Candle Making

The kit didn’t include a jar, so we improvised with an old jalapeño jar. Gave it a proper wash and label scrape first. Worked perfectly.
Little reminder: you don’t need perfect kit to start. A clean recycled jar does the job

While the wax was melting, we picked the fragrance.
We went with Sea Breeze.
It smells fresh and coastal in the bottle, but remember the scent softens once mixed into wax.

Once the wax was fully melted, we removed it from the heat.
Then:
• Added colour (it always looks darker in liquid form, it sets much lighter than you expect)
• Added fragrance oil
I used about 15 drops, and honestly, it wasn’t strong enough.
Next time I’d increase it. Most kits can handle more fragrance than you think.

We added the wax blocks to a bain-marie setup.
Two blocks gave us roughly 200ml of melted wax.
Let it melt slowly. No rushing. Watching it go from solid to clear liquid is oddly calming.

Attach the wick to the bottom of your jar using the sticky pad.
Important lesson learned:
Only remove one side of the sticky pad at a time.
I took both off and it glued itself to my fingers. Classic.
Place the wick centrally, then use the holder across the top of the jar to keep it upright.

Carefully pour the wax into the jar.
Then… patience.
Let it cool completely before trimming the wick. The top might dip slightly as it sets, which is totally normal.