If you constantly follow my articles, you probably know by now that I am not the biggest fan of the cold weather. Unlike me, so many people love the winter and all the treats it brings. The wafting fragrances of pine, cinnamon, oranges, and herby scents that we all get so cozy with come Christmas. Now, the spring is blooming and Christmas is a long time coming. So I thought to create a candle to relive Christmas time already, and teach you to DIY a cinnamon and orange candle in the process. Hence, the rambling.
The best part about this homemade candle is that you don’t need any fancy ingredients or bells and whistles to make it. So, come let’s make a cinnamon and orange scented candle for an all-year Christmas vibe.
Also Read: How to Make a Pine-Scented Candle at Home?
Materials Needed:
- Empty jar with a lid (I’m using an old honey jar)
- Soy Wax
- 2 Cotton Wicks
- Wick Holder
- Dried orange slices (You can make new ones, I reused them from a Christmas garland)
- Cinnamon sticks
- Choice of essential oil (if any)
- Choice of dyes (if any)
How to Make Cinnamon Orange Candle at Home
- Start by melting your wax in a pan. You can directly put the pan on low heat or use a double boiling method
- Once the wax is melted, add in your choice of color and essence if using any
- Meanwhile, add two wicks and a wick holder to the jar. You can use wick stickers to hold the wicks in place if you have any or glue them to the bottom
- Then pour in some of the wax in the jar and arrange orange slices and cinnamon sticks making sure the wax sets around them so they don’t budge as you pour over more wax
- Let the wax cool off slightly before adding in more sticks and slices, and fill the jar to the brim
- Top it up with more slices and sticks. Leave it for an hour or two to set
Also Read: What is Scent-Scaping? A Guide to Decorate Your Home with Intoxicating Scents
Note: If you notice any sinkholes or irregularities on top of the candle, you can go in with a hair dryer or hot air gun to melt the wax to even the surface and let it dry completely. Wait for at least two weeks before lighting to let the fragrances cure to offer an even and sweet-smelling burn.
Check out the video below and let me know if you’ll try this DIY cinnamon orange candle.
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