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9 June 2026Mochaccino gel candles layer gel and powder wax with coffee and chocolate scents, gorgeous for winter. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.
What you will need
- 1 litre gel wax and 1kg powder wax
- Glass coffee mug
- Pre-waxed wicks
- Coffee and chocolate fragrance
- Brown mica and white lustre sparkle
All available from our candle making supplies range.
Method
- Melt the gel wax over very low heat until it runs like water. Fragrance with coffee and chocolate and colour with the brown mica and lustre.
- Dip the wick, fasten the sustainer and position it in the middle of the mug. Pour the gel three quarters of the way up and leave to set.
- Melt the powder wax, add fragrance and pour over the gel to the top.
- Leave to set, top up the shrink hole with leftover melted wax and cool completely.
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