Gingerbread Candle Project
This Gingerbread Candle fills the room with a sweet, spicy, and comforting scent.
If you're not in the mood to bake but love the smell of spiced cookies, these Gingerbread Candles are for you! They fill the room with a sweet and spicy scent. They're perfect for gifts and stocking stuffers, and the project works for beginners and more advanced crafters.
We used Cd-16 Wick for these candles, which provided a nice, slow burn. We recommend burning these candles for at least an hour to prevent tunneling. If you prefer to light your candles in shorter increments, you may prefer the Cd-20 Wick.
What You Need:
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Golden Wax 464 - 2 lbs
- Gingerbread Cookie Fragrance Oil - 2 oz
- Wick Stickers - 10 Sheets (100 Stickers)
EQUIPMENT:
- 4 oz Hexagon Jar - 12 Jars - Case
- Cd-16 Wicks - 10 wicks
Instructions
You will need:
- Nine 4 oz. Hexagon Glass Jars
- 9 CD-16 Wicks
- 32 oz. Golden Wax 464
- 2 oz. Gingerbread Cookie Fragrance Oil
Follow these steps:
1
Place 32 ounces of Golden Wax 464 into a heat-safe container and melt in the microwave using 60 second bursts. You can also melt the wax slowly in a double boiler. Once it's about 135-140° F, add 2 ounces of Gingerbread Cookie Fragrance Oil and stir for several minutes. Set aside.
2
When the wax cools to about 130° F, pour it into each candle jar. Place the wicks in the center of the candles.
3
If necessary, steady the wick to help it stay centered. Clothespins or popsicle sticks work well for this. Tip: It can be helpful to trim the wicks before placing them so they are not as top-heavy.
4
Allow the wax to cool and harden completely. Trim the wicks. Light and enjoy! Never leave your candle unattended.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Gingerbread Candle Project
- LEVEL Beginner
- TIME 1 hour
- YIELD 9 candles
Project Description
If you're not in the mood to bake but love the smell of spiced cookies, these Gingerbread Candles are for you! They fill the room with a sweet and spicy scent. They're perfect for gifts and stocking stuffers, and the project works for beginners and more advanced crafters.
We used Cd-16 Wick for these candles, which provided a nice, slow burn. We recommend burning these candles for at least an hour to prevent tunneling. If you prefer to light your candles in shorter increments, you may prefer the Cd-20 Wick.
You will need:
- Nine 4 oz. Hexagon Glass Jars
- 9 CD-16 Wicks
- 32 oz. Golden Wax 464
- 2 oz. Gingerbread Cookie Fragrance Oil
Follow these steps:
1
Place 32 ounces of Golden Wax 464 into a heat-safe container and melt in the microwave using 60 second bursts. You can also melt the wax slowly in a double boiler. Once it's about 135-140° F, add 2 ounces of Gingerbread Cookie Fragrance Oil and stir for several minutes. Set aside.
2
When the wax cools to about 130° F, pour it into each candle jar. Place the wicks in the center of the candles.
3
If necessary, steady the wick to help it stay centered. Clothespins or popsicle sticks work well for this. Tip: It can be helpful to trim the wicks before placing them so they are not as top-heavy.
4
Allow the wax to cool and harden completely. Trim the wicks. Light and enjoy! Never leave your candle unattended.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman