16. Hand-Poured Soy Wax Favors in Tin Cans
The Concept Send your guests home with a comforting sensory memory of your wedding day. Hand-poured soy wax candles in minimalist matte tins infused with soothing botanical scents like lavender or vanilla make luxurious, budget-friendly favors.
How to Make It
- Gather Supplies: Purchase bulk aluminum candle tins with lids, natural soy wax flakes, cotton wicks, and essential oil fragrance blends.
- Melt and Mix: Melt the soy wax flakes in a double boiler, stir in your chosen fragrance oil once melted, and secure wicks to the center of each tin using glue dots.
- Pour and Cure: Carefully pour the liquid wax into the tins, leaving space at the top, and let them cure undisturbed for 48 hours.
- Label: Apply custom sticker labels featuring your names and wedding date to the lids of the tins.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Choose comforting, universally loved scents like white tea, eucalyptus, or warm vanilla amber.
- Variation: Use amber glass jars instead of metal tins for an apothecary-inspired vintage look.