Things You'll Need:
- Candle wax Fragrance oil and/or dye (optional) Double boiler Wooden spoon Thermometer Wick Wick clip Objects to embed Candle molds Container (optional)
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Step 1
Select your molds. To make an embedded candle, you will need to first create a small, plain candle to use as your base or center. Once this candle is complete, you will place it in the center of a larger mold and surround it with the embedded objects. This keeps your objects around the edges of the finished candle where they will be most visible, and it keeps them away from the wick and flame in the center. For a pillar candle, select two molds. One should fit easily inside the other. For a container candle, begin with a mold that will easily fit inside the container you want your finished product in.
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Step 2
Heat the candle wax in the double boiler. One pound of wax will fill a 20 oz. jar or mold. While the wax is heating up, attach your wick to a metal wick clip by slipping one end of the wick through the opening in the clip. Position the wick so that the clip lays flat on the bottom of the candle mold. Wrap the top end of the wick around a pencil and position the pencil across the top of the mold. That will hold the wick in place in the center of the candle.
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Step 3
When the wax has liquefied at about 170 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, remove it from the heat source. While the wax is still hot, stir in your fragrance oil and/or dye. You should use approximately one ounce of fragrance oil for each pound of wax. Add the dye one drop at a time until you have achieved your desired color.
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Step 4
When the wax has cooled to 160 to 170 degrees, pour it into the smaller mold. Adjust the wick if needed while the wax is still hot. Make sure this candle is completely hardened and cool before moving on to the next step. This may take up to 24 hours.
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Step 5
Position the small candle in the center of your container or a larger candle mold. Place the objects you want to embed in your candle in the space between the center candle and the side of the mold or container. Make sure that they are pressing along the sides of the container or mold, or they will not be visible in the wax.
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Step 6
Heat a second batch of wax, or reheat the remains of your previous batch. Select a color and opacity that will work well with your embedded objects, making them as visible as possible. If you used a darker color for the center candle, you may want to start with a new batch of lighter-colored wax for this step.
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Step 7
Repeat step three, adding any fragrance or dye that you want in this batch of wax.
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Step 8
When the wax has cooled to 160 to 170 degrees, pour it carefully into the mold or container. Avoid pouring the wax too fast. Doing so may cause your embedded objects to move. Allow the candle to harden and cool completely before using.
