Wax melts are small, scented pieces of wax that you melt in a warmer to release their fragrance. They’re a fantastic way to explore different scents without needing to buy multiple candles. Wax melts tend to last longer than regular candles and can be customized easily. Unlike candles, the wax itself doesn’t evaporate—only the scent fades away.

When the fragrance is gone, you can reuse the wax to create new melts. Making wax melts is simple; you just need soy wax flakes and essential oils. Of course, you’ll also need a wax warmer. The Happy Wax Signature Wax Melt Warmer is a stylish option available on the market. For fragrance ideas, check out our guide on blending essential oils.

Here’s how you can make your own wax melts:

Supplies:
– Soy wax flakes
– Rosemary essential oil
– Lavender essential oil
– Mini silicone ice tray
– Empty tin can
– Small saucepan

You can use any mold that makes small, one-inch pieces. Fill the tin can with enough soy wax flakes to fill your mold. You’ll need twice the amount of wax compared to the mold’s total volume. An easy way to estimate is to fill the mold with water, then pour the water into a measuring cup to check the volume. Double that volume to determine how much soy wax flakes you need.

For example, if your mold holds about 1/2 cup of water, you’ll need to melt one cup of soy flakes. You might have a little wax left over because liquid and solid measurements don’t match perfectly, but this gives you a good estimate.

Melt the wax in a double boiler. Once melted, let it cool for a couple of minutes before adding 20-30 drops of your chosen essential oils. I used a 50/50 mix of rosemary and lavender. Pour the wax into the mold and let it solidify. Once solid, pop the wax out of the mold.

To use, place the wax melts in a wax warmer and enjoy. Wax melts also make great DIY gifts. Experiment with different scent combinations and share them with friends.

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