{"id":1671,"date":"2021-06-11T09:20:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T08:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:33:11","slug":"how-to-make-wax-brittle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-wax-brittle","title":{"rendered":"How to make Wax Brittle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gorgeous, multi-coloured and arty, with a touch of psychedelia, these particular style of <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-wax-melts-at-home\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">wax melts<\/a> are as inspiring to look at as they are fun to make. You can truly unleash your creativity and experiment with colour shades, fragrance combinations and patterns for a <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/all-fragrances\/alien-type-fragrance-oil\">unique<\/a> effect, so that no wax brittle looks like another. Without further ado, let\u2019s learn how to make wax brittle!<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Today Victoria of <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-series-cosy-owl-partners-with-cosy-and-country\">Cosy and Country<\/a> joins us once again for this thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-guide-to-creating-your-own-soap-products\">guide<\/a> on How to make Wax Brittle.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make Wax Brittle\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x4sj8BaselQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/paraffin-wax\/kerawax-4600-paraffin-pillar-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">800g KeraWax 4600 Pillar Wax<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/tutti-fruitti\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">50ml Tutti Frutti Fragrance Oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/bekro-60-1127-lilac-candle-dye\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">3g Bekro 60\/1127 Lilac Candle Dye<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/bekro-52-5561-blue-candle-dye\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">3g Bekro 52\/5561 Light Blue Candle Dye<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>25g White &amp; Blue Circle Glitter<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/wax-pouring-jug-1.5-litre\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">2 x Wax Pouring Jugs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Baking Tray<\/li>\r\n<li>Wooden spoons<\/li>\r\n<li>Electric Weighing Scale<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Step 1 \u2013 Measure Out The Wax<\/h2>\r\n<p>We\u2019ll be using the full 800g bag of Pillar wax, so just place your pot onto a scale and measure out 400g of wax into each pot.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a quick tip<\/strong> \u2013 If you are measuring your wax by the capacity of water your container holds, it is best to fill the container\/mould with water, measure the amount of water and round up to the nearest 10ml. Deduct 20% from that figure and that is the number of grams you need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 2 \u2013 Melt the First Layer<\/h2>\r\n<p>Pop your first jug onto a medium heat and give it a good stir around to help it melt quicker. Do this every now and then and always keep an eye on the melting process and try to maintain the temperature around the ideal 65 degrees mark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 3 \u2013 Prep Baking Tray<\/h2>\r\n<p>To ensure you\u2019ll have glitter showing on both sides of your brittle, it\u2019s best to pop enough glitter on the base before pouring your wax.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 4 \u2013 Melt Second Layer<\/h2>\r\n<p>One the wax has melted, check the temperature and if it\u2019s above 65 degrees, simply set the pot aside for a couple of minutes to <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/lake-blue-biodegradable\">cool<\/a> down.<\/p>\r\n<p>Time to start melting your second layer now, so just pop the second jug onto the boiler and repeat the first step.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 5 \u2013 Add Colour Dye<\/h2>\r\n<p>Add your chosen dye to the first pot. As Victoria wants to obtain a very vivid colour, she\u2019s using the full bag. However, you won\u2019t need to use the full 3g of dye, we would always recommend starting with a small pinch first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 6 \u2013 Add Fragrance Oil<\/h2>\r\n<p>We always recommend that we accurately measure the <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/premium-fragrance-oils\/cosy-owl-premium-1-million-type-fragrance-oil\">fragrance oil<\/a>, if you are a business, the exact percentage you are using will be very important for your CLP.<\/p>\r\n<p>Also, remember to check the flashpoint of the fragrance oil (in this case 62.7\u00baC ), this is the temperature at which the fragrance evaporates. If poured above this temperature, this can lead to a lesser scented product. <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-use-fragrance-oils\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Check our chart for guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Stir through and let the fragrance really blend in \u2013 Once you\u2019re done repeat this process for the second layer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 7 \u2013 Pour Wax Into Baking Tray<\/h2>\r\n<p>Now that your wax is ready, pour the first layer into the baking tray \u2013 Our tip is to pour it into a pattern and remember to be gentle. Give it around 5 minutes between each pour, depending on the temperature of your room. This way you\u2019ll allow the layers not to mix.<\/p>\r\n<p>Now leave the wax to settle for around 2 hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Step 8 \u2013 Unmould And Brake The Wax<\/h2>\r\n<p>That\u2019s the most fun part of the process! Once it\u2019s set, pull apart each side to loosen the edges and pop the hardened wax out of the tray.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Now, starting from one corner, break up the shapes into even sizes. You can use your hands. It\u2019s a fun activity and a great stress-relief.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Final Step \u2013 Enjoy !<\/h2>\r\n<p>Well done! Time to enjoy these gorgeous wax brittle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/15-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gorgeous, multi-coloured and arty, with a touch of psychedelia, these particular style of wax melts are as inspiring to look at as they are fun to make. You can truly unleash your creativity and experiment with colour shades, fragrance combinations and patterns for a unique effect, so that no wax brittle looks like another. 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