These DIY pumpkin scented soy candles smell just like freshly-baked pumpkin bread! Make them to enjoy yourself or give as gifts!

Pumpkin Soy Candles burning candle on a countertop with pumpkins and pinecones

Tools & Materials

A. 1 1/2 cups soy wax flakes (this is my favorite brand from Amazon and it comes with the wicks and wick-centering devices)

B. wick-centering devices (you’ll need one for each candle)

C. pre-waxed cotton wicks (3 per candle)

D. candle jars (I’m using one of these 6 oz ramekins from amazon)

E. .5 oz. (1 Tbsp.) candle fragrance oil (I’m using Toasted Marshmallow & Pumpkin Brulee, from Makesy)

F. wax dye (orange & brown)- optional (this is my favorite wax dye kit from Amazon)

large glass measuring cup (or other microwave-save bowl)
measuring spoons
hot glue gun and glue sticks
digital meat thermometer
fork
scissors

Directions

1. Measure the wax flakes.

I like to use a glass measuring cup, but you can use any microwave-safe container, as long as it has a pour spout.

2. Melt the wax.

Pop the wax into the microwave for one minute, then pull it out and stir it with a fork. Then back in for 30 seconds. Continue, stirring each time, until the wax is completely melted.

3. Add wax dye (optional).

I you want to add color to your candles, heat the wax to between 180-190 degrees. Us the digital thermometer to check.

Add 1-2 pinches of orange and one pinch of brown wax dye chips and stir. You should see the dye immediately melt & spread.

4. Add fragrance oil.

Wait for the wax to cool to between 175-185 degrees and add the fragrance oil. I’m adding 1 Tbsp. for my 6 oz candle. If you’re making a different size, see the conversion chart at the bottom of this post. Stir well.

5. Prepare the wicks.

Attach each of the three wicks to the bottom of the ramekin with hot glue.

Then thread the wicks through two wick-centering devices and balance them on the rim.

6. Pour the candle.

Pour the how wax into the ramekin, filling to just below where you want the top of your finished candle to be. Reserve some wax for the second pour.

7. Let it cool.

Let your candle cool completely. This will likely take a couple of hours.

8. Do a second pour.

Re-heat the leftover wax and pour a thin layer over the top of your candle, just enough to cover the top. Let it cool completely.

9. Trim the wicks.

Trim the wicks with a sharp pair of scissors.

10. Let it cure.

Cover your candle with plastic wrap and let it cure in the cool dry place for at least two weeks before burning. Enjoy!

rustic orange soy candle burning with pumpkins and pinecones in the background

1 8 oz. candle

Pumpkin Brulee Scented Candles

Active Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty: easy

Materials

Tools

large glass measuring cup (or other microwave-save bowl)
measuring spoons
hot glue gun and glue sticks
digital meat thermometer
fork
scissors

Instructions

Measure the wax into a large glass measuring cup.
Melt the wax in a microwave in one-minute intervals. Stir it with a fork between sessions in the microwave.
Add 2 pinches of orange and one pinch of brown wax dye.
Let the wax cool to 170 degrees and add .5 oz. (1 Tbsp.) fragrance oil and stir.
Glue three wicks to the bottom of the ramekin. Then place two wick-centering devices on top.
Pour wax into the ramekin, filling it to about 1/8" from where you want the top of your candle to be, and reserving some wax in the measuring cup.
Let the candle cool completely.
Re-heat the wax and do a second pour, just covering the top of the candle. Let it cool again.
Trim the wicks.
Cover the candle with plastic wrap and let it cure in a cool place for 2 weeks before use.