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Explore Candlehaven.ca’s viral videos in the candle making realm. If it was popular, you’ll find it here. On this page we’ll give you a full how-to tutorial complete with a list of all the supplies we used, with links to where you can get them.
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How-to Make a Candle Martini
Here’s what you’ll need:
Coco Apricot Crème Wax – You can use a different container wax, but I like this one because its a one-pour wax that sets quickly ensuring the colour of your sprinkles don’t fade.
Candy thermometer – This is used to measure the temperature of your wax. Alternatively, you can purchase a wax melter specifically for candles and set the desired temperature.
ECO Wick 12 – Again, you can substitute with any kind of wick, including a wooden wick, but I found the ECO 12 to be the right size for my martini glass.
Wick stickers – Wick stickers are used to secure your wick to the bottom of your glass
Wick setter – A wick setter will hold you wick in place while you pour the wax, and while it cures.
Wick trimmers – Wick trimmers are used specifically for cutting candles wicks with ease.
Kissed Caramel Bourbon Fragrance Oil – I didn’t show this in the video, but I added this sumptuous fragrance oil making my party in a glass candle truly intoxicating.
Martini Glass – Normally when one chooses a martinin glass you want something thin and elegant, but for this candle, go with a thicker glass to make sure it can withstand the heat. You can also opt to use a vessel specifically for candle making. Same fun look – just a different shape!
MOD Podge – Say it with me, “MOD Podge.” When I released this video I mistakenly thought the product was called “Modge Podge,” which set off a fantastic debate between viewers about the correct name of the product. I believe I wrote “I was today years old when I discovered that the true name of this product is MOD Podge” about 20 times.
Sprinkles – Yes, in the video I used your run of the mill candy sprinkles, but to you purists out there, there are wax sprinkles available for purchase. I am providing a link to both the candy kind and the wax kind.
Paint brush – Small paint brush
Instructions:
- Attach a wick sticker to your wick and then place at the bottom of your martinin glass/vessel.
- Paint the inside of your martini glass/vessel with Mod Podge. Allow to get tacky for about one minute
- Pour in your sprinkles liberally covering all the are you painted with Mod Podge. The more, the better!
- Melt your wax in a double boiler or wax melter to the temperature specified by the instructions.
- Remove from the heat and add fragrance oil at this step. Stir for two minutes to allow fragrance oil to bind to the wax.
- Place a wick setter across the top of your martini glass/vessel to keep you wick in place while the candle sets.
- Pour the wax and wait for your candle to set.
- Remove your wick setter and trim your wick.
For best results, wait at least 72 hours before lighting your candle.