You might think that it’s intimidating to make your own candles from scratch, but the process is not as daunting as it seems. These tutorials will show you how to make candles to sell or gift without needing to invest a lot in supplies.
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WaxWickContainerFragrance and color
Homemade Candles for Beginners from The Spruce
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Small bowls or glassesCandle waxWicksCoffee beansVanilla beans (chopped)
DIY French Vanilla Candles from Hello Glow
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Paraffin wax Wicks Mason jars Rosemary and lemon essential oils
Rosemary Lemon Candle from Craft Berry Bush
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Shaved waxMason jarsWicksCitronella essential oil
DIY Citronella Candles from The Spruce
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Candle votivesSoy waxEssential oilsWicks
DIY Scented Gift Candles With Printable Labels from Fall for DIY
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Old candlesCandle waxWicksTinsCitronella and grapefruit essential oil
Recycled Tin Citronella Candle from Sugar and Charm
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Beeswax sheets Primed wicksKnife or razor blade
Simple Rolled Beeswax Candle from The Spruce
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Blown out eggshellsSoy wax flakesWicks Wax paperDixie cupsCrayons (optional)Essential oils (optional)
DIY Colorful Egg Candles from Hello Glow
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Glass jarsBeeswax WicksPressed herbs
DIY Pressed Herb Candles from Adventures in Making
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Plain candleTissue paperRubber stampsDye inkHeat gun
Rubber Stamped Candles from The Spruce
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TeacupsWax flakesWicks
DIY Teacup Candles from Yes Missy
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Metal tinsSoy wax flakesGlitterWicksEssential oil
DIY Poured Glitter Tin Candle from Something Turquoise
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Crayons Soy candle wax Wicks Dixie Cups Glass candle holders
Crayon and Wax Candles from Warm Hot Chocolate
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Soy flakesAmber jarsSandalwood and fig essential oilsWicksKraft labels
DIY Fig and Sandalwood Soy Candles from A Ballad of Bright
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Olive oilLantern wicksFloral wire ContainerFruit or herb filler
Lemon Filled Olive Oil Lanterns from The Kinnard Homestead
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White beeswax pelletsGrapefruit essential oilRed liquid dyeMold
Pink Grapefruit DIY Wax Melts from LW Vogue
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TeaExtract flavors Soy waxMugsCordOlive oil
DIY Tea Infused Scented Candle from Fall for DIY
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Spent candlesWicksGlue gunMason jar
Recycled Candle from Man Made DIY
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Wood wicksSoy wax flakesCandle potsBlue spruce essential oil
Blue Spruce Candles from Life-n-Reflection
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WaxPre-tabbed wicksEggnog glassesEggnog fragrance oilVanilla liquid dyeGround cinnamon/nutmeg
DIY Eggnog Candles from Candle Tech
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Organic beeswax LemonsWooden wicks
Lemon Beeswax Candles from Twine and Table
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Silicone heart moldSoy wax flakesWicksEssential oils
DIY Heart Soy Candles from Adventures in Making
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CrayonsWhite pillar candleHot glue gun
DIY Rainbow Candles from Kimspired DIY
