{"id":389326,"date":"2026-08-24T14:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/making-candles\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:59:29","slug":"making-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/making-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Own Candles: A Simple Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever wondered why store-bought candles often burn down too fast or barely throw any scent when lit? Making your own candles is surprisingly easy and gives you complete control over your ingredients. You choose the wax, the fragrance, and the container. In this step-by-step guide, you\u2019ll learn how to craft beautiful candles right at home. From essential supplies and pouring techniques to key safety tips, here is everything you need to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need to Make Candles at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re starting out, you don&#8217;t need fancy equipment\u2014a few basic tools will take you a long way. Precision is key, however, as exact temperatures and accurate measurements directly determine how your candle looks and burns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the essential supplies for your workbench:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Candle wax<\/strong>: The foundation of your candle. Popular options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candle-making\/wax-candles\/\">candle wax<\/a> include soy wax, paraffin wax, and beeswax.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Candle wick<\/strong>: You can&#8217;t have a flame without a wick. Choose classic cotton wicks or go for wooden wicks to get that cozy crackling sound.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A container or mold<\/strong>: Glass jars and metal tins work great for container candles, while silicone molds are ideal for freestanding, shaped candles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermometer<\/strong>: Essential for tracking precise temperatures during melting and fragrance blending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital scale<\/strong>: Measuring ingredients accurately by weight (in grams) guarantees consistent results every time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double boiler<\/strong>: Crucial for melting wax gently over indirect heat without scorching it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wick centering tool and glue dot<\/strong>: Secures the wick tightly to the bottom of your container and keeps it centered at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d rather not buy each item separately, a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/kits-en\/candle-kit\/\">candle making kit<\/a> provides all the supplies you need for your very first project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-223926 status-publish first instock product_cat-soap-making product_cat-soap-mold product_cat-measuring-cup product_cat-work-material product_cat-new has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"222695\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"222695\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/work-material\/au-bain-marie-pan-stainless-steel\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/work-material\/au-bain-marie-pan-stainless-steel\/\" title=\"Au Bain Marie Pan Stainless Steel\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-80-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Au Bain Marie Pan Stainless Steel\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aubainmarie-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/work-material\/au-bain-marie-pan-stainless-steel\/\" aria-label=\"Au Bain Marie Pan Stainless Steel\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Au Bain Marie Pan Stainless Steel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>9.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>8.22<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. 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VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389326?add-to-cart=223919\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_223919\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"223919\" data-product_sku=\"9503751335465\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;Digital Scale Stainless Steel up to 3000 gr&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;Digital Scale Stainless Steel up to 3000 gr&rdquo; has been added to your cart\" role=\"button\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_223919\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-191038 status-publish last instock product_cat-kits-en product_cat-candle-kit product_cat-new product_tag-candle product_tag-kit-en has-post-thumbnail virtual taxable purchasable product-type-bundle\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"183060\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"183060\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/kits-en\/candle-kit\/candle-kit\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/kits-en\/candle-kit\/candle-kit\/\" title=\"Candle KIT\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/basic-candle-kit-1-2-scaled-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Basis Kaars KIT YouWish\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bowl_candle2-768x768-1-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/kits-en\/candle-kit\/candle-kit\/\" aria-label=\"Candle KIT\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Candle KIT<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"from\">From: <\/span><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>19.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>16.49<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/kits-en\/candle-kit\/candle-kit\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_191038\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_bundle product_type_bundle_input_required add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"191038\" data-product_sku=\"9501678791593\" aria-label=\"Read more about &ldquo;Candle KIT&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_191038\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Candle Wax and Wick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The secret to a great candle lies in pairing the right wax with the proper wick. As explained in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/candle-wax\/\">beginner&#8217;s guide to candle wax<\/a>, every wax type has distinct properties. Soy wax is plant-based, renewable, and slow-burning. Paraffin wax delivers a strong scent throw and cures with a smooth finish. Compare your options in our detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/soy-wax-vs-paraffin-wax\/\">soy wax vs paraffin wax<\/a> to see which best fits your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wick selection is just as critical. A wick that is too small causes tunneling\u2014where only a narrow channel melts down the center\u2014while an oversized wick produces an excessively tall flame, soot, and smoke. Want to figure out which wick fits your vessel best? Check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/choosing-right-wick\/\">choosing the right wick<\/a>. You can also browse our full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candles-wick\/\">candle wicks<\/a> across various styles and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-151118 status-publish first instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-candles-wick has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"149923\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"149923\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wooden-candle-wick\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wooden-candle-wick\/\" title=\"Wooden Candle Wick\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wooden-wick-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Wooden Candle Wick\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/woodenwicksbysablecandleco-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wooden-candle-wick\/\" aria-label=\"Wooden Candle Wick\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Wooden Candle Wick<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2.44<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>174.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>144.59<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;2.95&euro;2.44 through &euro;174.95&euro;144.59<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wooden-candle-wick\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_151118\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"151118\" data-product_sku=\"9501677574517\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Wooden Candle Wick&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_151118\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-122886 status-publish instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-making-wax-candles product_cat-tealight-candle-wax product_cat-wax-candles product_cat-soy-wax has-post-thumbnail sale taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"122196\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"122196\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-candles\/soy-wax\/conatiner-candlewax-kerasoy-4130\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-candles\/soy-wax\/conatiner-candlewax-kerasoy-4130\/\" title=\"Container Candle Wax &#8211; Kerasoy 4130\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-13%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/container-4130-1-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Container Candle Wax - Kerasoy 4130\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/container-4130-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-candles\/soy-wax\/conatiner-candlewax-kerasoy-4130\/\" aria-label=\"Container Candle Wax &#8211; Kerasoy 4130\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Container Candle Wax &#8211; Kerasoy 4130<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>6.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>5.74<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>149.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>123.93<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;6.95&euro;5.74 through &euro;149.95&euro;123.93<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-candles\/soy-wax\/conatiner-candlewax-kerasoy-4130\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_122886\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"122886\" data-product_sku=\"9505777793786\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Container Candle Wax - Kerasoy 4130&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_122886\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-35863 status-publish last instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-wax-melt-making product_cat-wax-melt-wax product_cat-wax-candles product_cat-soy-wax product_tag-pillar-blend-soy-wax-kerasoy-en has-post-thumbnail sale taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"31272\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"31272\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-melt-making\/wax-melt-wax\/pillar-blend-soy-wax-kerasoy\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-melt-making\/wax-melt-wax\/pillar-blend-soy-wax-kerasoy\/\" title=\"Pillar Blend Soy Wax KeraSoy\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-36%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pillarkersoy-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Pillar Blend Sojawas KeraSoy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pillarkersoy2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-melt-making\/wax-melt-wax\/pillar-blend-soy-wax-kerasoy\/\" aria-label=\"Pillar Blend Soy Wax KeraSoy\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Pillar Blend Soy Wax KeraSoy<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3.26<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>363.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>300.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;3.95&euro;3.26 through &euro;363.00&euro;300.00<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/wax-melt-making\/wax-melt-wax\/pillar-blend-soy-wax-kerasoy\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_35863\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"35863\" data-product_sku=\"9509637155745\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Pillar Blend Soy Wax KeraSoy&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_35863\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: Pouring Your Own Container Candle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crafting a container candle in a glass jar is the perfect starting project. Follow these steps for a clean, professional result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/candle-wax-pouring-9e7c46-f9bd1fc250ce.webp\" alt=\"Pouring a homemade candle\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the jar and wick<\/strong>: Thoroughly clean and dry your glass jar. Secure the metal tab at the base of the wick to the inside center of the jar using a glue dot. Place a wick centering tool across the top of the jar to keep the wick taut and upright.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-29399 status-publish first instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-candles-wick product_cat-candle-wick-glue-dot product_tag-candle-wick-glue-dot has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"28009\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"28009\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candles-wick\/candle-wick-glue-dot\/candle-wick-glue-dot\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candles-wick\/candle-wick-glue-dot\/candle-wick-glue-dot\/\" title=\"Candle wick glue dot\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gluedot-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Kaarsen lont lijm stip\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candles-wick\/candle-wick-glue-dot\/candle-wick-glue-dot\/\" aria-label=\"Candle wick glue dot\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Candle wick glue dot<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>0.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>0.79<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389326?add-to-cart=29399\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_29399\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"29399\" data-product_sku=\"9508478924862\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;Candle wick glue dot&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;Candle wick glue dot&rdquo; has been added to your cart\" role=\"button\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_29399\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-65998 status-publish instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-candles-wick has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"60991\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"60991\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candles-wick\/candlestick-centering-aid\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candles-wick\/candlestick-centering-aid\/\" title=\"Candle Wick Centering Tool\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/wickcentre-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Candle Wick Centering Tool\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/wickcentre2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candles-wick\/candlestick-centering-aid\/\" aria-label=\"Candle Wick Centering Tool\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Candle Wick Centering Tool<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1.61<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389326?add-to-cart=65998\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_65998\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"65998\" data-product_sku=\"9508461328769\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;Candle Wick Centering Tool&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;Candle Wick Centering Tool&rdquo; has been added to your cart\" role=\"button\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_65998\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weigh the wax<\/strong>: Measure your wax on a digital scale. A helpful rule of thumb: always weigh wax in grams rather than volume in milliliters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melt in a double boiler<\/strong>: Place the wax in a double boiler set over shallow water. Heat gently while monitoring the temperature with a thermometer. Soy and paraffin wax typically melt between 70 and 80\u00b0C (158 to 176\u00b0F). Never place wax directly over an open flame or direct heat source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add fragrance oil and dye<\/strong>: Mix in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candle-making\/candles-fragrance-oil\/\">candle fragrance oil<\/a> once the wax has cooled slightly (usually around 65 to 70\u00b0C \/ 149 to 158\u00b0F). A fragrance load of 6% to 8% is ideal for beginners. Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/how-i-get-good-scent-throw-in-candles-with-fragrance-oil\/\">making candles with fragrance oils<\/a> for detailed ratios. For color, add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candle-making\/candle-dye\/dye-for-candles\/\">candle dye<\/a> and stir gently for two minutes. Learn more in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/candle-colors\/\">coloring candles<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-170318 status-publish first instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-candle-dye product_cat-dye-for-candles product_tag-brown-candle-dye has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"170244\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"170244\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/brown-candle-dye\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/brown-candle-dye\/\" title=\"Brown candle dye\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/brown-candle-color-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Brown candle dye\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/brown-candle-dye\/\" aria-label=\"Brown candle dye\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Brown candle dye<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1.50<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1.24<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>189.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>156.98<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;1.50&euro;1.24 through &euro;189.95&euro;156.98<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/brown-candle-dye\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_170318\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"170318\" data-product_sku=\"9509728653815\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Brown candle dye&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_170318\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pour into the container<\/strong>: Allow the wax to cool to its pouring temperature (for soy wax, usually between 55 and 65\u00b0C \/ 131 to 149\u00b0F). Pour slowly to minimize air bubbles, leaving about 1 centimeter (half an inch) of space at the top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cure and trim the wick<\/strong>: Place the jar on a level, draft-free surface at room temperature and let it set undisturbed for at least 24 hours. Patience pays off: soy candles often require 1 to 2 weeks of curing time to achieve their peak scent throw. Trim the wick to about 5 mm (1\/4 inch) above the wax surface before lighting. For more tips, visit our master guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/how-to-make-a-candle\/\">how to make a candle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pouring Molded Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freestanding candles\u2014like trendy bubble or pillar candles\u2014require a slightly different technique and specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candle-making\/candle-mold\/\">candle molds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When working with molds, use a harder wax known as a pillar blend. Its rigid structure allows the candle to release effortlessly once fully set. Pierce a small hole in the bottom of a silicone mold with a needle, thread the wick through, and seal the opening if necessary to prevent leaks. Check out our step-by-step tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/candle-pouring-in-mold\/\">pouring candles in a mold<\/a> for full instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-58625 status-publish first instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-candle-mold product_tag-12-3-x-7-5-cm-en product_tag-cone-candle-mould has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"57799\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"57799\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/kegel-kaars-mal-12-3-x-7-5-cm-2\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/kegel-kaars-mal-12-3-x-7-5-cm-2\/\" title=\"Cone Candle Mould &#8211; 12.3 x 7.5 cm\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/candlemoldH06-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Kegel Kaars Mal - 12.3 x 7.5 cm\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/candlemold16-10-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/candle-making\/kegel-kaars-mal-12-3-x-7-5-cm-2\/\" aria-label=\"Cone Candle Mould &#8211; 12.3 x 7.5 cm\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Cone Candle Mould &#8211; 12.3 x 7.5 cm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>11.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>9.88<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. 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VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389326?add-to-cart=58625\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_58625\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"58625\" data-product_sku=\"9503811693337\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;Cone Candle Mould - 12.3 x 7.5 cm&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;Cone Candle Mould - 12.3 x 7.5 cm&rdquo; has been added to your cart\" role=\"button\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_58625\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Tips for Making and Burning Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with hot wax requires mindful preparation. Keep these essential safety practices in mind whenever crafting or burning candles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never leave melting wax unattended<\/strong>: Keep a constant eye on hot wax while it is on your heat source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use heat-resistant glass<\/strong>: Everyday drinking glasses can shatter from thermal shock. Stick to containers rated specifically for candle making. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/candles-in-glass-safe\/\">using glass candle jars safely<\/a> explains what to look out for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ventilate your workspace<\/strong>: Work in a well-ventilated area, especially when adding concentrated fragrance oils.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test every creation<\/strong>: Always perform a burn test before gifting or producing a new batch. Place the candle on a stable, heat-safe surface at least 30 cm (12 inches) away from flammable materials. Follow the protocol outlined in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/candle-burn-test\/\">candle burn testing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extinguish in time<\/strong>: Stop burning your candle when roughly 1 centimeter (half an inch) of wax remains at the bottom to keep the container from overheating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to also read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/candle-making\/what-must-a-beginning-candle-maker-know\/\">5 things every beginner candle maker should know<\/a> to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making your own candles is a rewarding, creative hobby that fills your home with warmth and custom scents. With a little precision regarding temperatures, measurements, and quality ingredients, you&#8217;ll produce beautiful results every time. Ready to build your setup? Explore our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candle-making\/\">candle making<\/a> collection and stock up on supplies at YouWish today!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to make your own candles with this simple beginner&#8217;s guide. 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