Instructions - How to make a candle with a wooden wick?



Making a candle with a wooden wick gives it a special look and a soothing crackling sound. 
Look forward to create you own wooden wick candle!


All you need is:

  • Candle wax (paraffin, rapeseed or soy wax)
  • Ein Kerzen- oder Einmachglas, eine Dose oder eine Tasse
  • CandleCraft moroccan amber oil 
  • CandleCraft candle colors 
  • A wooden wick
  • A pot or a double-walled water bath (e.g. a simmer or milk pot)
  • A thermometer
  • And a stirring stick

And here are the instructions to make your own wooden wick candle:

1. Prepare materials
  • Choose the container of your choice and clean it
  • Measure or wheigh the wax needed
  • If desired, choose a favorite color and have it ready
  • Choose your special CandleCraft moroccan amber oil

2. Place wooden wick
  • Attach the wooden wick to the centre of the container
  • You can secure the wick to the bottom of the container with a wick stick or a glue dot to keep it straight

3. Melt wax
  • Melt the wax in a wax melting pot or double-walled water bath
  • Pay attention to melting, mixing and pouring temperatures and to follow the wax manufacturer's instructions
    • It is important that the wax does not get too hot, it must not boil and should only be heated to 80°C (use the thermometer for this)

4. Addition of moroccan amber oil and dyes
  • First add the dye and mix it well 
  • Add the moroccan amber oil to the melted wax
  • Stir the oil gently and calmly to distribute it evenly and avoid creating air bubbles
    • The exact amount of candle fragrance oil depends on the desired intensity 
    • Follow the fragrance oil manufacturer's instructions for dosage 
    • We describe further information on dosing the candle scent here
5. Pouring
  • Carefully pour the melted wax into the container, keeping the wick in the centre
  • Allow the scented wax to cool completely and harden
  • We recommend a rest and drying period of at least 1-2 days

6. Trim wooden wick
  • Trim the wooden wick to the desired length
  • When burning a candle with a wooden wick, it is important to trim the wick to approximately 5mm and never leave the candle burning unattended to avoid potential safety risks!

Voilà! Your homemade wooden wick candle is ready to spread coziness. As an extra you can spread different fragrance oils and candle colors that give your candle great aromas. Just take a look at our CandleCraft shop.

Have fun creating your own wooden wick candle!


Your CandleCraft team


 

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