These oil candles are just brilliant! Not only do they create a lovely ambiance for your Christmas or romantic dinner, but they look fantastic, last longer than regular candles, are homemade, and will make your home smell absolutely delicious. We just want to set these up all around the house, but if you’re planning on giving them as gifts, you could maybe add a second jar full of the oils so that the lucky recipient can simply top up the first jar and keep burning!
What we like about this project is that you aren’t restricted to any specifics. By that, we mean that you can actually use any glass jar, bottle or container that you may have around the house; can select whichever oil or combination of oils that you think smell the best; can add in whatever decorations you think look the best, like pinecones, fruit, herbs or leaves; and of course, you can decorate the outside of the jar too. So there’s a lot of wiggle room and experimentation allowed for this one, which is just the way we like it!
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Tracy Sirmans says
I bought all the materials, about $100.00 worth thus far, followed Every instruction to the T, and still some of the candles will stay lit and some burn right out. I made several hoping to sell this weekend, but I cannot sell an oil candle that does not burn like a candle! What is the problem as I am very frustrated with the whole thing, and spend my ENTIRE past weekend trying different thing to fix “whatever” the problem may be!
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Ruth nesbit says
Take twesers poke wick down in stem to jumpstart wick. The wick has to soak up the oil. It will burn for hours. The only problem after you light it and it burns is when you put it out the oil will leak from the pressure of the oil on the wick. Maybe pug it up with something or put the flat lid on it. Still thinking about it I always wipe mine down with alcohol to get the excessive oil off the jar.
Anonymous says
WHAT on earth did you say?????
Cindy says
I also have spent a lot of time making these candles. I have tried severl different wicks and oil. Followed directions exactly. I can get the wick to glow slightly but no flame that will last. My suggestion is to not waste your time or money on this project.
Henry says
Jar candles are not so bad.I think the main difference is strange looking.But it has oil in the jar.I also use Jar candle.
Jessica says
Would sliced apples work? I’m afraid they wouldn’t keep well..
mARLY says
It’s possible that fresh fruit would stay looking decent if you put Fruit Fresh in the oil. And that’s a really good idea, by the way; apples and maybe cinnamon sticks? Or perhaps the really small artificial fruit.
Susu says
I use dollar store cotton string woven in the style of a “hemp friendship bracelet” to make my wicks. Works perfectly, single strand cotton string will just burn out too quickly.
سايت ساز says
great idea thanks for share
Kathie says
I just bought a candle. The wick is fiber glass but this one has small mushroom looking glass that the wick goes thru into the mason jar lid. Not certain where you can get these but the candle is wonderful.. I
Beyonce says
A bit suiesrrpd it seems to simple and yet useful.
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Dante Fishell says
Can I use per made wicks , the ones that have the little pieces of metal on the bottom?
Walter W Swiastyn says
Ma mason jar candles and used canola oil. will not stay lite. any suggestions?
Christine says
What kind of oil for scent do you use and how much
Nathalie says
Hello everyone, the trick to any of these vegetable oil candles is the wick. As the wicks gets oversaturated or submerged, it goes out (hence the safety of these candles). To ensure your candle stays lit, I recommend you use floating wicks as this method works for me. You can make your own (check out youtube videos such as “How to make wick at home, floating wick diy” by Koodkala) or get some through amazon (Round floating wicks by Ner Mitzvah – be careful there are two sizes available, you will need the larger ones for mason jars). Basically the floating wicks are round pieces of cork covered with aluminum foil. A hole is poked in the middle and a wax covered wick is placed into the hole (about 5 mm above the disk). Once the wick has been used once, make sure it is raised 5 mm above the disc, before relighting. The second relight will take a few seconds more than the initial light. Enjoy!
Jennifer Klein says
Thank you for this tip! I just ordered some large round wicks. Have you ever put water beneath the oil in the Mason jar to elevate the flame without having to spend as much on it being all oil? Thanks for your insight. It would be a one time use for wedding centerpieces. This is a beautiful project!
Danielle Whisenant says
I absolutely love this idea!!!!
How long do the candles stay lit? I’d like to make some to either share or sell, but need to have all questions answered.