Tips for Making Candles That Look Like Drinks

Making candles at home is a lot of fun, and results in an attractive craft item that you can give away as a gift or use to decorate in your own home. One of the newest trends in candle-making is to make candles that look like drinks. You can have your own margarita or Long Island iced tea candle in no time if you follow these tips for making candles that look like drinks. Remember to enjoy the process and for even more fun, invite a friend over to make candles with you.

Coloring the wax

One common mistake is adding too much color to the wax. You want your candle wax to stay somewhat transparent so that it looks more like a drink. Always add color when the wax is between 210 and 215 degrees. Add one drop at a time; two or three drops is usually enough for one candle.

Include icecubes

Make ice cubes out of gel wax and allow them to solidify before you start making the rest of the candle. Set these in your glass while you are arranging the wick, then proceed with the rest of the candle-making process. Make sure that when you pour the wax, it is cool enough not to melt the gel cubes; a temperature between 190 and 200 degrees is ideal.

Making drink candles at home is a ton of fun. With these simple tips, you can turn out beautiful candles every time. Enjoy the fragrance and the appeal of candles that look like your favorite beverage at all times of the year.