Make Your Own Scented Holiday Candles
Bring the scents of the season into your home with these easy-to-make candles.
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![DIY Essential Oil Candles Three Holiday Candles With Plaid Ribbon, Twine and Gift Tags](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-12.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028276722.jpeg)
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Materials Needed
Yield: 1 candle
- small glass jar
- wooden dowel
- wick
- glue dot
- soy wax flakes
- essential oil (in desired scents)
- double boiler
- pot holder
- thermometer
- scissors
Melt Wax Flakes
Start by filling the glass jar twice with your wax flakes to ensure there is enough wax for the candle. Using a double broiler, melt down the soy wax flakes (Image 1). Stir with a wooden dowel until completely liquefied (Image 2) — about 180 degrees F.
![Start by filling the glass jar twice with your wax flakes to ensure there is enough wax for the candle. Using a double broiler, melt down the soy wax flakes.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028264795.jpeg)
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Image 1
![Stir wax flakes with a wooden dowel until completely liquefied – about 180 degrees F.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028262885.jpeg)
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Image 2
Let Cool
Allow the wax to cool down to 100 degrees F (Image 1). This helps prevent the candle from cracking as it solidifies. While cooling, attach a wick to the bottom of the jar using a glue dot (Image 2). Twist a wooden dowel around the wick to help keep the wick upright when pouring the wax into the jar (Image 3).
![Allow the wax to cool down to 100 degrees F. This helps prevent the candle from cracking as it solidifies.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028247470.jpeg)
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Image 1
![While cooling, attach wick to the bottom of the jar using a glue dot.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-5.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028210839.jpeg)
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Image 2
![Twist a wooden dowel around the wick to help keep the wick upright when pouring the wax into the jar.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028254624.jpeg)
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Image 3
Add Essential Oils
Mix your essential oils into the wax. For an evergreen tree scent, combine 10 drops of balsam fir needle and 5 drops of eucalyptus. For a spiced cider scent, combine 10 drops of sweet orange and 5 drops of clove bud. For a snickerdoodle scent, combine 10 drops of vanilla and 5 drops of cinnamon.
![Mix Essential Oils Into Wax Adding Essential Oils Into Melted Soy Wax](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-7.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028281357.jpeg)
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Pour Scented Wax
Carefully pour the wax into the jar (Image 1). Allow to sit for 24 hours (Image 2). Use scissors to cut the wick.
![Carefully pour the wax into the jar. Allow to sit for 24 hours.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-8.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028212773.jpeg)
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Image 1
![Allow candle to sit for 24 hours before burning. Use scissors to cut the wick.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-9.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028229385.jpeg)
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Image 2
Decorate the Jar
Now your candle is ready for gifting. Add a piece of plaid ribbon around the lip of the jar and finish with a gift tag and the name of the scent for a fun, festive touch.
![DIY Essential Oils Candle DIY Holiday Tree Candle With Plaid Ribbon, Twine and Gift Tag](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-10.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1481028259479.jpeg)
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Make It Bright
Easy and budget-friendly, these DIY candles make perfect gifts for co-workers, friends and family.
![DIY Essential Oil Candles Three Holiday Candles With Plaid Ribbon, Twine and Gift Tags](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/12/5/0/Original_Handmade-Holidays-Jason-Kisner-candles-13.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.862.85.suffix/1481028303528.jpeg)
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