Scented Soy Votive Candles by Martha Stewart

Tools and Materials

Soy wax (#112138), Yaley Candle, yaley.com
Votive glasses, from Ikea
Wax color chips
Essential oils (for 3 cups of wax, you'll need 40 drops), 1 oz. each, Majestic   Mountain Sage, thesage.com
Small pipettes, (#108-2401), Majestic Mountain Sage, thesage.com
Small braided wick, (12R, #120473), Yaley Candle, yaley.com
Metal wick clips, (#110517), 15 mm, Yaley Candle, yaley.com
Small wooden skewers
Funnel
Clip-art labels and partition templates
Optional: Crystal Clear Pop & Lock boxes, (PLB138), from clearbags.com

Step 1

To determine the quantity of soy wax you will need, fill votive glass with water and measure that volume. Melt wax in a microwave, following package instructions. Add wax color chips, stirring to melt and blend, until desired color is achieved. For scent, add essential oils to wax (for 3 cups of wax, you'll need about 40 drops); stir to blend.

Step 2

Set the wick in place: Thread a length of braided wick through a metal wick tab, then "glue" it to the bottom of the glass with a dab of melted wax. Tie wick to a skewer resting atop the glass, so it stays taut and centered. Using a funnel, pour wax into each glass, running the wax over the wick to coat it. Let wax dry and harden thoroughly. If surface dips, fill in with extra wax. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch.

Step 3

Package a trio of candles in a clear plastic box, using our template to create a partition. Then, print our colorful clip-art labels and write down the names of each scent.

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