how to make soy candles at home

soy candlesAuthor :inquiring ChefPrintingredientsGlass jars or old candles in jarsBoiling wateCandle wicksSticky tapeSkewersSoy wax flakesCandle fragrance oilsInstructionsPour the boiling water into the glass oil candles and leave to cool .Remove the wax floating on the top .Use dishwashing liquid and hot water to clean up any excess wax or soot .Dry containers class .Cut small pieces of sticky tape and fold to a make a double- sided tape then place in the middle of the bottom of each jar .Cut the wicks so that about 4cm comes out the top of the jar .Use a skewer to press them into the sticky tape so they stick to the bottom .Place how to make soy candles at home skewer over the top and wrap the wick to hold it up in the middle .Measure out the soy wax flakes ( you will need double the amount - eg if your candle is 1 cup capacity , you will need 2 cups of soy wax flakes ) .Place the flakes in a heat - proof jug and microwave for 1 minutes .Remove and stir then microwave for 1 minute then stir again .If there are still solid flakes , microwave for 20 seconds at a time until dissolved .Add the fragra made ​​for candles . As far as what to avoid etc ... depends what you're after . I was making one for a pregnant friend so