Christmas Scent Soy Wax Candles: You Can Make and Sell

If you love gifting handmade items (or selling them at Christmas markets, online shops, or local boutiques), Christmas scent soy wax candles are a perfect seasonal project. They’re forgiving for beginners, smell like pure holiday magic, and look stunning in photos which makes them ideal for Etsy listings, Instagram posts, or craft fair displays. In this guide, you’ll learn how to make candles that look professional, smell incredible, and are worth saving for later and worth selling.

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Materials and Tools You’ll Need

Before you start pouring your Christmas scent soy wax jar candles, gather everything you need so the process stays smooth and enjoyable. These simple, affordable materials are easy to source and help you create candles that look polished and smell incredible.

Materials

• Soy wax flakes – 1–2 lb (500–900 g)
• Pre-tabbed cotton or wood candle wicks
• Heat-resistant jars 6-12 (mason jars, amber jars, or tins)
• Christmas fragrance oils (peppermint, cinnamon, pine, vanilla)
• Wick stickers or hot glue
• Optional décor: dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise

Tools

• Double boiler or heat-safe bowl over saucepan
• Digital thermometer
• Wooden skewers or wick holders
• Heatproof pouring pitcher
• Scissors for trimming wicks

Instructions

1. Prep Your Jars
   • Clean and dry each jar thoroughly so there’s no dust or residue.
   • Attach a wick to the center of each jar using a wick sticker or a dab of hot glue.
   • Use a skewer, wick holder, or clothespin across the top of the jar to hold the wick upright and centered.
2. Measure Your Wax
   • Fill one of your jars with soy wax flakes, then pour that amount into a measuring jug.
   • Do this for each jar and then combine the flakes in your melting pot so you know exactly how much wax you need.
3. Melt the Wax
   • Set up a double boiler: place your melting pitcher or heat-safe bowl over a pot of gently simmering water.
   • Slowly melt the soy wax, stirring occasionally.
   • Heat until fully melted and transparent (usually around 160–180°F / 70–82°C).
4. Add Fragrance
   • Remove the wax from heat and let it cool slightly (usually around 135–145°F / 57–63°C is a sweet spot for scent and smooth tops).
   • Add your Christmas fragrance oil according to the supplier’s suggested usage rate (often 6–10% by weight).
   • Stir thoroughly for 1–2 minutes to fully incorporate the scent.
5. Pour the Wax
   • Carefully pour the scented wax into your prepared jars, avoiding the wick holders.
   • Leave a small gap at the top (about 1 cm / ⅜ inch).
6. Optional Top Décor
   • If you’re adding dried orange slices, star anise, or cinnamon sticks, let the surface begin to set slightly, then gently press them in so they sit partially in the wax (don’t overload keep safety in mind).
7. Cool & Cure
   • Allow candles to cool completely at room temperature, away from drafts.
   • Trim the wick to about ¼ inch (6 mm).
   • For best scent throw, let candles cure for 2–3 days before selling.

Why These Candles Sell So Well

Christmas candles are always in demand and soy candles especially have a premium, “clean-burning” appeal. They’re:

• Practical
• Cozy
• Giftable
• Affordable to batch
• Perfect for holiday markets

Shoppers love them for teachers, coworkers, neighbors, hostess gifts, and stocking stuffers.

Suggested Price Point

• Small jar (4 oz): $8–$12
• Medium jar (8 oz): $15–$18
• Set of 3 minis: $20–$28

Batching Tip

If you want to make large quantities for selling:

• Change up the scent for each batch (gingerbread, pine forest, Christmas cookie).
• Melt a big batch of wax in one pot.
• Prep all jars in advance.
• Pour 6–12 candles at a time.
• Change up the scent for each batch (gingerbread, pine forest, Christmas cookie).

Packaging Idea

Packaging sells candles just as much as scent. Try:

• Kraft labels with cozy scent names:
  “Christmas Morning,” “Gingerbread Kitchen,” “Snowy Pine Cabin,” “Silent Night.”
• Twine wrapped around the jar neck
• Mini bells, faux pine sprigs, or ribbon ties
• Wooden crates (affiliate), tiered trays, or vintage metal baskets for market displays

Fun Variations to Offer

• Red & white swirl candles: Add a stripe of red wax for a candy cane look.
• Winter Woodland Line: Scents like pine, cedar, and eucalyptus.
• Custom label candles: Great for weddings, corporate orders, or gift sets.

Pro Tip

Pour soy wax at a slightly cooler temperature (around 135–140°F / 57–60°C) to help prevent sinkholes and rough tops. If a candle cools with imperfections, you can do a thin “top-off” pour to smooth it out.

Wrapping Up

Christmas soy wax jar candles are simple, beautiful, and incredibly profitable during the holiday season. Whether you’re creating gifts for loved ones or launching a holiday craft booth, these candles add warmth, charm, and irresistible Christmas fragrance. With a few easy tools and festive scents, you can make a full line of candles that look like they belong in a boutique window.