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Close up of soy wax melts spilling out of a mason jar onto an orange and white patterned cloth
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How to Make Soy Wax Melts with Essential Oils

Learn how to make your own soy wax melts with essential oils in this easy DIY tutorial.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Cooling Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
Course: DIY
Author: Chrystal Johnson

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat two cups of soy wax flakes or shredded soy wax bars in a pan on a low heat. If you have a candle making pitcher, it will make the process even easier. The wax will melt fast, so gently stir as it dissolves. Continue stirring until the wax is completely liquified. Remove the wax from the heat once it has liquified. Add in 30-40 drops of grapefruit essential oil. Stir well.
    Pan with red silicone spatula read to add soy wax to
  • Carefully pour the wax mixture into the wax melt molds. Pour slowly, filling each mold ¾ of the way full. Place the wax melt molds in a cool and dry place so they can harden. If you notice any air bubbles, be sure to poke them with a toothpick prior to setting.
    Homemade soy wax melts in their clear plastic mold on a table
  • Allow the wax a full 24 hours to harden.
    Glass jar on its side spilling out soy wax melts onto an orange an white patterned cloth

Notes

To use your wax melts simply remove 1-2 from the mold and place it in a wax warmer, tealight burner or electric burner designed for melting wax tarts or wax cubes such as this.