Pick out your candle jar and make sure the insides are clean and dry.

Use a craft or lolly stick to balance the wick in place. Make sure that the wick sits snug at the bottom of the jar.

Melt your wax by placing it in a glass jar and into a saucepan of water. Heat the water, and not the wax, to ensure that you don’t burn or char it.

Add a few drops of essential oil and give it a good stir to get rid of lumps as the wax melts.

Carefully pour the wax into the jar without dislodging the wick. You can also add a few drops of colored food dye if you like.

Allow the wax to harden and set before trimming off the extra bit of wick.

Decorate the jar however you like with twine, charms, and ribbon.

Light it up and enjoy your DIY scented candle!