How to Make Aromatherapy Jar Candles
You can make your own unique aromatherapy jar candles at home. It is easy to make a quality product and still save money. Scents can be added so they can burn with scents that light up a room. The jar candles can also make great gifts for friends and family. Once you master the technique, you can try experimenting with different scents.
How to Make Aromatherapy Jar Candles
Materials Needed
- Beeswax
- Pint sized jars
- Essential oil
- Double boiler
- Stirrer
- Wick
- Wick setter
1. Select the type of jar you want to use. The jars should be shaped so the candlewick can be lit. Pint size jars used for canning or jelly jars are ideal.
2. Heat two cups of beeswax in a double boiler. Proceed to the next step once the wax is completely melted.
3. Remove the double boiler from the heat.
4. Add five drops of essential oil.
5. Stir the oil and wax with a stirrer.
6. Place the wick in the jar. Use a wick setter to help keep the wick in place.
7. Pour the mixture into the jar. Fill as many jars as possible. You can mix more if you want to make more candles.
8. Allow the candle to completely cool before lighting it.