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How to Make Mason Jar Candles

1/19/2014

Create your own candle inside a mason jar to provide a protective covering for the candle for outdoor use or just to throw a pretty, enclosed glow. These make great gifts for friends and family who enjoy scented candles.



Edit Steps



Preparing the Wick



  1. Smooth out the wick to make it straight.





  2. Hold the top of the wick with a pen or something similar. Make sure the bottom of the wick reaches the bottom of the jar and is in the center.









Making the Candle



  1. Turn the stove burner to the lowest setting. Place the pouring pot on the burner.





  2. Add the wax flakes to the pot. Stir constantly. The wax should melt but not bubble or simmer.





    • Continue stirring until the wax is almost completely melted.



  3. Pour the scented oil and color to the melted wax flakes.





    • Slowly add color until the ultimate shade/hue is achieved. Adding color too quickly may create a more vibrant color than desired.



  4. Stir until the color and scented oil are fully integrated into the melted wax.





  5. Pour the wax into the mason jar. Pour the candle wax once it reaches a smooth consistency. The consistency should mirror a well-blended smoothie.





    • It may take up to 20 to 30 minutes to achieve this consistency.



  6. Allow to set. The candle is ready to use when it turns solid.







Using the Candles



  1. Place the jar candles wherever you need protected candlelight. The candles work well outdoors, such as at the beach or on your outdoor table setting.





    • These candles look wonderful lining a walkway.







Edit Tips



  • When the candle gets lower in the jar, use a long match or lighter to light it.

  • Clean the pouring pot by placing it over the stovetop burner on low. Allow any residual candle wax to melt and then wipe clean with a paper towel.

  • Trim the wick ½”/1cm before lighting.

  • The candles may take up to 24 hours to completely cool. Wait at least 24 hours before lighting.



Edit Warnings



  • Never leave candles unattended. Extinguish candles if nobody is present to keep an eye on them.

  • If using outdoors, keep away from flammable and dry bush, grass and leaves. Use in clear, graveled, damp or cemented areas only.

  • If using in the bathroom, bear in mind that dropped glass tends to shatter when it hits tiles and other hard surfaces.



Edit Things You'll Need



  • Clean mason jars; wipe each jar clean to ensure that it's clean

  • A pouring pot

  • Wax flakes

  • Wicks

  • Wick stickums

  • Colored beads or bars

  • Wick holder sticks

  • Scented oil (optional)

  • A wooden spoon to stir the wax





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