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A sparkly festive gel candle in a glass vase, scented with cranberry and vanilla, perfect for the holidays.
What you will need
- Gel wax
- Glass vase
- Wick and sustainers
- Gold lustre and lustre sparkle
- Pink neon colour
- Cranberry fragrance
- Vanilla fragrance
Method
- Melt the gel wax in a pot over very low heat until it runs like water.
- Dip the wick in the gel and hold it up to set straight, then fasten a sustainer to the bottom.
- Position the wick in the centre of the vase and tie the top to a kebab stick resting across the rim.
- Colour the melted gel with a touch of pink neon and gold lustre, then add the cranberry and vanilla fragrance.
- Pour the melted gel into the vase and leave to set.
Find everything you need at The Soap Barn’s candle making supplies.
Tips & variations
Once you have made your festive gel candle, here are a few ways to get a great result and put your own spin on it.
- Heat gel wax slowly and pour into a warmed container if you want a crystal-clear, bubble-free finish.
- Use only gel-approved fragrance and dye so the wax stays clear and burns safely.
- Trim the wick to about 5mm before every burn to keep the flame steady and cut down on soot.
Make it your own: swap the fragrance for any scent in our range, or add a touch of candle dye for a different look.
You may also like: Cinnamon and Vanilla Body Butter Candle and Orange and Lemon Candle.
