DIY Lavender candles
Materials:
- 1 12 oz wide mouth mason jar
- 1 8 oz wide mouth mason jar This jar should fit into the larger one with a small gap between surfaces.
- Dried lavender stems
- 2 cups Candle waxwhite soy wax or white paraffin wax
- 1 Candle wick with clip and sticker, medium size
- Wood skewer
- 15 drops Lavender essential oil optional, add more for a stronger scent
- Twine to tie around the mouth of the mason jar,
Tools:
- double boiler
- scissors
Instructions:
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Ensure your glass mason jars are clean and completely dry prior to use.
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Using a double boiler, slowly melt the candle wax. Don’t overheat as the wax may burn. Remove from heat.
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In the meantime, stick the clip of the wick to the center bottom of the small mason jar.
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Wrap the long end of the wick around a skewer and rest the skewer across the top of the jar. This will keep the wick centered in your jar.
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Add 15 drops of lavender essential oil to the melted wax and stir. Add more for a stronger scent.
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Slowly pour the wax into the prepared jar. Leave the wax to fully cool and set.
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Once the wax has set, cut the excess wick 1⁄4” from the top of the candle.
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Gently place the small jar into the larger jar.
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Working one stem at a time, insert the dried lavender in the space between the two jars. Continue working all the way around the jar until your desired effect is achieved.
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Wrap some twine around the neck of the jar with a few stems of lavender if desired
