“CREATE FRAGRANCE COMBINATIONS THAT EVOKE MEMORIES”
bain-marie at all times to monitor the temperature and prevent it from overheating. While the wax is melting, start preparing the oil blend and the vessel that you’ll be using.
2 Attach the wick to the base of the vessel using a spot of glue, making sure it’s centred in the jar. You can use a straw to help you hold the wick as you fix it to the base.
3 Once the wax has melted, check the temperature is between 65C and 75C. Pour the wax out into one of the metal jugs and set aside to cool a little. Once the wax temperature reaches a steady 65C, add your oil blend and stir slowly clockwise and then anti-clockwise. Then pour it into the second metal jug and repeat this process to ensure an evenly-distributed blend of oil and wax.
4 Place your jars at even intervals on a work surface covered with greaseproof paper – this will reduce any mess from spillage. Gently push the wick to one side to prevent it from splitting and to reduce any potential spillage. Then slowly pour in the wax until it’s around 5mm from the rim of the vessel.
5 Once you’ve poured your candles, bring the wick gently back to the centre of the vessel and use the pegs to fix it. Create some friction between the peg and vessel to ensure the wick stays in place as the wax sets. Do this by pushing the peg against the jar and pulling the wick ever so slightly at the same time.
6 Leave the candles to cool, then remove the pegs and trim the wicks, if needed. Afterwards, put aside for a further 48 hours to cure. You might notice that your candles have little spots or crystals on the surface, this is known as frosting and occurs frequently with soy and other vegetable wax candles. A top pour or gently reheating will solve this and can iron out any cracks that may appear in the top layer of your candle, creating a perfect finish and an ideal gift for friends and family.