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Candle paste candles burn for hours with a powerful scent throw, our longest-lasting scented candle. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.
What you will need
- 250ml candle paste
- Oil colouring
- 50ml fragrance
- Candle wick
- A heat-safe container
All available from our candle making supplies range.
Method
- Melt the candle paste in a pot on the stove (it will not melt in the microwave).
- Stir in 50ml fragrance and a couple of drops of oil colouring.
- Position the wick in the middle of your container.
- Pour in the melted paste and leave to set. It burns for hours with a beautiful, long-lasting scent.
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Tips & variations
Once you have made your scented paste candle, here are a few ways to get a great result and put your own spin on it.
- Match your wick to the container width: too small and it tunnels, too large and it smokes.
- Add fragrance at around 60C so the scent binds properly into the wax.
- Warm your container slightly before pouring to help the wax stick and avoid wet spots on the glass.
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: Fresh Flower Candle and Cup Cake Candles.
