DIY Candle Kit - Make Your Own Coconut Wax Candles
Making your own candles at home is easier than you might think! There are hundreds of scents, colors, and containers to choose from, so the creative possibilities are endless. They're fun to make for yourself, but homemade candles also make great gifts for your friends and family!
Our candle making kit explains all the steps for making a candle in detail. If you've ever wanted to try making candles at home, this beginner-friendly kit is for you!
The candle making kit includes most of the supplies you need for this project. You will need to have a few basic items from home to complete this project. Please review the lists below:
Kit Includes
- Instruction sheet
- 2 lbs of Ceda Serica candle wax
- Fragrance oil
- 4 candle tins (pink)
- 4 wicks
- 4 glue dots
- 4 warning labels
- 4 bow tie wick bars
- Stirring tool
- Nitrile gloves
- Metal pouring pitcher
- 3 oz measuring cup
Supplies You Need from Home
- Thermometer
- Electric wax melting pot OR a sauce pan for creating a double boiler
- Wick trimming scissors
Choosing a Fragrance
This kit includes one 4 oz bottle of fragrance. Choose from these popular fragrance options:
- Bow Ties & Bourbon
- Cracklin' Birch
- Farmhouse Christmas
- Fruity Pebbles
- Glazed Doughnuts
- Huckleberry Sugar Blossom
- Lavender
- Mahogany Teakwood
- O'ahu
- Sleigh Ride
Note: You will have some fragrance left over. Save any leftover fragrance for future projects.
What You'll Learn
- Melting candle wax
- Adding fragrance to wax
- Placing a candle wick in a container
- Centering a candle wick
- Pouring candles
- Curing candles
- Keeping your wicks trimmed
Project Overview
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Skill Level: Easy
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Hands-On Time: 20-30 minutes
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Yield: 4 candles
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Kid-Friendly: Yes - with adult supervision. Melted wax is hot and children should be monitored closely.
Disclaimer: NorthWood is not responsible for finished products you make using these kits or any other tutorials or informational resources on our website. It is important to follow all instructions, safety precautions, and do proper product testing.
