
How to Make Mochaccino Gel Candles
9 June 2026
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9 June 2026Pretty rose candles made in a rose mould make a beautiful floating centrepiece for special occasions. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.
What you will need
- Candle wax
- Pre-waxed wick with sustainer
- Rose mould
- Oil colours
- Empty tin
All available from our candle making supplies range.
Method
- Melt the wax and leave it to cool until it looks milky rather than watery.
- Pour the cooled wax into the rose mould and leave to set, then unmould over a table.
- Heat a thin nail or knitting needle and make a hole through the middle of each rose, then thread the wick through.
- Dip the rose in coloured melted wax once or twice. Float them in a bowl of water as a centrepiece.
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Tips & variations
Once you have made your rose candles, 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: Mochaccino Gel Candles and Water Candles.

