DIY Glitter Candles

Brighten up the festivities with DIY Glittering Candles!  The bold color, tantalizing scent, and shimmery glitter make this candle a must for ringing in the new year!

Materials:

• 1.5 pounds  EcoSoya PB140 Soy Wax
• 12 inches  #3 Square Braid Wicking
• 113065 Round Pillar Candle Mold
• 2.25 ounces  Merry Mocha Macchiata Fragrance Oil
• 30 drops  Red Liquid Candle Dye
• Gold Shimmer Glitter
• Adhesive Spray
• Clamp or Binder Clip
• Small Stick
• Wick Rod
• Scissors
• Mold Sealer

Recipe Directions:

1. Wick the Mold by following the instructions in our How to Wick a Metal Candle Mold blog.
2. After the Mold is wicked, melt 1.5 pounds of PB140 Wax in a double boiler.
3. Completely melt and Wax and get it to a temperature of approximately 160-180 degrees F.
4. Thoroughly mix in the Candle Dye.
5. Stir in 2.25 ounces of Fragrance Oil until it is thoroughly dispersed.
6. Allow the temperature of the wax to lower to approximately 145-155 degrees F.
7. Carefully pour the Wax into the Mold.
8. Gently tap the sides of the mold to release any air pockets.
9. Allow the candle to cool.  NOTE–If a well is forming by the wick: poke holes near the wick and fill the holes with the leftover wax to form a flat bottom for the candle.  (Remember that the top of the mold will be the bottom of the candle.)  Be careful not to overfill the well.
10. Once the candle has fully cooled, undo the Clamp and remove the Wick Rod.
11. Flip the Mold over and remove the Small Stick and Mold Sealer.
12. Carefully pull the Wicking at the open end of the Mold and release the candle.
13. At the bottom of the candle, use the Scissors to trim the Wicking flush with the wax.
14. At the top of the candle, use the Scissors to trim the Wicking to 1/4 inch.
15. Use the Adhesive Spray and spray a small area of the outside of the candle (NOTE–do not get the adhesive spray on the top of the candle or on the wick.)
16. Take a pinch of Shimmer Glitter and carefully sprinkle it over where the adhesive was sprayed.
17. Repeat step 16 until the entire outside of the candle has been sprinkled with Shimmer Glitter.
18. Allow the candle to sit for 24 hours.
19. Light the wick and enjoy the sparkling brilliance of the Glittering Lights Candle!

Note: The sides of the candle may be sticky for a time, be careful not to touch the sides.  This does not affect the burning of the candle.