How to Make Cup Cake Candles
9 June 2026How to Make a Scented Paste Candle
9 June 2026A fresh flower candle is a stunning centrepiece, your flowers and candle in one. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.
What you will need
- 1kg candle wax
- White pebbles
- Fresh flowers
- Pre-waxed wicks
- Glass vase
- Rose fragrance
All available from our candle making supplies range.
Method
- Melt your wax and add the rose fragrance.
- Place white pebbles at the bottom of the vase to hold the flowers, then arrange your fresh flowers.
- Fill the vase three quarters with water, covering the flowers, then pour about 2cm of scented wax over the water and leave to set.
- Position the wick on the set layer and fill the rest of the vase with melted wax. Best made on the day of your event.
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