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How to Make Mason Jar Candle Molds and Candles

Did you know that you can make custom candles in a jar shape? You can make them in any shape really! This tutorial will show you how to create a reusable candle mold in the shape of a mason jar and then how to pour your own candles. This craft is a great way to make handmade gifts or add a little ambiance to your home.
Makes 1
Author Angie Holden

What You Will Need

For the candle molds:

Instructions

To make the candle mold:

  • Apply hot glue around the lip of the mason jar and place it upside down in a flat-bottomed mixing cup to create a seal.*
  • In a separate mixing cup, mix the Castin’ Craft EasyMold Silicone Rubber. Mix equal parts of the two components. Be sure to follow all instructions and measure carefully. Mix really well before continuing making sure all product on the sides and bottom gets mixed.
  • Slowly pour your EasyMold around the jar.
  • Follow all instructions that come with the product to minimize bubbles.
  • Fill up the mixing cup until almost the bottom of the mason jar as shown below. We want to be able to get this out easily later so we will leave the very bottom portion out of the mold.
  • Allow your mold to cure for about 24 hours.
  • Remove the mold by cutting the cup away from the mold. Then, remove the mason jar from the center of the mold.

To make the custom candles:

  • Spray the inside of the mold and the bottom of a metal bowl with the Castin’ Craft Mold Release and Conditioner. Spray everything liberally twice allowing to dry in between. Everything should be dry before beginning the molding of the candle as well.
  • Add the mold sealer to the bottom of your mold making sure to cover the entire area.
  • Press the sealer-end of the mold into the bottom of the bowl.
  • Then, add the mold sealer to the bottom of your wick, and press that into the bottom of the bowl in the approximate center of your mold.
  • Add the wick centering devices to hold the wick.

To melt the beeswax:

  • Create a “double boiler” with the ring of a mason jar and the tin can of beeswax. Simply place the tin can on the mason jar ring in a small pot of water and melt the wax slowly and according to the package directions.
  • Once completely melted, pour into the mason jar mold carefully. Fill to the top of the jar mold but be sure that the wick tabs are not in your wax.
  • Once the candle starts to set but is not cool, remove the wick centering devices.
  • Give the candle a full 24 hours to cool. Then wiggle the mold and it should release from the bowl.
  • Wiggle the candle itself and push it out from the threads end.
  • Trim any excess from your wick with scissors.

Notes

  • If you are using a dome-bottomed mixing cup like I did, add some hot glue to the bottom to make it flat. Then, set the cup aside to cool completely before moving to the next step.
  • Use a hair dryer on high heat to heat the mold before pouring. This will help prevent any voids in your candle.
  • During the candle pouring, the metal bowl will catch any wax spills.
  • Use a knife to shape and melt any raw edges by heating an old skillet or holding a lighter around those areas.