DIY Candle Craft Night with Friends: Crafts and Custom Scents -

Looking for a creative cozy and aromatic way to connect with your peeps; set up this DIY Candle Craft Night. This is a fun way to boost some moods as you pair your personality with scents in a fun DYI Candle craft.

DIY Candle Craft nights don’t have to be complicated—just bring some wax, a potluck snack, your creativity, and good friends. But if you’re feeling fancy, we’ve got some extra suggestions to elevate the vibe.

Must Haves: The Party Essentials

We are encouraging you to spend time with your people. A simple text inviting them to join you sets the tone for a relaxing evening spent with close friends. Nothing fancy; just an opportunity to connect.

Supplies

Ask Your Guests to Bring

Their own heat proof container to turn into their candle.
- Suggestions
  - vintage teacups
  - mason jars
  - cute small ceramic jars
  - old candle containers you can recycle
  - a small wine glass
A dozen cookies to share

You Will Need

soy wax flakes
pre-tabbed candle wicks
wick stickers or hot glue for securing
essential oils for your scent bar
liquid candle dye
mica powder or shimmer (optional)
pouring pitchers or microwave safe measure cups
popsicle sticks or stir sticks
clothespins or wick holders
thermometer ( optional but helpful – ideal temp is 130-140 F)

Extras

shaped molds
parchment paper for wrapping extras
twine and tags for labeling scents
kraft paper to protect tables
paper towels or cleaning wipes
measuring spoons for oils

Fun

personal trays for all your supplies
a custom scent recipe card for each guest to record their mix
a decorative sign
- “Let’s Get Lit”
- “This is How We Melt”

Style The Scene

Let’s get our candle stations set up and create some ambiance. We want a mix between a DIY studio and a spa night in.

Choose a large space or table and cover with kraft paper or a tablecloth that cleans easily. Set up your Guests spots around the table.
At each spot
- a place card with your guest’s name (could do a wax seal or scent it)
- 1 heat-safe pouring container
- 1 wick and sticker
- a stirring stick
- a “recipe” card to write down their scent
In the middle of the table:
- essential oils
- wax dye options
- bottle of shimmer or glitter
- measuring spoons for fragrance
- paper towels and wipes

Scent Bar

You can simply set the oils on a tray in the middle of the table or you can designate a spot and decorate it up.

Consider making a poster with some recipe suggestions

Lavender + Chamomile = for stress relief
Peppermint + Eucalyptus = for focus and energy
Sweet orange + Vanilla = for warmth and joy
Rose + Geranium = for a romance
Cedarwood + Sage = for grounding

Or Make a poster with Mood Suggestions

Calming: lavender, chamomile, bergamot
Energizing: citrus, mint, eucalyptus
Romantic: rose, ylang ylang, sandalwood

Finishing Touches – Activities and Entertainment

Photo Op

Consider a little corner with a sign that says “Smells Like Friendship” or “Light My Way”. Even if you don’t want a photo zone be sure to take lots of photos. Your friendship is worthy of being remembered.

Instructions

Prep Your Container
- Make sure your container is clean and dry.
- Stick you wick to the bottom center using a wick sticker or a dab of hot glue
- Use a wick holder or balance a clothespin across the top to keep the wick centered or purchase stick wicks that stand on their own.
Measure and Melt the Wax
- Fill your container with wax flakes, then double that amount (wax shrinks when melted)
- Melt the wax in a pouring pitcher using a double boiler OR in the microwave (1-minutes bursts, stirring in between) until fully melted.
Add Colour (Optional)
- Once melted, add a small amount of candle dye. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Tip: Start light – you can always add more.
Add Scent
- Let the wax cool for 1-2 minutes so it’s not too hot (ideal temp:130-140 F)
- Add 20-30 drops of essential oil per candle (or about 1-1.5 tsp). Stir gently for 30 seconds.
Pour the Wax
- Slowly pour the scented wax into your container, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
- Make sure the wick stays centered!
Let It Set
- Let the candle cool undisturbed for 1-2 hours until solid
- Trim the wick to about 1/4 inch before burning.

Bonus – Adding Hearts or Other Molds and Shimmer to Your Candle

Pour your hearts/molds first so they have time to set up
- For Immersed Hearts/molds: Gently press your heart shaped wax melt into the soft wax so its partially submerged, creating a layered in look.
- For Decorative Tops: Wait until the candle is just about fully set and cooled, then slightly press or place the wax heart on top. It will rest on the surface for a fun 3D effect.
- For a Shimmer Effect: Sprinkle a bit of shimmer dust or even crushed dried petals around the top of your candle for extra flair.

Sips and Bites

Watering and feeding your guests can often be the most intimidating part of hosting. A potluck helps with this and when you add a theme your guests often feel less pressure on deciding what to bring. We did a cookie potluck. If you want something savoury and simple; a Potato Chip potluck is also easy and fun.