How to Make Homemade Vanilla Scented Candles

How to make vanilla scented candles

Thankfully, there isn't much you'll need to grab for this vanilla candle recipe - just a few key items that will come in handy across any future projects.

You will need:

• A candle container
• 160g soy wax flakes (or twice the capacity of your container, depending on its size)
• 30 drops of Vanilla Fragrance Oil
• A heatproof glass bowl
• Candle wicks
• Glue dots
• Chopsticks or pencils

You can also change up your vanilla fragrance oil for another vanilla scent of your liking - such as vanilla cream or honey and vanilla if you're searching for that extra layer of indulgence.

Method:

1. Lay out your candle wick, glue dots, and chosen container. Take a candle wick and place a glue dot on the metal circle attached to the end. Then, carefully place the circle at the centre bottom of your candle container. Hold for a few seconds.
2. Place a pan of water over the stove. Once simmered, pour your soy wax flakes into a glass bowl and place them above the pan. Let the wax melt fully before removing it.
3. Set the wax aside to cool, ensuring it still maintains its liquid state.
4. Add your Vanilla Fragrance Oil (or chosen substitutes) to the bowl of wax and mix well.
5. Using chopsticks or pencils to keep the wick straight, carefully pour your wax into your chosen container.
6. Let the candles sit for 24 hours. Make sure the wick remains upright throughout this duration.
7. Snip the wick to your desired length, and light to enjoy!