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Here you can find all you need for making your own candles...

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

Step 1: Prepare materials

  • Choose the container of your choise, such as a glass jar, and clean it
  • Measure or wheigh the wax needed
  • If desired, choose a favorite color and have it ready
  • Choose your special CandleCraft vanilla oil



Step 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

Step 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)

Step 4: Addition of fragrance oil and dyes

  • First add the dye and mix it well 
  • Add the fragrance 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

Step 5: Pouring

Carefully pour the melted wax into the container, keeping the wick in the centre. Allow the wax to cool completely and harden.  We recommend a rest and drying period of at least 1-2 days.  

Step 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!