How to make a candle with a wooden wick?
Instruction how to make a wooden wick candle...
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!