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DIY Candle Making: Mason Jar Candles

by Angie Holden 21 Comments

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Learn how to make a mold and pour your own mason jar shaped candles! via @resincraftsblog

DIY candle making is actually easier than you think.  I used it to make these mason jar candles and I love the way they turned out!  You can make candles in any shape by creating your own mold.  I just had to choose a mason jar however because I love them!  We will start with instructions on making your own mason jar mold then move onto pouring the candle.  These will look great sitting around your home or as thoughtful gift ideas!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Making a Mason Jar Mold

Supplies needed:

  • Castin’ Craft EasyMold Silicone Rubber
  • Mini mason jar (I used the new 4 oz mini storage jars from Ball but you can probably find a variety of brands online)
  • Mixing cups
  • Measuring cups
  • Stir sticks
  • Hot glue and glue gun
  • Scissors

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

The bottom of the mixing cups are domed but we will need a flat surface to make a mold.  I put a layer of hot glue in mine and allowed to cool.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

In the meantime, you can begin to mix your product.  Pour the two components into a different mixing cup.  I used the measuring cup to measure out 2 oz of each component.  Use the stirring stick to mix very well being sure to scrape the sides and bottom.  Follow the instructions that come with the product and use a two cup mixing technique.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Once mixed, add your mini mason jar to the bottom of the mixing cup that has the hot glue in the bottom.  Apply hot glue all the way around the top of the jar and stick it down well into the bottom.  You want a tight seal that will not leak.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

We are now going to begin to make a mason jar mold!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Start slowly pouring the mixture around your mason jar.  Read all instructions that come with the product to properly pour and keep bubbles to a minimum.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Continue to pour until you get to the area where the mason jar begins to decrease in diameter.  We want to be able to get the jar out easy later so leave that area with no product.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Bubbles will rise to the top as the product cures.  I lightly tapped the entire thing on the table for about 20 minutes to get as many bubbles out of the mold as possible.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Set aside and allow to cure at least 24 hours.  Again be sure to read the instructions that come with the product.  Once cured, I found it easiest to just use scissors and cut away the cup.  Be careful as the shards will be sharp!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Once the cup is cut away, wiggle the entire thing to release the jar and mold from the hot glue you used in the bottom.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Wiggle the entire thing and push the jar from the threads end.  It releases fairly easily.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

You now have a mason jar mold that can be used for a variety of craft projects!  Read on to see how to use it to make mason jar candles.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Making Mason Jar Candles

Supplies:

  • Castin’ Craft Mold Release and Conditioner
  • Metal bowl
  • Tin can
  • Mason jar ring
  • Small cooking pot
  • 100% Beeswax block
  • Candle waxed wick with wick tab
  • Plastic mold sealer
  • Wick clips
  • Scissors

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Begin by using the mold release and conditioner on your mold and on the bottom of a metal bowl.  You will want to spray well twice allowing to dry in between sprays.  Allow to dry completely from the second spray before continuing with making the candle.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Add plastic mold sealer to the bottom of your mason jar mold making sure the area is completely covered.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Press it down well into the bottom of a metal bowl.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Add the plastic mold sealer to the bottom of your wick tab as well.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Press it into the bottom center of your mold.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Use the wick clips to ensure your wick stays in the center of your candle.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Melt the beeswax in the tin can.  Create a “double boiler” by placing the tin can on the mason jar ring in a small pot of water.  Melt it slowly and according to the package directions.  Remember that wax is very hot so be cautious!  I used about half of the block when making this mini mason jar candle.  Once completely melted, pour into mason jar mold carefully.  TIP:  Use a hair dryer on high heat to heat the mold before pouring.  The will help to prevent any voids in your candle.  The metal bowl will catch any spills.  Fill to the threads of the jar mold but be sure that the wick tabs are not in your wax.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Remove those wick tabs while the candle is still warm but is set.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

This will take a while to cool completely.  I waited 24 hours before touching mine.  Wiggle the mold and candle until it releases from the bottom.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

The candle will release fairly easily from the mold.  Wiggle a bit and push from the threaded end.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

The only edge that was not perfect was around the bottom.  You can use a knife to shape and melt by heating an old skillet or holding a lighter around those areas.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Trim your wick to size with scissors.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

The detail on the candle is amazing!  I loved how the entire thing turned out.

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

You can read all of the words and measurement markers that are on the jar itself.  It is perfect!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Make several of these mason jar candles for gifts or burn them all yourself.  You can research different options with your DIY candle making as well.  Add in scents and colors to your candles.  The possibilities are endless!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Will you be making mason jar candles or will you create a mold in a different shape?  With this technique, you will look at everything with new eyes!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Grab your mold making materials and get started on some DIY candle making.  This process may seem overwhelming but it was actually way easier than I thought it would be.  Give it a try!  I bet the results will be amazing!

With these DIY candle making techniques, you can make mason jar candles! These mason jar shaped candles would make great gifts!

Angie Holden
Angie Holden

Angie has been blogging for over seven years at The Country Chic Cottage where she does a variety of crafts and home decor projects. You can even find a weekly recipe! She lives on a farm in rural Tennessee with her husband and three children. Painting is a favorite of Angie’s because it is a quick and easy way to make a big impact for very little money.

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  1. Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy

    April 18, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    This is so cute! I love the rustic touch of the candle.

    Reply
  2. Roseann Hampton

    April 18, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    This is a really cool project! Love it!

    Reply
  3. Beverly

    April 19, 2017 at 9:37 am

    What a cool idea. Love how your ball jar candle turned out.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
  4. Jen

    April 19, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    What a great idea! I’ve already pinned it. If you’re interested, I recently started a new link up called Be Clean Be Green With Kids and I think this would make a great family-friendly addition to the collection. Would love for you to share! http://www.honestlymodern.com/tag/be-clean-be-green-with-kids/

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  5. Maisy

    April 21, 2017 at 8:19 am

    Hi Angie! At first I thought “oh she used a Mason jar to fill it with wax, neat idea” but then I read the post and realised that you made a Mason jar from wax entirely!! How cool is that?! Would make such a great (Mother’s Day?) gift as well! Thank you for sharing at the Friday Favorites linky party! 🙂

    *Maisy

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    • Maisy

      April 28, 2017 at 2:00 am

      PS: I’ve selected this for my feature at this week’s Friday Favorites linky party: https://be-alice.blogspot.com/2017/04/friday-favorites-week-370.html

      See you at the next party I hope 🙂

      *Maisy

      Reply
  6. Jess

    April 22, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    HA! What a neat idea!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  7. Michelle Leslie

    April 23, 2017 at 8:33 am

    No ways Angie. When I saw the candles I thought “Oh no, not another mason jar project”. I was so wrong, these are stunning. I’m totally bowled over by how you did this. I love it!!

    Reply
  8. Teri @ The Freshman Cook

    April 26, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I used to make candles with my mom when I was little. It is always such fun! This looks fantastic and so pretty! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!

    Reply
  9. Brittany

    June 26, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    So very cool and creative the candle Mason jar looks so real.

    Reply

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