A Bookish November
Pumpking Spice and Everything Nice
Soak up the sweet smell of pumpkin spice with this DIY candle that will leave your home smelling autumnal all November long.
For the Latte-Inspired Candle
- Wire cutters
- 1 wick clip
- Clear latte mug
- 2 tsp. espresso powder
- Candlewick
- 3 c. soy wax chips
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- Pencil
For the Whipped Topping
- 1 c. soy wax chips
- Cinnamon, for garnish
- Hand mixer
- Cut the wick, ensuring that it’s longer than what is needed. Thread the wick through the wick clip, and pinch the metal end of the clip together so that the wick stays in place.
- Put the soy wax chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat for 30 seconds, until the melted wax is translucent.
- Take a small amount of the melted wax, and place it in the bottom of the mug to adhere the wick and wick clip to the center. Hold it in place until it’s able to stand on its own.
- Add the cinnamon and espresso to the melted wax, and stir well. Pour the mixture into the mug about halfway full. Take the excess of the candlewick, and wrap it around a pencil to hold the wick in place. Let harden for about 1 hour.
- Once the candle has hardened, make the whipped topping. Melt the soy wax chips in the microwave using the same method from step 2. Let the wax cool for about 30 minutes until it’s white in color.
- Take a hand mixer, and beat the wax until it appears whipped.
- Spread the whipped wax on top of the latte candle. Cut off the excess wick, and allow it to harden for 1 hour. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top of the whipped wax. Tips: Soy wax chips melt down to a liquid that is half of what was originally measured (e.g. 3 cups of solid soy wax chips = 1½ cups of melted liquid).
Practice fire safety by keeping the lit candle away from flammable materials.
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Share the sweet smell of espresso and cinnamon with this DIY pumpkin spice candle any friend or family member will love.
Posted in November 2018 on Aug 22, 2018