12 Days of Christmas: Winter Gardenia Ombre Candle
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Recipe type: Candle
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Serves: One candle
 
This beautiful ombre candle fills the room with a gardenia scent.
Ingredients
  • 8 oz. EcoSoya Advanced Wax
  • 8 oz. Glass Bail Jar NOTE: The glass bail jars shown in this tutorial have been discontinued. The kit now includes the Tapered Neck Candle. You may consider adjusting the amounts of wax and fragrance accordingly.
  • Cobalt Blue Wax Dye Block
  • Black Wax Dye Block
  • .6 oz. Winter Gardenia Fragrance Oil
  • Cd-16 Wick
Instructions
  1. In a heat safe container, melt 8 oz. of EcoSoya Advanced Wax in the microwave in 30-second bursts or over a double boiler. Add .6 oz. of Winter Gardenia Fragrance Oil and stir to combine.
  2. Using a cheese grater, grate the Black Wax Dye Block and Cobalt Blue Wax Dye Block. Doing so helps measure more accurate amounts of dye block into each layer of the candle.
  3. Split the wax into four containers. Each container should weight two ounces.
  4. To one container, add .5 tsp of black wax, and .5 tsp of blue wax. Stir until the colorants have melted and are completely incorporated. Cut through half of a straw and place the wick through it. The wick should touch the bottom of the candle. Pour the wax into the bail jar, and allow to fully cool and harden.
  5. Reheat a 2 oz. container of wax in the microwave using 15 second bursts. Add .75 tsp. of blue wax and a small pinch of black wax. Stir until completely incorporated, and pour onto the cooled first layer. Allow to fully cool and harden.
  6. Reheat a 2 oz. container of wax in the microwave using 15 second bursts. Add .25 tsp. of blue wax and stir until fully incorporated. Pour over the hardened second layer, and allow to fully cool and harden.
  7. Reheat the last 2 oz. container of wax in the microwave using 15 second bursts. Add a small sprinkle of blue wax, and stir until fully incorporated. Pour over the hardened third layer, and allow to fully cool and harden. Trim the wick, and allow the candle to cure for 48 hours. This allows the fragrance to set up properly. Enjoy!
Recipe by Soap Queen at https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/home-crafts/12-days-christmas-winter-gardenia-ombre-candle/