How to Make a Deconstructed Candle

Deconstructed Candles are both a candle refill and a candle making kit—depending on your intent. Refill a jar you already love, or create something new from scratch. It’s fast, easy, and takes just 5 minutes—just melt and pour.

Perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to make a candle at home, this kit helps you repurpose vessels and reduce single-use waste. Create beautiful, homemade candles while fighting throwaway culture—one jar at a time.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAKING YOUR OWN CANDLE

The beauty of reusing vessels is the creative freedom to choose one that matches your taste and decor. As a general rule, use a vessel that is :

1. Approximately 3" Wide.
2. Can withstand heat, won't leak, crack, or catch fire.

Ideal Vessels:
• Thick Glass
• Glazed Ceramic
• Sealed Concrete
• Metal Tins

1. Select a Vessel

The beauty of reusing vessels is the creative freedom to choose one that matches your taste and decor. As a general rule, use a vessel that is :

1. Approximately 3" Wide.
2. Can withstand heat, won't leak, crack, or catch fire.

Ideal Vessels:
• Thick Glass
• Glazed Ceramic
• Sealed Concrete
• Metal Tins

2. Prep Vessel

1. Place the wick sticker on the bottom of the wick and center in the vessel.
2. Press down firmly to ensure the wick does not come loose.
3. Thread the wick through the wooden wick holder to secure it in place

3. Melt + Pour

Place wax bars into the pouch and microwave for two minutes or until the wax has fully melted.

4. Cool + Enjoy!

1. Once the bag is cool to touch, pour the liquid wax in your vessel.
2. Let it cool for approximately 3 hours.
3. Trim wick to 1/4” and enjoy!

Note: when pouring, be sure to avoid skin contact as the wax will be hot.