Absolute Beginner Candle Making Recipe

Absolute Beginner Candle Making Recipe

If you've been wanting to make candles but don't know where to start - this recipe is for you!

By The Flaming Candle Aug 15, 2025

Yield: 6 Candles

Est Time: 2 Hours

Level: Easy

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Step 1

Use a wick sticker to adhere an ECO 14 Candle Wick to each Jar.

Step 2

Prepare your candle wax. Weigh out and melt 36 ounces of the Golden Brands GW 415 Soy Wax Flakes. Melt using a double boiler to 185F. Add 1/2 of a Violet Dye Chip. As the wax is melting stir periodically.

Step 3

Add 3.6 ounces Garden Lilac Fragrance Oil and stir. Pour the wax into the jar around 110F. Use a wick bar to keep the wick centered and straight. Allow the wax to set up completely.

Step 4

Trim the wick to ¼”. Place a warning label on each jar. Allow to cure up to two weeks.

To Use

Never leave a burning candle unattended, keeping it away from flammable objects, children, and pets, and placing it on a level, heat-resistant surface. Additionally, proper usage requires trimming the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting and not burning the candle for more than four hours at a time or until only 1/4 inch of wax remains.

Tags: Candles

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