1. In a double-boiler (or large glass bowl on top of a pot filled with 1 cup of water), bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduc...

2. Once the soy is liquified, turn off the heat and dip the metal ends of the wicks into the wax. Place the ends in the center of each candle jar,...

3. Once the metal end is set in the wax, gently straighten the wick and secure it at the mouth of the jar with a clothespin (resting on the jar).

4. Very gently, pour the wax (it helps to use a bowl or measuring cup designed for pouring liquids), into each jar. Add the essential oils to the w...

5. Wrap the jars in the dry washcloths, to prevent the wax from cooling too fast and shrinking or cracking. (This step isn't mandatory, but helps i...

6. Let the candles sit for 24 hours, until fully set. Once set, remove the clothespins and washcloths, and trim the top of the wicks to 1 inch.

1. In this demonstration, I'm using soy candle wax, so the first thing you will need to do is refer to my soy candle making page to determine...

2. Place the wax into a double boiler or a metal container placed over a pan of hot water, and set it on the stove until it melts. Be extremely car...

3. Glue the stabilizer attached to the bottom of your wick to the inside base of your jar. Your wick should stick out at the top. Use the wick hold...

4. Once the wax has fully melted stir in the candle dye, I am matching the raspberry fragrance with a red candle dye.

5. Now your wax and dye should be nice and melted. This is the point where you will want to add your fragrance and/or luxurious essential oils. For...

6. At this point I have to say my kitchen is smelling lovely, the deep red color looks like melted jello, yummy! Now carefully pour the wax into th...

7. Support your wick using a bamboo stick or pencil. Whilst the wax cools it contracts, sometimes resulting in the candle sinking a little in the m...

8. Give your candle 24 hours to harden, you now have another masterpiece to add to your collection of homemade candles! As I mentioned before its p...