{"id":859,"date":"2020-09-08T19:12:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T18:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/?p=859"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:32:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:32:58","slug":"how-to-make-luxury-candles-with-wooden-wicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-luxury-candles-with-wooden-wicks","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Luxury Candles With Wooden Wicks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the weather getting chillier and <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/pumpkin-spice\">Autumn<\/a> almost upon us, it\u2019s the perfect time to hone your inner craftsmanship and make these inspirational luxury candles with wooden wicks. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-a-candle\">step-by-step<\/a> video created in partnership with Cosy &amp; Country walks you through the process to make your very own candles at home&#8230;brrr-ill-iant!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Wooden wicks\u00a0<\/a>(always check what wick you need for your diameter of <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-summers-beach-gel-votive-candle\">candle<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/soy-wax\/kerasoy-4130-container-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Kerasoy 4130<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/paraffin-wax\/kerawax-4105-paraffin-container-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Kerawax 4105<\/a>\u00a0wax (if using a different wax, you will require some of this)<\/li>\r\n<li>Metal <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/preparing-your-wooden-wick\">wooden wick<\/a> sustainer (supplied with our wooden wicks)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dots<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-containers\/glass-container---large-cube\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Large Cube Glass Container<\/a>\u00a0(other options available)<\/li>\r\n<li><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> \u2013 we used Cinnamon\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Dye \u2013 we used\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/bekro-227-cream-candle-dye\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Cream<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Weigh &amp; Melt Your Wax\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>First you need to measure out your wax. We are using 700g to fill our <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-containers\/other-containers\/wax-melt-christmas-tree-mould-3\">3<\/a> large containers. Once you\u2019ve measured out your wax, put it on a medium heat and melt it all the way through.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-861\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-Weigh-Melt-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"861\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Prepare Your Wooden Wicks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take two of the same wicks and place these together. Then place them into your metal sustainer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once the wax has melted, dip the wooden wick into the molten wax ensuring that both sides are fully covered. Lay this over the pot and put to one side to allow the wax to <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/lake-blue-biodegradable\">cool<\/a> and cure. We suggest pre-waxing the wick prior to adding any of your additives i.e. fragrance oil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-862\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Prepare-Wick-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"862\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-863\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-Prepare-Wick-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"863\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Add The Dye And Fragrance Oil<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Making sure your wax is at 65\u00b0C, it is time to add the desired amount of dye. Stir the dye gently until it has dissolved into the wax and has an even coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now it is time to add the fragrance oil, we have chosen Cinnamon. Make sure you keep stirring gently so the fragrance oil is all the way through the wax.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-864\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-Add-fragrance-1024x571.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"864\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2013 Stick The Wick Into The Container<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Add the glue dot to the base of your sustainer by peeling off the plastic cover and pushing down into your container. Making sure it is stuck in central. You can either trim down the wick at this point or wait until the candle is made.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-865\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-stick-the-wick-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"865\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 \u2013 Pour the wax\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Begin pouring your wax carefully into your\u00a0containers. Only pour partially the way up, as you\u2019ll need that extra room at the top to top up any sink holes with your left over wax.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-866\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-Pour-the-wax-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"866\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 \u2013 Top Up Your Candles<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After half an hour, top up the candles with the remaining wax. This will leave the top smooth and <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-extras\/50mm-candle-safety-label-white-black-text\">clear<\/a> of any air pockets or sink holes. Then leave your candle to set for 24 hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-867\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-Top-Up-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"867\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7 \u2013 Trim Your Wicks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After your candles have set its time to trim your wicks. We recommend leaving approx. 1 cm of the wick above the candle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-868\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-Trim-Wicks-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"868\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8 \u2013 Enjoy!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-869\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Enjoy.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"869\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>Follow us on social media and tag us in your creations. We love to see what you have been making!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thecosyowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cosyowlcandles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/CosyOwlCandles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cosyowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCEUgdg8-X61JyRWs8Uxr4Dg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube &#8211; Find more tutorials and project inspiration\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the weather getting chillier and Autumn almost upon us, it\u2019s the perfect time to hone your inner craftsmanship and make these inspirational luxury candles with wooden wicks. Our step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy &amp; Country walks you through the process to make your very own candles at home&#8230;brrr-ill-iant! &nbsp; &nbsp; Ingredients\u00a0 Wooden [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":39805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[674,685],"tags":[327,344,328,345],"class_list":["post-859","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-candle-making","category-christmas","tag-how-to","tag-luxury-candles","tag-video","tag-wooden-wicks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}