Question: how long does it take to make a homemade candle?
Answer: Cool the wax. Paraffin candles generally take 24 hours to cool. Soy candles generally take 4 to 5 hours to cool. Beeswax candles generally take 6 hours to cool, but if you can wait, cooling them overnight is best. If you made your candle with old candles, you should only need to let it stand for a couple of hours.