How to Make Gel Cocktail Candles
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9 June 2026A 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 adding props until the vase is nearly full.
- Melt the powder wax and pour over the top, leave to set and top up any shrink hole. Each layer gives a different fragrance.
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