Black Rose Bourbon Candle Project
Introducing the Black Rose Bourbon Candle, a coconut soy candle that brings together dark floral notes and warm, woody bourbon undertones for a scent that feels rich and grounding in any room. This project walks you through the full process, from melting and scenting to pouring and curing, so you end up with four beautifully finished candles. Coconut soy wax offers a smooth, even burn and holds fragrance beautifully, letting the complexity of this scent come through with every light.
Plus, download this Printable Black Rose Bourbon Candle Label to help give your handmade candles a polished, professional finish.
What You Need:
Instructions
You will need:
- 16 ounces Coconut Soy Candle Wax
- 1.75 ounces Black Rose Bourbon Fragrance Oil (full bottle, 10.9% load)
- 4 4 oz. Amber Glass Jars with Silver Lid
- 4 CD-16 Wicks
- 4 Wick Stickers
Follow these steps:
1
Melt the wax: Place the bag of Coconut Soy Candle Wax in the microwave and melt on short bursts, until fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler method: place a half-filled pot of water on the stove and bring it to a low simmer, nest a pouring pitcher or other heat-safe container inside, add 16 ounces Coconut Soy Candle Wax, and let it melt.
2
Prep the jars: Secure a wick to the bottom of each of the Amber Glass Jars using CD-16 Wicks.
3
Add fragrance: Once the wax reaches 185°F, remove it from the heat and slowly stir in the fragrance oil for 1 to 2 minutes to fully incorporate. Set aside until it cools to 135°F.
4
Pour the candles: Once the wax is at 135°F, pour it slowly into the prepped jars. Center the wicks with a clothespin, spoon, popsicle stick or other tool.
5
Cool and cure: Let the candles cool for 12-24 hours. Allow them to cure for 3 to 5 days so the fragrance fully bonds with the wax. Burn until the wax reaches a full melt pool for best results, roughly 1 to 2 hours on the first burn, to prevent tunneling in future burns.
Black Rose Bourbon Candle Project
- LEVEL Beginner
- TIME 1 hour
- YIELD Four 4 oz. Candles
Project Description
Introducing the Black Rose Bourbon Candle, a coconut soy candle that brings together dark floral notes and warm, woody bourbon undertones for a scent that feels rich and grounding in any room. This project walks you through the full process, from melting and scenting to pouring and curing, so you end up with four beautifully finished candles. Coconut soy wax offers a smooth, even burn and holds fragrance beautifully, letting the complexity of this scent come through with every light.
Plus, download this Printable Black Rose Bourbon Candle Label to help give your handmade candles a polished, professional finish.
You will need:
- 16 ounces Coconut Soy Candle Wax
- 1.75 ounces Black Rose Bourbon Fragrance Oil (full bottle, 10.9% load)
- 4 4 oz. Amber Glass Jars with Silver Lid
- 4 CD-16 Wicks
- 4 Wick Stickers
Follow these steps:
1
Melt the wax: Place the bag of Coconut Soy Candle Wax in the microwave and melt on short bursts, until fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler method: place a half-filled pot of water on the stove and bring it to a low simmer, nest a pouring pitcher or other heat-safe container inside, add 16 ounces Coconut Soy Candle Wax, and let it melt.
2
Prep the jars: Secure a wick to the bottom of each of the Amber Glass Jars using CD-16 Wicks.
3
Add fragrance: Once the wax reaches 185°F, remove it from the heat and slowly stir in the fragrance oil for 1 to 2 minutes to fully incorporate. Set aside until it cools to 135°F.
4
Pour the candles: Once the wax is at 135°F, pour it slowly into the prepped jars. Center the wicks with a clothespin, spoon, popsicle stick or other tool.
5
Cool and cure: Let the candles cool for 12-24 hours. Allow them to cure for 3 to 5 days so the fragrance fully bonds with the wax. Burn until the wax reaches a full melt pool for best results, roughly 1 to 2 hours on the first burn, to prevent tunneling in future burns.