NATURAL SOY CANDLE

This natural soy candle is so fun to make and is a perfect gift around the holiday season. You can also use this general recipe below and just mix and match the essential oils to suit the moods of a particular month.  The wonderful possibilities are endless.

Natural Soy Candle - O' Christmas Tree Scent

• 2 - 3 oz glass or tin jars
• 2 wicks
  
• 2 Clothespins
  
• 1/4 cup soy wax flakes
• 1 Tbsp solid coconut oil
• 20 drop pine needle essential oil
• 15 drops sweet orange essential oil
• 5 drops frankincense essential oil

1. Melt the soy wax and coconut oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat once melted.
   
2. Stir in your essential oils and stir until well blended, about 1 minute.
   
3. Dip the bottom of the candle wick into the wax mixture and allow it to adhere to the bottom of the container. 
   
4. Prop wick upright using a clothespin or centering device. Pour the wax into the containers.
   
5. Allow the candles to cool. Trim the wick to ¼” height.
   
6. Use the candle according to standard safety or give as a crowd pleasing gift.

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Disclaimer: As always, use caution with essential oils. Avoid contact with mucous membranes. Not safe for direct contact with cats. Avoid the sun for 12 hours after direct contact with citrus oils. Do a skin patch test before handling essential oils to ensure there is no topical sensitivity.