How to Make Ladybird Candles

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

1. Melt the wax and let it cool until it looks milky rather than watery.
2. Pour into the ladybird mould and leave to set, then unmould over a table.
3. Heat a thin nail or knitting needle and make a hole through the middle, then thread the wick through.
4. Dip in red coloured wax once or twice and decorate with black wax dots.

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