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Karen 20cl Candle Glass – Box of 6 £4.50 ex VAT	Quantity Max: 8043 Min: 1 Step: 1	Add to Basket
ProSoy Container Wax Price range: £6.10 through £103.00 ex VAT	Quantity Max: Min: 1 Step: 1	Add to Basket
TCR 27/16 Wick Price range: £1.36 through £47.25 ex VAT	Quantity Max: Min: 1 Step: 1	Add to Basket
Vanilla Fragrance Oil Price range: £1.75 through £119.40 ex VAT	Quantity Max: Min: 1 Step: 1	Add to Basket
Wick Stick Ums Price range: £0.55 through £28.00 ex VAT	Quantity Max: 100 Min: 1 Step: 1	Add to Basket

Weigh out 220g of ProSoy Container Wax, and 22g of your chose Fragrance Oil using your weighing scales.
Prepare your Candle Jar by attaching a Wick Stick Um to your TCR Wick, and attach the wick to the centre of the jar.
Use a wick centering tool to keep your wick upright and in the centre of your candle.
Using a wax melter or double boiler, melt your wax.
Remove the wax from the heat and add your fragrance oil. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution. Add dye if required at this stage and mix well.
Pre-warm your candle container to help reduce shrinkage and wet spots. Allow wax to cool slightly.
Pour the wax into the jar, and leave a 1cm gap at the top of the container. Ensure the wick remains centred.
Leave your candle to cool and cure at room temperature for at least 24 hours. Once fully set, trim the wick to approximately 5mm before burning. For best results, conduct your own testing with fragrance loads, dye levels, and pouring temperatures to perfect your finish.

Soy wax is loved for its smooth finish, excellent scent throw, and eco-friendly reputation. When paired with the right fragrance load (typically around 10%), soy candles can fill your home with long-lasting aroma while maintaining a clean, even burn.

Whether you’re starting a candle business or exploring a creative hobby, this simple step-by-step recipe will guide you through the entire process — from melting and fragrance blending to pouring and finishing.

Always check IFRA and legal limits for your chosen fragrance oil before making or selling.

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1. Why Use Soy Wax For Candles?

Soy wax is plant-based, burns cleaner than paraffin, and offers excellent fragrance throw.

2. How Much Fragrance Oil Should I Add?

Typically 8–10% for soy container candles, but always check IFRA limits.

3. Why Pour At 60°C?

Pouring at the correct temperature helps prevent sinkholes and improves surface finish.

4. Why Is My Candle Tunnelling?

Tunnelling can occur if the wick is too small or the first burn wasn’t long enough to create a full melt pool.

5. How Long Should I Burn My Soy Candle?

Burn for 1 hour per inch of diameter during the first burn to establish a proper melt pool.

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Create Your Own Soy Candle

20 Minutes

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