DIY Candle Melts

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I’ve been wanting to re-create and/or make my own DIY candle melts for a while now and I’m so excited to share this recipe for homemade candle melts with you!

DIY Candle Melts

I love my candle warmer! What I don’t love is having to spend an arm and a leg to replenish my candle melt supply. Once I discovered the power of essential oils, I knew making my own homemade wax melts could become a reality! This tutorial is so simple! I can’t wait to show you how to make your own candle melts too!

First, let me just start with a disclaimer: Some essential oils may not maintain their chemistry and therapeutic properties if heated. That being said, I did not make these for therapeutic effect. I made them for scent and ambiance.

Paraffin wax should NOT be used for candle making. When heated, it releases toxins. Beeswax is totally safe and actually has healing properties itself.

Supplies for Making Candle Melts

Soy wax chips
Glass bowl
Essential oils
Candle pouring can
Silicone baking mold

I used soy wax to make these candle melts.

How to Make Homemade Candle Melts

Begin by heating 1 cup of soy wax in a glass bowl in the microwave. Heat until melted – about 3 minutes on high.
Remove from the microwave using oven mitts.
Next, add your scent! I chose to use lavender because I love how it smells and it is so relaxing! Add 15-20 drops of lavender essential oil to the melted wax.
Stir until well mixed.
Pour the melted wax mixture into a stainless candle pouring can.
Carefully, pour wax into silicone mold. Be careful not to over fill. (Not that I would know.)
Allow wax to dry. It will take about an hour to harden.
Gently pop the candle melts from the silcone mold.