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DIY Lavender Mason Jar Candles

Created On: February 8, 2013  |  Updated: August 23, 2021  |   39 Comments  

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DIY Lavender Mason Jar Candles // Happy Friday friends! Are you ready for the weekend? We have basketball games and a few projects to work on around the house. I’ll have to sneak in some crafting time as well because I have a few more Valentine’s Day ides to share with you. Today I’m taking a step back from the Valentine crafts to share with you this diy lavender mason jar candle. If you haven’t tried candle making you’ll be surprised by how easy it can be. Candle making is a great way to create customized candles to give as gifts or to fill your home with. Candles can be made in a variety of glasses or containers, mason jars happen to be my favorite for this craft.

Mason Jar Candles DIY

I like to use soy wax and soy wicks when making my own candles. Soy wax can be found at your local craft store or ordered online on eBay or etsy. The best part about candle making is that you can infuse the candle with any scent you’d like. There are plenty of ways to naturally color and scent candles as well. For this project I used a vanilla fragrance from the craft store then added my own lavender to the wax.

Go HERE ->for an updated mason jar candle recipe and quick video tutorial

To make your own mason jar candles you will need:

soy wax

soy wicks

glue

double boiler/microwave safe container

thermometer

fragrance

1. Using a double boiler melt your wax until the temperature reaches 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit. I used a large glass pyrex measuring cup and about 2 cups of shaved soy wax for one mason jar candle.

2. While the wax is melting glue your wick to the mason jar. Hot glue works great but you can use glue dots or  tacky wax to hold the wick in place.

3. Remove from heat and allow wax to cool to 125 degrees. Once it has cooled to 125 degrees add scent. I used a couple of drops of vanilla fragrance oil and stirred lavender into the wax.

4. Pour wax into mason jar. The wax may cause your wick to lean and you may need to help position the wick in the center at this point. I used two wooden skewers and laid them on both sides of the wick. This helps prevent your wick from shifting.

5. Allow wax to harden overnight then trim wick to a 1/4 inch.

Mason Jar Candles DIY

That’s it! Candle making is pretty simple once you try it and you’ll keep wanting to try new candle scents and techniques as you go. Also please note that the twine is for decorative purposes and will not be used when lit. Its also important to keep candles away from children and to trim your wick to a 1/4inch to avoid flickering. :)

Mason Jar Candles DIY

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed this easy mason jar candle tutorial and give candle making a try.

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dani
9 years ago

I love this idea it would make a great gift.

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Nat & Holly
9 years ago

So cute! I love lavender! I’m totally going to so this for gifts! Have a great weekend!

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Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil
9 years ago

These are so pretty! Love!

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[email protected]
9 years ago

I haven’t made candles in forever! This makes me want to try it again! :) I bet yours smells so good.

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DesignedByBH
9 years ago

I love these! I don’t know if it will be soon, but this is a project that I’m definitely trying in the future!
I like the twine bow, too (I bought some purple just like that from Pick Your Plum a week or two ago!)
Thanks for the how-to! :)

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Ruthie
9 years ago

I LOVE lavendar… what a fabulous project! I’d love to have you come and share at Super Saturday Show & Tell today :) xoxo~ Ruthie https://whatscookingwithruthie.com

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Fran Dill
9 years ago

I love lavender and think this might be easy enough to try.

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JaneEllen
9 years ago

What a great project and you make it look really doable even for a chicken that tends to stay in her comfort zone. Making candles has never been in my comfort zone but I’d love to try this. Candles are getting so expensive just for little votives even, gee whiz, 75 cents each for many at Walmart, for crying out loud. I’d really love to make some lavender candles, just need to find where I can get some lavender to put in them.
So glad you shared this project. Guess I could use different containers to make the candles in.

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Linda Gibb
9 years ago

What a lovely idea. I can see me making some for xmas pressies for my candle loving friends and family.

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Beverly
9 years ago

Lavender is my favorite scent. When I loved in Pittsburgh, PA I had a large lavender plant that produced lots and lots of blooms. I have jars filled with lavender. It is surprising how long it lasts.
Can’t wait to try this candle. Thanks for sharing.

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Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
9 years ago

I love the simplistic look of these! So gorgeous and lavender is one of my favorite scents. Thanks for sharing.

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Trish @ Uncommon
9 years ago

These look beautiful and you make it seem so easy, too! Thanks for sharing!

Take care,

Trish

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katie
9 years ago

Oh i love this! I’ve never attempted to make a candle before… it looks and sounds very easy!

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Paula Parrish
9 years ago

I absolutely love the smell of lavender around our home. Thanks for sharing this lavender candle making tutorial. ;o)

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Christina @ The DIY Mommy
9 years ago

Mmmm… I bet this smells amazing (and your photos are gorgeous)! Thanks for the great tutorial.

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Suzie
9 years ago

I’ve been wanting to make candles…Thanks for the great tutorial!

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Tamsyn
9 years ago

These are beautiful!! I’ve made candles before but never thought to add Lavender. Thanks for the inspiration :)

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Dree
9 years ago

What a lovely candle, and a great use for my lavender flowers! Do the flower bits not flame up when they burn?

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Crystal
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9 years ago

Hi Dree! I’ve been burning the candle for a few days and haven’t had a problem with the lavender at all. This was my first time using lavender in a candle so I’ll definitely let you know if I run into any issues with it. Thanks for stopping by! :)

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Holly Lefevre
9 years ago

I have it all – ready to make some asap! Pretty!

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Marisa
9 years ago

Looks really beautiful and would definitely be a great gift. Just pinned it.

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