Make Your First Candle

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90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: Three hand-poured candles with fragrance and custom labels

What you need

soy or paraffin waxfragrance oilswickscontainersthermometer

The 90-Minute Plan

Prepare0–15 min

Secure wicks in containers and prepare workspace with dye if desired

Heat15–35 min

Melt wax to proper temperature (around 170-180F) using double boiler method

Scent35–55 min

Add fragrance oils at proper temperature and stir thoroughly

Pour55–75 min

Carefully pour wax into containers, keeping wick centered

Cool75–90 min

Let candles cool completely before trimming wicks and testing

Pro Tip

Use soy wax for cleaner burning—it holds fragrance better than paraffin

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After 90 min: You'll craft quality candles with beautiful scent and appearance.

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After 90 min: A collection of premium soy candles with layering and advanced techniques

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After 90 min: A complete portrait with accurate proportions and shading

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After 90 min: Five detailed hand sketches showing different poses and angles

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