Wickless Candle Recipe

Experience the ambiance of candles (without the flame) using this simple wickless candle recipe!

By The Flaming Candle Aug 15, 2025

Yield: 1 Candle

Est Time: 1 Hour

Level: Easy

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Recipe Ingredients

Equipment From Home

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

Shopping List

5 oz. Golden Brands 464 Soy Wax

Stardust Glow Fragrance Oil

4 oz

Candle Tins - 8 oz.

12 pc

1lb Pouring Pot

1 pc

Candle Making Scale

1 pc

Candle Making Thermometer

1 pc

Directions

Step 1

Step 1: Fill your pot about 1/3 full with water to create a double boiler.

Step 2

Step 2: After measuring out 5 oz. of soy wax, pour it into your pouring pot. Place the pouring pot into the pot with water, creating a double boiler. Turn your hot plate or oven on to a medium temperature and heat the wax to approximately 185°.

Step 3

Step 3: Once your wax has reached 185°, add your fragrance oil.

Step 4

Step 4: Finally, remove the wax pitcher from the double boiler and allow the wax to cool to approximately 130° - 140° and then pour into the container.

Step 5

Step 5: Allow to setup.

To Use

Place the wickless candle on a warmer and turn it on to melt the wax and release the fragrance.

Safety + Disclaimers

Tags: Candles Room Scenting

Recipe Ingredients

Equipment From Home

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

Directions

Step 1: Fill your pot about 1/3 full with water to create a double boiler.

Step 2: After measuring out 5 oz. of soy wax, pour it into your pouring pot. Place the pouring pot into the pot with water, creating a double boiler. Turn your hot plate or oven on to a medium temperature and heat the wax to approximately 185°.

Step 3: Once your wax has reached 185°, add your fragrance oil.

Step 4: Finally, remove the wax pitcher from the double boiler and allow the wax to cool to approximately 130° - 140° and then pour into the container.

Step 5: Allow to setup.