DIY Scented Pumpkin Candles

Supplies:

  • small pumpkins
  • pumpkin carving tools or sharp knife
  • bee wax flakes (1 lb bag for up to nine small votives, soy also an option)
  • pouring pot (which you can buy on Amazon)
  • wooden spoon for mixing
  • pre-waxed wire wicks w/ clips (again, available on Amazon)
  • pumpkin oil scent (or other scent, if you prefer)
  • Cut the top off a small pumpkin

Instructions:

  1. Step 1: Start by cutting the top off of a small pumpkin, as shown in the photo. Remove the seeds from a small pumpkin.
  2. Remove the insides of the pumpkin (strings and seeds) with a small spoon. Stir wax until completely melted. Add pumpkin scent to wax.
  3. Next, turn on the stove to medium heat and pour the wax flakes into the pouring pot. Stir every so often until all the flakes have melted into a transparent liquid. Then, pour the pumpkin scent into the liquid, stir, and remove from heat. Add wicks for pumpkin candles.
  4. Let the wax cool for 30-45 minutes. Do not skip this step. It’s important to let the wax cool down a bit before pouring. While you wait, add a wick and clip to the pumpkin, placing it in the center so it will stand on its own. Pour wax into pumpkins. Wait for wax to harden.
  5. Once the wax has had time to cool, pour the liquid wax into the pumpkin, making sure the wick and clip remain in the center. Wait for the wax to set up overnight. Cut candle wick after wax has hardened.
  6. Once the wax has hardened, snip any length of wick that is excessive. And enjoy.

Tip: If you have any bumps or divots in the top of your candle once it has hardened, reheat a small amount of wax on the stove, follow steps 3 and 4, and then pour a small amount over the existing candle to give it a smoother look.

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