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Espresso Martini Candle Project

Item No. PS000403
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LEVEL Intermediate
TIME 2 hours
YIELD 2 candles
COST
$72.69

This simple yet sophisticated Espresso Martini candle looks (and smells) like the real thing! It's scented with the new Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil, a modern twist on our classic Espresso Fragrance Oil. 

We used a mix of yellow, orange, and charcoal dye flakes to achieve this rich brown shade and topped it off with a layer of uncolored coconut soy wax to resemble foam. 

What You Need:

IB500514
Clear Glass Diamond Candle Jar

Clear Glass Diamond Candle Jar - 2 Jars

2 Jars
$11.99
M900201
Coconut Soy Wax

Coconut Soy Wax - 5 lbs

5 lbs
$28.99
IB005930
Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil

Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil - 2 oz

2 oz
$8.00
IB003089
Cd-20 Wick

Cd-20 Wicks - 10 wicks

10 wicks
$2.99
IB003855
Golden Yellow Candle Dye Flakes

Golden Yellow Candle Dye Flakes - 1 oz

1 oz
$4.99
IB003851
Melon Orange Candle Dye Flakes

Melon Orange Candle Dye Flakes - 1 oz

1 oz
$3.99 Price reduced from $4.99 to
IB003891
Charcoal Black Candle Dye Flakes

Charcoal Black Candle Dye Flakes - 1 oz

1 oz
$5.75
IB004930
Wick Stickers

Wick Stickers - 1 Sheet (10 Stickers)

1 sheet (10 Stickers)
$5.99 Price reduced from null to
$72.69
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Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
  • Coconut Soy Wax - 5 lbs
  • Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil - 2 oz
  • Golden Yellow Candle Dye Flakes - 1 oz
  • Melon Orange Candle Dye Flakes - 1 oz
  • Charcoal Black Candle Dye Flakes - 1 oz
  • Wick Stickers - 1 Sheet (10 Stickers)
EQUIPMENT:
  • Clear Glass Diamond Candle Jar - 2 Jars
  • Cd-20 Wicks - 10 wicks

Instructions

You will need:

  • 2 Clear Diamond Glass Jar
  • 20 oz. Coconut Soy Wax
  • 1.6 oz. Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil
  • 2 CD-20 Wicks
  • 2 Wick Stickers
  • Melon Orange Dye Flakes
  • Golden Yellow Dye Flakes
  • Charcoal Dye Flakes

Follow these steps:

1

Place a half-filled pot of water on the stove, bring it to a low simmer, and nest a pouring pitcher or other heat-safe container inside. Add 20 ounces of Coconut Soy Wax and and allow to melt.

2

Weigh out 1.2-1.6 ounces of Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil into a glass container. Once the wax reaches 185-190° F, remove it from the heat and slowly stir in the fragrance for 1-2 minutes to fully incorporate. Set aside until it cools to 150° F. 

Secure the wicks to the bottom of each container using a wick sticker. Stabilize the wicks using popsicle sticks or clothespins. 

3

Set aside approximately 2 ounces of Coconut Soy Wax for your “foam.” You’ll leave this wax uncolored. 

4

To achieve a rich brown shade for the rest of your wax, add ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of Melon Orange Dye Flakes, ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of Golden Yellow Dye Flakes, and ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of Charcoal Dye Flakes. Stir thoroughly to melt all of the wax flakes fully. Swatch your wax color on a white cutting board or sheet of paper to ensure you get the perfect shade of warm brown for your candle. If you desire a deeper brown, add slowly (you can always add more but can’t take it out.)

5

Once you’re happy with the color, stir in your fragrance for 1-2 minutes to fully incorporate. Make sure to save some of the fragrance for your uncolored “white” foam for the top layer of the candle. Tip: Don’t add the white layer fragrance yet in case you need to heat that wax again in the microwave or the water bath.

6

Carefully pour your brown wax into the prepped jars. Once your brown layer has cooled for 30-60 minutes and has a thick ‘skin’ that will hold another layer of wax, reheat your remaining uncolored wax until it reaches 135F-150F degrees. 

7

Ensure that the brown layer is hard enough to sustain a second layer, and pour your fragranced top white “foam” layer at 135 degrees. 

Allow the candles to cool and cure for 48 hours before burning. 

Trim the wick to 1/4" before lighting, and enjoy!
 

Photographer: Hannah Wong

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Espresso Martini Candle Project

  • LEVEL Intermediate
  • TIME 2 hours
  • YIELD 2 candles

You will need:

  • 2 Clear Diamond Glass Jar
  • 20 oz. Coconut Soy Wax
  • 1.6 oz. Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil
  • 2 CD-20 Wicks
  • 2 Wick Stickers
  • Melon Orange Dye Flakes
  • Golden Yellow Dye Flakes
  • Charcoal Dye Flakes

Follow these steps:

1

Place a half-filled pot of water on the stove, bring it to a low simmer, and nest a pouring pitcher or other heat-safe container inside. Add 20 ounces of Coconut Soy Wax and and allow to melt.

2

Weigh out 1.2-1.6 ounces of Espresso Martini Fragrance Oil into a glass container. Once the wax reaches 185-190° F, remove it from the heat and slowly stir in the fragrance for 1-2 minutes to fully incorporate. Set aside until it cools to 150° F. 

Secure the wicks to the bottom of each container using a wick sticker. Stabilize the wicks using popsicle sticks or clothespins. 

3

Set aside approximately 2 ounces of Coconut Soy Wax for your “foam.” You’ll leave this wax uncolored. 

4

To achieve a rich brown shade for the rest of your wax, add ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of Melon Orange Dye Flakes, ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of Golden Yellow Dye Flakes, and ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of Charcoal Dye Flakes. Stir thoroughly to melt all of the wax flakes fully. Swatch your wax color on a white cutting board or sheet of paper to ensure you get the perfect shade of warm brown for your candle. If you desire a deeper brown, add slowly (you can always add more but can’t take it out.)

5

Once you’re happy with the color, stir in your fragrance for 1-2 minutes to fully incorporate. Make sure to save some of the fragrance for your uncolored “white” foam for the top layer of the candle. Tip: Don’t add the white layer fragrance yet in case you need to heat that wax again in the microwave or the water bath.

6

Carefully pour your brown wax into the prepped jars. Once your brown layer has cooled for 30-60 minutes and has a thick ‘skin’ that will hold another layer of wax, reheat your remaining uncolored wax until it reaches 135F-150F degrees. 

7

Ensure that the brown layer is hard enough to sustain a second layer, and pour your fragranced top white “foam” layer at 135 degrees. 

Allow the candles to cool and cure for 48 hours before burning. 

Trim the wick to 1/4" before lighting, and enjoy!
 

Photographer: Hannah Wong