Waverly, NC

Let's get waxy

Thank you for purchasing a PlantHouse To-go Candle Kit! We're excited to walk you through the steps of creating your very own candle in the comfort of your home. Carefully read through all of the supplies, instructions and helpful tips before getting started.

WARNING

You will be working with hot wax and a hot pitcher. Please use caution and safety equipment such as oven mitts and wax paper. Pour wax slowly and avoid sloshing.

Supplies

Included : 

  • 12oz or 8oz Candle Vessel
  • Pre-measured Soy Wax Flakes
  • Cotton Wick
  • Wood Stirrer
  • Adhesive Sticker
  • Warning Label
  • Pre-measured + Mixed Scent

At home items : 

  • Microwave Safe Pitcher
  • Clothes Pins
  • Oven mitts 
  • Wax Paper (for easy clean up in case of a spill)
  • Scissors
  • Lighter
  • Microwave

Instructions

Prep your candle 

  1. Place the warning label on the bottom of your vessel
  2. Peel the yellow paper off of the adhesive sticker 
  3. Stick to the bottom of the wick on the metal plate
  4. Peel the white paper off of the adhesive sticker
  5. Place the wick centered inside at the bottom of the vessel
  6. Gently pull the wick taught and centered with a clothespin
  7. Add a second clothespin on the other side to stabilize the wick

Melt and mix your wax

  1. Pour your pre-measured soy wax flakes into your microwave safe pitcher
  2. Microwave on high for 2 minutes at a time until wax is liquified 
  3. Using oven mitts, remove the pitcher from the microwave and set on a stable surface 
  4. Pour your pre-measured scent into the liquid wax
  5. Gently stir with your wooden stirrer for 2-3 minutes 
  6. Once stirred, carefully pour the mixed wax into your vessel
  7. Let rest for 45 minutes to 3 hours with the clothes pins still attached 

Trim and light your candle

  1. Once solid, remove the clothespins from the wick
  2. Using scissors or a wick trimmer, trim your wick to your desired length
  3. Light your candle and enjoy!

Helpful Tips

1. 9 ounces of wax flakes takes about 2 minutes to fully melt in the microwave while 13 ounces of wax takes about 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Remove your pitcher as soon as wax is fully liquified.

2. Ideal length for a candle wick is 1/4 inch.

3. Only burn your candle for 4 hours at a time.

4. If you candle melts unevenly, use a hair drier on low / heat to gently melt the wax off the sides of the vessel.

5. Write down your scents so you know what to use for your refill!

6. Want to change things up? Bring in your empty vessel once you've burned through your wax to pot a plant in it from PlantHouse!