What you will need:
• 30cl glass
• Wick and wick stick um
• Wick centering tool
• Kerasoy container wax
• Chip or liquid dye in 5 colours
• Aluminium wax scoop
• Digital kitchen scales
• Digital LCD Thermometer
• Pouring jug
• Pan and glass bowl or double boiler
Tip!
A 30 cl glass will hold around 220g of wax, split this between your 5 colours, that will be around 44 grams of wax per colour layer.
Steps to success:
1. Get yourself a 30 cl glass and ensure that it’s clean and dry before use
2. Add your wick to the bottom of the glass using a wick stick um to secure it in place
3. Using the double boiler method to melt your wax, fill your pan around halfway with boiling water and place on a hob or hotplate
4. Using your aluminium scoop and digital scales, weigh out 44 grams of wax and place into a glass bowl
5. Place your bowl of wax on top of your pan and add a thermometer to measure the temperature of the wax as it heats
6. Keep your pan on a medium to low heat and remember to not let your wax exceed 80°C
7. Once your wax is melted, add your chosen colour, you can use chip or liquid dye
8. Add a few droplets liquid dye or a small sprinkle of dye chips and mix gently until the colour has spread evenly, feel free to add more drops or chips if you want a stronger colour
9. Transfer your melted wax into your pouring jug
10. Slowly and gently pour your wax into your candle glass to create your first layer
11. Use a wick centering tool to secure the wick and ensure it is suspended tight and upright
12. Leave the candle to set for 1 – 2 hours before pouring in your next colour
13. Repeat for each colour until you reach 1cm from the top of your glass
14. Save any left-over wax to repeat your pour if you get sinkholes on your last layer
15. Let your candle set completely
16. Trim your wick to size
Source: Supplies for candles
