Rainbow Candle

 

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