Daphna Caplan

A rustic sand and ice lantern with a gorgeous textured, glowing finish, a real showpiece. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies. What you will need Candle wax Candle wick Gold powder colouring A big bucket and a smaller bucket Sand and ice White tapered candles All available from our candle making supplies range. Method Fill the big bucket with soft sand and press the smaller bucket into it to create your candle shape, then remove it. Place a white tapered candle in the middle of the sand shape and pack ice cubes around it. Melt your wax and pour it over the ice to fill the sand shape. Once set, lift the candle out

Fun little ladybird candles made in a ladybird mould are perfect for parties and kids. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies. What you will need Candle wax Pre-waxed wick with sustainer Ladybird mould Oil colours Empty tin All available from our candle making supplies range. Method Melt the wax and let it cool until it looks milky rather than watery. Pour into the ladybird mould and leave to set, then unmould over a table. Heat a thin nail or knitting needle and make a hole through the middle, then thread the wick through. Dip in red coloured wax once or twice and decorate with black wax dots. Ready to make your own? Shop the

A balloon lantern candle gives a beautiful, ambient glow, perfect for romantic dinners or a relaxing bath. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies. What you will need White powder candle wax Balloons Candle dyes or wax crayons Tea-light candles All available from our candle making supplies range. Method Melt your wax in a medium pot, filling it about two-thirds, and colour it well. Fill a balloon with cold water and tie a knot, then hold it by the knot and dip it into the melted wax. Rest it on the counter so it forms a flat bottom. Repeat the dipping about eight to ten times to build up the walls. Over the basin, pierce

Cute apple and pear candles made in fruit moulds look beautiful in a bowl on the table. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies. What you will need Candle wax Candle wick Apple mould and pear mould Oil colours Bulldog clips Empty tin All available from our candle making supplies range. Method Clip the two halves of each mould together with bulldog clips, positioning a length of wick down the middle. Melt the wax and let it cool until it looks milky rather than watery. Pour the cooled wax into the mould through the small hole at the top and leave to set, then release the clips and pop out the candle. Dip the apple

A layered spice candle with orange slices, cinnamon and coffee beans looks and smells gorgeous in winter. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies. What you will need Gel wax and powder wax Glass vase Wick and sustainers Dried orange slices and orange peel Cinnamon sticks and coffee beans All available from our candle making supplies range. Method Cut your wick to size, melt the gel wax over low heat, dip the wick and fasten the sustainer, then position it in the middle of the vase. Pour a thin layer of gel and leave to cool, then arrange some of your orange slices and natural props around the edge. Continue pouring layers of gel and