How to Make Chocolate Coffee Candle

 

Homemade Coffee Candle

Chocolate and coffee are two of the most beloved scents in the world. There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or the rich, decadent smell of chocolate. So why not combine these two scents into a deliciously fragrant candle? In this article, we'll show you how to make a chocolate coffee candle that will make your home smell like a cozy café.

Materials:

Soy wax flakes

Double boiler or a heat-safe glass measuring cup and a pot of water

Candle wicks

Wick holder or pencil

Chocolate fragrance oil

Coffee fragrance oil

Brown candle dye

Glass jar or container

Wooden spoon or popsicle stick

Kitchen scale (optional)

Step 1: Prepare Your Work Space

Before you begin making your candle, make sure your work space is clean and clear. Set out all your materials and tools, and make sure you have a heat-safe surface to work on. It's also a good idea to have a fire extinguisher nearby, just in case.

Step 2: Melt the Wax

Measure out the amount of wax you need based on the size of your jar or container. If you don't have a kitchen scale, a general rule of thumb is to use about 1 ounce of wax per inch of diameter for your container. Place the wax flakes in your double boiler or heat-safe glass measuring cup, and heat over low heat until the wax is completely melted. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon or popsicle stick.

Step 3: Add the Fragrances and Dye

Once the wax is fully melted, it's time to add your fragrances and dye. Add a few drops of the chocolate fragrance oil and the coffee fragrance oil to the wax, and stir well to combine. You can adjust the amount of fragrance oil based on how strong you want the scent to be. Next, add a small amount of the brown candle dye to the wax, and stir well. Keep adding dye until you achieve the desired color.

Step 4: Attach the Wick

While the wax is still warm, it's time to attach the wick. Dip the metal base of the wick into the melted wax, and then carefully center it in the bottom of your jar or container. Hold the wick in place until the wax has cooled and hardened enough to hold the wick upright. You can also use a wick holder or pencil to keep the wick centered while the wax cools.

Step 5: Pour the Wax

Once the wick is securely in place, it's time to pour the wax into the jar or container. Slowly pour the melted wax into the jar, taking care not to disturb the wick. Leave a small amount of wax in the measuring cup or double boiler to top off the candle later.

Step 6: Let the Candle Cool and Harden

Allow the candle to cool and harden completely. This can take several hours, depending on the size of your candle. Resist the temptation to move or disturb the candle while it's cooling.

Step 7: Top off the Candle

After the candle has cooled and hardened, you may notice a small dip or well around the wick. This is normal and can be easily fixed by topping off the candle with the remaining melted wax. Simply reheat the wax in the double boiler or measuring cup, and pour it into the well to fill it up.

Step 8: Trim the Wick

Once the wax has hardened again, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch above the surface of the candle. This will ensure that the candle burns evenly and doesn't create too much smoke or soot.

Congratulations, you've just made a deliciously fragrant chocolate coffee candle! Light it up and enjoy