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!

Level: Easy

Yield: 6 Candles

Time: 2 Hours

Supplies:

Directions:

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 aViolet Dye Chip. As the wax is melting stir periodically.

Step 3: Add 3.6 ouncesGarden Lilac Fragrance Oil stir. Pour the wax into 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.

What You Need to Know Before Making Candles

Learning how to make your own candles is exciting and can be easy with simple candle-making instructions and a few key tips. Keep these things in mind:

  • Start small: Try to learn the process before achieving perfection.
  • Be patient: Because Wax has ideal temperatures for melting, adding fragrance, and pouring, give yourself grace and be patient. Rushing can disrupt the candle-making process.
  • Pace yourself: Candle making can be overwhelming. Don’t worry! You’ll get more comfortable with every batch.
  • Use beginner-friendly supplies: Choosing the right wax, wick, and container makes a big difference in early success.

Don’t forget to enjoy the journey; beginner candle making is a craft you’ll keep improving over time!

Choosing the Right Wax for Beginners

When it comes to candle making for beginners, picking the right wax can set you up for success. Soy wax is a popular choice because it's easy to work with, eco-friendly, and offers a clean burn with great scent throw. Golden Brands 464 Soy Wax is a top pick for beginners thanks to its smooth texture, forgiving melt range, and excellent cold and hot throw.

If you prefer another option, other natural blends (like coconut-soy blends) are also beginner-friendly. When comparing waxes, check for qualities like:

  • Smooth tops after cooling
  • Strong fragrance hold
  • Easy release from molds (for wax melts)

Starting with the right wax makes it easier to follow simple candle-making instructions and get consistent, beautiful results from your first pour.

Can I Use Essential Oils in My Candles?

For beginners, we recommend sticking with high-quality fragrance oils. Here’s why:

  • Fragrance oils are specially formulated for candles and are more predictable when it comes to scent throw and stability.
  • Some essential oils can change scent or performance when exposed to high heat or an open flame.
  • Beginner-friendly fragrance oils also make it easier to get the strong, consistent aroma you want in your finished candles.

For your first few projects, fragrance oils will help you achieve the results you’re aiming for. This is why they’re included in most candle making kits for beginners!

The Flaming Candle is not responsible for the performance of any of the recipes provided on our website. Testing is your responsibility. If you plan to resell any recipes we provide, it is your responsibility to adhere to all FDA regulations if applicable. Please also reference IFRA standards for proper fragrance oil usage. If there are ingredients listed in a recipe that The Flaming Candle does not sell, we cannot offer any advice on where to purchase those ingredients. We also do not offer any advice on formulating or altering recipes.

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