Step 1

Gather your materials and prepare your work area. In addition to the wax, you will need a scale, instant read thermometer, saucepan, containers or molds, as well as any fragrance, candle dye, and/or other additives (see finishes in Step 4) you plan to use.

Step 2

Prepare your containers or molds: stick a small piece of wick adhesive or use hot glue to the metal wick tab, then affix to the inside of your container. Take care to center the wick in your container. Choose appropriate size wick. (Refer to our wick size guide in the wax listing)

Step 3

Weigh the amount of wax, fragrance and additives you need for your candles. We recommend a 6% maximum fragrance load for our paraffin waxes.

For a 6% load in 1 lb wax, use 1 oz fragrance (16oz wax x 6/100=.96 oz)

Step 4 - For Mottled Finish

For a mottled finish, you will need paraffin wax, fragrance (up to 6%) & color as desired

Step 4 - For Smooth Finish

For a smooth finish, you will need paraffin wax, fragrance (up to 6%) & color as desired, Plus 1% Vybar/PB 103 (About 2 tsp Vybar/PB 103 for every 1 lb wax).

Pro Tip: Make sure your Vybar/PB 103 is fully melted before adding dye & fragrance.

Step 4 - For Textured Finish

For a textured finish, you will need paraffin wax, fragrance (up to 6%) & color as desired.

Pro Tip: A cold pour is the key to making this texture.

Step 5

Pour wax carefully into your prepared candle container(s).

For Mottled or Smooth Finish: Pour warm (176° F - 185° F) into a warm container/mold.

For Textured Finish:

Pour cold (150° F - 160° F) into a cold container/mold.

Step 6

Add the premeasured fragrance oil, and dyes. Stir gently but thoroughly.

Step 7

Pour wax carefully into your prepared candle container(s).

For Mottled or Smooth Finish:

Pour warm (176° F - 185° F) into a warm container/mold

For Textured Finish:

Pour cold (150° F - 160° F) into a cold container/mold

Step 8

Let the candle(s) cool and set overnight. Paraffin shrinks as it sets and hardens. This is normal and a characteristic of the wax. Re-melt the remaining wax and pour one or more additional times until the candle top is flat…or the desired shape is achieved

Step 9

For the best fragrance throw, let your candle(s) cure for at least a week. Trim the wick to ¼”, light your candle and enjoy!

Step 10

Pro Tip: To perfect tops and glass adhesion on your container candles, use a heat gun (you can get this at any hardware store) to melt the top layer (about 1/8” should be enough) and let it set again