How to Make Soy Candles

I lay down newspaper and then put my candle making supplies on top.
The Newspaper helps with an easy clean up.

Before I melted the soy flakes I set up all of my molds and wicks.
Using wick sticks I attached the wick to the bottom of the glass.
I Usually leave the wicks long until the candle cools then I cut them to the candles size.
I also laid out newspaper to help with an easy clean up once my molds are set.

**I am using a bumpy candle mold, a few old candle jars with lids, a few masonry jars, 4 floating candle metal molds and 4 votive molds. I usually collect jars and containers throughout the year, when I have a large stash I make a batch of candles. We use the candles throughout the year and even give some as gifts.

Fill pot half way with water and set it on medium heat.
Fill other pot with soy flakes.
Place in pot of water on stove.
Melt soy chips and stir until all flakes have melted. Temperature should be between 120-140 degrees

Once the flakes have melted I add a few dye chips and scented oil to the melted mixture.
Stir well for 5 mins until it is dissolved

Once the soy flakes have been melted and mixed I pour them into the molds/containers.
After the Soy flakes have been poured into the molds I adjust the wicks and use pencils and clothes pins to keep the wicks straight.

I let the Candles Cool on the table for a few hours.