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8) How do you make a jar candle?

Measure the amount of candle wax that you will need for your jar candle, and begin melting it. Keep a close eye on the temperature of the wax as it melts, and make sure the temperature stays between 170 and 180 degrees- and do not let it go above 180 degrees.

To keep your glass jar from cracking when you pour the hot wax into the container, you’ll want to heat the jar to about 150 degrees. You can do this simply by placing your jars on a cookie sheet, and putting in the oven. Turn your oven dial to the “keep warm” temperature if it has one, and if not, just turn it so it’s below the 200 degree mark.

When your wax has been melted and is at the desired temperature of 170 degrees, you can pour in your dye if you are going to dye the color of the wax. It’s also the time to add any fragrance oil if you’re going to use it.

While keeping an eye on the temperature of your wax, take your glass jars out of the oven and handle carefully as they will be hot. With a hot glue gun, glue the bottom of the wick tab to the bottom center of the jar.

Stir your melted wax again to be sure everything is mixed together well, and as long as the temperature is at 170 degrees, it’s time to pour it into your glass jar. Pour slowly to eliminate spilling the wax all over the sides, because it’s much easier to keep it off the sides than to clean it off later! Once your wax is poured, you’ll need to straighten the wick and hold it in place as the candle hardens. Wrap the top around a pencil or Popsicle stick and lay the wooden object across the opening of the jar so it will hold the wick in place.