Hey everyone,
My name is Abbey and I've only been a blogger for a couple of months, so please go easy on me :-)
My blog is called Scotch Miss, and I try to publish three times a week usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I live just outside Glasgow and I have a particular love for candles and Scottie dogs.
With Christmas rapidly approaching (I mean seriously, it could give Usain Bolt a run for his money!) I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you how I make my own candles. I think these would make gorgeous personal gifts, especially for those Secret Santa dips!
So, without further ado, here's what you'll need to make your own candle;
1 Candle Can
24g Candle Fragrance Oil
211g Soy Wax
1 Wick & Sustainer
Glue Dot/Sticky Pad
Worktop Scales
1 Large Pan
1 Small Pan
1 Measuring Jug
Step 1 - Weight, Boil, Melt.
- Weigh out your soy wax.
- Fill the larger of your pans to a third of it's volume with water and let it come to the boil.
- Place your wax into the smaller of your pans and sit it inside the now boiling water, making sure you stir it regularly.
Step 2 - Lets Get Sticky
- Use your glue dots/sticky pads and attach one to the bottom of your wick sustainer.
- Attach the sticky wick sustainer to the bottom of your candle can, making it as central and straight as possible.
Step 3 - Bottoms Up
- Once your wax has melted, pour it into your measuring jug.
- Add your scent of choice and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour the wax into your candle can and make sure the wick is centred. If the wick isn't straight, pin it in place using pencils or straws.
- Leave your candle to set for 4 hours and try not to burn it for a week to let it cure.
- Once the candle has cured, trim the wick to 1/4 inch.
I hope you enjoy this post and have fun making your own candles, I'd love to see photos of them so please feel free to tweet them to me @scotchmissblog.
Love and hugs,
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