These candles look delicious and are super fun (honestly, a little bit addictive) to make! The ice cubes are made from High-Density Candle Gel to make them really look authentic. Wax is poured over the gel cubes in two different colors to simulate the pour-over barista style.
We have broken down the entire process from making your gel cubes and prepping your jars to adding color combinations in the most popular trending latte flavors. You will learn all of the techniques you need to make these candles and then your imagination can take over and lead you to more yummy creations!
All of the flavors are made with the same technique; the only difference is the color combinations.
Trending Popular Flavors:
Coffee or Espresso Latte
Vanilla Latte
Matcha Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Mocha Latte
Lavender Latte
Caramel Latte
French Vanilla Latte
Chai
Hazelnut
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Supplies:
High-Density Candle Gel (for ice cubes)
Container Wax (we used Production Single Pour)
Candle Vessel (11.5 oz. tumblers)
Pre-tabbed Wicks (Zinc, RRD or UltraCore)
Wick Sticker tape
Wick Bar
Warning Labels
Candle Dye
Fragrance Oils
Equipment:
Wax Melter or Heat source
2 Pouring Pitchers
Scissors
Mold for ice cubes
Spoon or stirring sticks
A little bit of candle math to determine how much wax and gel you will need:
Gel cubes will occupy about 50% of the candle. Container wax is the other 50%
Example: In a jar that holds 8 oz. of wax, you will need 4 oz. of candle gel and 4 oz. of container wax.
Instructions: Gather everything you need first!
- Make Gel Cubes
- Heat Gel to 220 degrees F
- Add scent or color if desired
- Pour gel into the mold and let it cool
- Peel gel from the mold and use scissors to cut the gel into cubes
- Prepare Vessel
- Place a warning label on the bottom of jars
- Insert pre-tabbed wick into the straw, affix wick tape, and position the wick in the center of the jar.
- Secure the wick at the top with a wick bar or sustainer
- Place a few gel ice cubes into the jar to simulate ice - do not overpack
- Prepare Waxes
- Heat wax to 185 degrees F, add scent, and stir well.
- Divide the wax into two different pouring pitchers
- Leave one pitcher white for the milk or cold foam
- Color the wax in the other pitcher, stir well, and test the color. Keep warm (about 170 degrees F)
- Pouring the Candle
- Pour the white wax into the jar until it is ½ full.
- Allow the white wax to cool until the sides of the jar are white and a thin skin forms on the surface of the wax in the candle.
- Pour the warm-colored wax to the desired height in the jar, leaving some gel cubes exposed—this looks cool!
- Allow candles to cool for 24 hours before covering the jar.
- Decorate the top with a poof of cinnamon, mocha, matcha, etc. if desired.
- That’s it - you’re done! Enjoy your creations!
Here are some recipes to get you started!
Traditional Coffee or Espresso Latte
8 drops of Walnut Liquid Dye per lb. of wax
Espresso Latte, Cappuccino, or Hazelnut Fragrance Oil
Matcha or Pistachio Latte
1 drop of Bayberry Green Liquid dye per lb. of wax
Green tea or Pistachio Fragrance Oil
Mocha Latte
4 drops Mocha Liquid Dye per lb. of wax
Hot Fudge Brownie + Espresso Latte Fragrance Oil (just a few drops of Espresso Latte is enough)
Salted Caramel Latte
4 drops of Ivory Liquid Dye per lb. of wax
Salted Caramel + Espresso Latte Fragrance Oil (just a few drops of Espresso Latte is enough)
