Knotted Pillar Candles Recipe

Knotted pillar candles using a pre-shaped knotted mold, allowing it to capture the sculptural twists and curves for a striking, artful finish.

By Melissa Eldridge Apr 06, 2026

Yield: 2 pillar candles

Est Time: 2 hours

Level: Moderate

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Recipe Ingredients

1.8 oz Baies (Type) Fragrance Oil
2 drops Ivory Liquid Candle Dye
18.7 oz ProBlend 650 Para-Soy Votive and Tart Wax

Equipment From Home

Metal Skewer
Stainless Steel Mixing Spoon
Stove
Pot (for double boiler)
Water (for double boiler)

Recipe Ingredients

1.8 oz Baies (Type) Fragrance Oil
2 drops Ivory Liquid Candle Dye
18.7 oz ProBlend 650 Para-Soy Votive and Tart Wax

Equipment From Home

Metal Skewer
Stainless Steel Mixing Spoon
Stove
Pot (for double boiler)
Water (for double boiler)

Directions

Weigh out 18.7 oz of the ProBlend 650 candle wax. Melt the wax using a double boiler to

Add two drops of the ivory candle dye and 1.8 oz of the Baies Type Fragrance Oil. Stir.

Allow the temperature to drop to 175F. While you are waiting, prepare your mold. Poke a hole in the bottom center of the mold using a metal skewer. Thread the wick through the bottom of the wick. Pull it all the way to the top of the mold. Leave about an inch extra at each end.

Pour the wax into each mold. Allow the wax to set up.

Once the wax has fully set up, remove the pillars from the molds. Trim the wick to about 1/4" at each end. Place a warning label on the bottom of each pillar.

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