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How To Make A Layered Candle
Our layered candle is a great way to get creative with colour! Whether you've got a theme in mind or opting to use a range of colours, this easy step by step guide will show you how to create your very own three-layer candle!
What you need:
- EcoSoya CB-Advanced
- Blue Liquid Dye
- Fragrance Oil
- 30cl Candle Glass
- TCR Wick
- Wick Centering Tool
- Scales
- Thermometer
- Pouring Jug
- Saucepan
- Bowl
Step 1 - Measure
Firstly using your bowl and scales, measure out around 220 grams of EcoSoya CB-Advanced Wax.
We like to use this wax as it exhibits a great scent throw, vibrant colours, and a smooth finish.
It's also vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly, what's not to love?
Step 2 - Melt
Next up, fill your pan halfway with boiling water, melting your wax on a medium to low heat and stirring until melted.
Once your wax has melted, you can take it off the heat to cool.
If you prefer to melt your max in the microwave, you can do so by placing your wax in a container on a medium heat for 5 minutes stopping at 30-second intervals to stir.
If your wax is not completely melted, stir and put it back in the microwave until melted.
Step 3 - Colour
We added around ten drops of liquid dye to create a dark bottom layer for our candle, but you can change the amount of dye you add to your wax to suit your colour intensity!
Add your dye at any temperature and stir thoroughly.
Step 4 - Fragrance
Let your wax cool to 65 degrees celsius before adding your chosen fragrance oil.
We have a range of Fragrances to choose from!
Step 5 - Prepare
Transfer your melted wax into your pouring jug.
Place your wick stick um on the end of your wick and place in the centre of your candle glass.
Step 6 - Pour
Pour your wax slowly and carefully into your candle glass.
Add your wick centering tool and wait around 2 hours before starting on your next layer!
Step 7 - Melt
Melt the wax for the next layer of your candle and add 5 drops of your chosen colour liquid dye and stir.
Step 8 - Fragrance
Let your wax cool to 65 degrees celsius before adding your chosen fragrance oil.
Step 9 - Pour
Pour your wax slowly and carefully into your candle glass.
Add your wick centering tool and wait around 2 hours before starting on your last layer!
Step 10 - Melt
Melt the rest of the wax for the last layer of your candle and add 1-2 drops of your chosen colour liquid dye and stir.
Step 11 - Fragrance
Let your wax cool to 65 degrees celsius before adding your chosen fragrance oil.
Step 12 - Pour
Pour your wax slowly and carefully into your candle glass.
Allow to set overnight before burning!
Done!
Your candle is finished and ready to burn!
We’d love to see your work!
Please take photos of your wax melts and use the hashtag #sfcfeatureme on Instagram to be in with the chance of being featured on our page!
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