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- Candle Making -

Why not try one of our candle making kits. These DIY candle sets are ideal to give as a gift or create the candles yourself to fill your home with their wonderful scent and light. They are a great rainy day activity and the joy will continue as you melt away your scented candle to relax after a long day.

We have a range of candle kits including tin container candles, tea lights, biodegradable glitter and real dried flower decorations. All of these use eco soy wax container flakes, fragrance oils and come with detailed instructions. The kits are simple to use; just take a look at our guide* below for more details and view the full range in our store...

*Please note this is an abridged version of the instructions for a rough guide. The full instructions included inside our kits contain greater detail on safety and work space preperation.

Tin Container Candle

scented tin container candle with biodegradable glitter

Tin Candle with Dried Flowers

Soy wax container candle with real dried flower decoration

Scented Soy Wax Flower Candles

Coy wax tin candles with real dried flower decorations

Tin Container Candle

scented tin container candle with biodegradable glitter

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- How to Make a Candle -

1. Prepare the Tin

Use the glue dot on the bottom of the wick to adhere it to the middle of the tin, push it on firmly to prevent unwanted movement. Place the wick support across the top of the tin, bend your wick over the, to keep the candle wick upright and centred as you pour in the melted wax.

2. Melt the Wax

Microwave: Place your soy wax into your jug/bowl and place into the microwave. Never leave your wax alone when heating it and never over heat melted wax. Use oven gloves or tea towels to protect your hands from the hot jug and wax. Heat in 30 second increments until the wax has liquefied. Remove from the microwave to a stable surface.
Hob: Fill your pan with one to two inches of water and bring to a simmer. Put your soy wax into your Pyrex jug/bowl before you place it unto the pan, to prevent any wax falling into the water. Warm the wax until it has liquefied , then carefully remove the jug/bowl using oven gloves or a tea towel.

Candle making melted soy wax flakes and fragrance oil

3. Making the Candle

While your melted wax is in the jug, add your fragrance oil and stir for 30 seconds. Once stirred gently pour your wax into the tin, being careful to avoid the wick and spillages. Leave a small gap at the top of the tin.
Allow the wax to cool completely before you move it.

candle making with melted wax in a tin container

4. Decorate the Candle

Use the hairdryer on a hot setting to melt the surface of your candle wax. Gently sprinkle your biodegradable glitter or dried flower petals onto the surface, ensuring the decorations do not clump together in one area. Once the wax has set again, gently cut the wick to approximately 1cm above the candle. Stick your safety label onto the bottom of the tin.

Candle making and decorationg with glitter and dried flowers

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- Candle Making Products in Store -

Tin Candle Kit with Natural Petal Toppers (makes 3)

Tin Candle Kit With Bio Glitter Toppers (makes 3)

Tin Candle Kit with Natural Petal Topper (makes 1)

Tea Light Candle Making Kit (makes 3)