What Soy Candle Making Equipment Do I Need?

The soy candle making equipment needed to make soy candles is very basic and you won't have to spend a fortune on supplies. You probably have most of what you need in your kitchen already.

First, you need something to melt the soy wax in. A double boiler is the safest and most effective method for melting wax. Since it uses indirect heat, you won't have to worry about burning the wax. Double boilers are easy to find, and are relatively inexpensive. If you already have one, you can use it to melt your soy wax. You may, however, want to purchase an extra one just for your soy candle making.

The second piece of soy candle making equipment you need is a thermometer. A candy thermometer works best. Since the soy wax melts quickly, you will need to monitor the temperature of the melting soy wax to ensure it doesn't get too hot. Fragrance can be lost to evaporation if it takes a long time for the soy candle to cool. Candy thermometers can usually be purchased at any store that sells kitchen equipment.

Third, you need a vessel to pour the melted wax into the molds. If you are going to be making small soy candles, such as votives, it will be easier to pour using a Pyrex measuring cup rather than the pot the soy wax was melted in. Any heat safe pourable cup will work for this.

The fourth and final soy candle making equipment necessary to make soy candles is a scale to measure the wax. Depending on the size of the soy candles you are making, you will need to know how much soy wax to use. A digital scale works best for this because it gives very accurate measurements.

As you can see, you don't need to spend a fortune on special equipment to make soy candles. Most of them may already be in your kitchen, and the rest are common supplies that can be purchased inexpensively.

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