Homemade Christmas candles fill a room with warm light and a soft scent. You can pour soy or beeswax into jars, teacups, and molds. Most need only wax, wicks, and a double boiler. These seventeen Christmas candles cover simple pours and shaped, decorative styles. Set up a safe, clear workspace, then start with a basic jar pour.
In this post: 17 ideas
- Soy candle in an amber jar
- Layered red and white pillar candle
- Beeswax rolled honeycomb candle
- Orange peel candle in a ceramic dish
- Pressed botanical wax pillar
- Tree shaped green candle
- Gingerbread house shaped candle
- Snowflake embossed white pillar
- Cinnamon wrapped pillar
- Cranberry wax in a teacup
- Peppermint swirl candle
- Floating candles with cranberries
- Wood wick candle in a concrete bowl
- Gold leaf wax pillar
- Star shaped soy candle
- Pinecone shaped wax candles
- Recycled glass votive
1. Soy candle in an amber jar
Melt soy wax, add fragrance, and pour it into a clean amber jar. Center the wick with a clip or pencil.
Let it set overnight before trimming the wick. Amber glass gives a warm glow. Add a simple ribbon at the neck.
2. Layered red and white pillar candle
Pour wax in stages, letting each layer set before the next. Alternate red and white for stripes.
Tilt the mold for angled layers. Keep the pour temperature steady. A flat color set looks clean and bold.
3. Beeswax rolled honeycomb candle
Roll a sheet of beeswax around a wick and press the edge to seal. No melting is needed here.
The honeycomb texture adds interest. Warm the sheet slightly if it cracks. This is a fast, mess-free make.
4. Orange peel candle in a ceramic dish
Hollow a half orange, keep the center pith as a wick, and add a little oil. Set it in a small ceramic dish.
This works as a short-lived table light. The peel gives a fresh scent. Watch it closely while lit.
5. Pressed botanical wax pillar
Press dried leaves and berries onto a plain pillar. Brush melted wax over them to seal.
Use a wide, low flame candle for safety. These Christmas candles suit a natural table setting. Keep the botanicals away from the wick.
6. Tree shaped green candle
Pour green wax into a tree-shaped silicone mold. Add a drop of scent if you like.
Release it once fully set. A gold wick tab adds a small detail. Group three sizes for a set.
7. Gingerbread house shaped candle
Use a house mold and tan or brown wax for a gingerbread look. Pipe white wax trim once cooled.
Keep the wick centered through the roof. Display it unlit as decor. The shape reads clearly on a shelf.
8. Snowflake embossed white pillar
Press a snowflake stamp into a soft white pillar surface. Work gently so the wax does not crack.
Dust silver mica into the design. These Christmas candles suit a formal mantel. A matte finish suits the pattern.
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Glue cinnamon sticks around a wide pillar and tie with twine. Keep the sticks even in height.
Leave this one unlit for safety near the sticks. The scent carries on its own. A burlap band adds a rustic touch.
10. Cranberry wax in a teacup
Pour deep red wax into a vintage teacup with a centered wick. Fill just below the rim.
A saucer catches any drips. The cup becomes a reusable holder. This makes a sweet small gift.
11. Peppermint swirl candle
Swirl red and white wax in a jar for a peppermint look. Fold the colors gently, do not mix fully.
Add a peppermint scent. These Christmas candles feel bright and clean. A clear jar shows the swirl best.
12. Floating candles with cranberries
Float small wax discs in a wide glass of water with fresh cranberries. Add a few sprigs of greenery.
Keep the water level steady. This makes a quick centerpiece. Use short floating candles made for water.
13. Wood wick candle in a concrete bowl
Pour soy wax into a small concrete bowl with a wood wick. The wick gives a soft crackle.
Trim the wood wick short before each light. The concrete adds a modern edge. Sand the base smooth.
14. Gold leaf wax pillar
Press gold leaf flakes onto a plain pillar in a loose pattern. Seal lightly with a thin wax layer.
Keep the leaf below the burn line. These Christmas candles suit a dressy table. A white base lets the gold stand out.
15. Star shaped soy candle
Pour soy wax into a star mold in white or gold. Center the wick before it sets.
Release it once firm. A set of stars looks good on a tray. Add a light scent for a soft touch.
16. Pinecone shaped wax candles
Use a pinecone mold and brown wax for a woodland look. A green or white tip adds snow.
Display these in a bowl with real cones. Keep them unlit as decor. The detail reads well up close.
17. Recycled glass votive
Clean a small glass jar and pour a plain white votive inside. Add a simple ribbon or tag.
This reuses jars you already have. A cluster of three looks tidy. These Christmas candles cost very little to make.
Burning your Christmas candles safely
Always burn Christmas candles on a heat-safe surface away from drafts. Trim each wick to a quarter inch before lighting. Never leave a lit candle alone, and keep shaped or wrapped styles unlit as decor.
For more warm touches, see our DIY Christmas ornament ideas and farmhouse Christmas decor. New to pouring? This candle wick guide helps, and our Christmas garland ideas pair well on a mantel.
Written by Stephanie Fallis
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