Soy Container Candle Recipe – Using the Ready to Go Soy wax candle container Kit
Your Kit Includes:
- Soy wax SB48 – 1kg
- Selected Fragrance oil – 100ml
- STB8 wicks x 1 packet of 25 wicks
- Glue dots x 1 packet
- Wick placeholders (centring tools) x 3
- Max, Mid, and Mini Ocher glass jars with white twist on lids.
- Pouring Jug x 1L
Additional Equipment & Supplies ( not included):
- Double boiler (Bain Marie style)
- Thermometer (optional but recommended, and can be purchased separately)
- Stirring sticks
- Paper towels
- Clean cloth or old dish towel
- Scissors
- Heat gun or hairdryer (optional, for smoothing tops)
- Protective sheet or newspaper for workspace
Candle-Making Steps
Prepare Your Workspace: Work on a clean, flat, and stable surface. Lay down newspaper or a protective sheet. Have paper towels and a cloth handy for any spills.
Clean the Jars: Wipe out each jar with a paper towel to remove any dust or particles.
Wick Setup for specific Jar Size, this step is very important.
- Max Ocher Jar – Use 3 x STB8 wicks
- Mid Ocher Jar – Use 2 x STB8 wicks
- Mini Ocher Jar – Use 1 x STB8 wick
Secure the Wicks: Use the glue dots to stick the wicks firmly to the center base of each jar. Press down to ensure a solid hold.
Center the Wicks: Attach the wick placeholders (or centering tools) on top of each jar to keep wicks straight and centered.
Melt the Wax: Use the double boiler method (Bain Marie) to gently melt the soy wax. Optional: Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature — you’ll need to reach 70°C.
Transfer to Pouring Jug: Once melted, carefully pour the wax into your pouring jug.
Add Fragrance Oil: Allow the wax cool slightly to 68°C before adding fragrance. Use an 8% fragrance load — 80ml fragrance per 1L melted wax. Stir gently but thoroughly for 2 minutes.
Cool Wax Further: Allow wax to cool to around 55–60°C before pouring into your jars.
Pour the Wax: Carefully fill each jar to the top. Gently tap the sides to release any air bubbles.
Set & Smooth: Let candles cool and set completely at room temperature. If tops are uneven, smooth them using a heat gun or hairdryer. This can happen with natural waxes.
Trim the Wicks: Once fully set, trim wicks to 0.5 cm. A short wick gives a better, safer burn.
Cure the Candles: Allow the candles to cure for at least 5 days before burning. This helps improve scent throw and burn quality.
Burning Guidelines (First Burn). To ensure a full melt pool and avoid tunnelling:
- Mini Ocher: Burn for 1–2 hours
- Mid Ocher: Burn for 2–4 hours
- Max Ocher: Burn for 3–4 hours
