how to make pillar candles

Vanilla scented soy candleVanilla scented soy candleThey make a lovely gift especially considering you can tailor the container and ' flavor ' to suit the person you're giving them to . Happy candle making !What about you ? What would you make a candle in and what's your favorite candle scent ?Vanilla candleVanilla candle5.0 from how to make wax candles at home reviewsScented ater and they were as good as new . I seriously can not believe I did not do this sooner . They were destined for the bin in my mind .Prepping the candlesPrepping the candlesNow come the technical parts . You do not have to re-use old candles , you can use whatever you like - old jars , a little pot , tea cups - anything that you could microwave safely I'd say would be fine .First up you have to add the wicks . Measure out the height just by holding it next to your container then add a few centimeters on the bottom and top . Tattach the wick at the bottom I was very professional . I used sticky tape . Just fold it around itself to make it double-sided then secure it to the bottom of the jar .