There was a great turn out of students to make scented candles with our Student Services Coordinator / candle maker Dominic.
This was the first time the students had made a candle from scratch and to their pleasant surprise it was a very easy and fun process.
Our candles were made using a combination of natural soy wax and fragrance oil comprising of mandarin, orange, bergamot, rosewood and peony with hints of peach, strawberry and raspberry.
Our scented candle making process:
- Secure the wick in the centre of the tin with double back tape
- Heat the wax in a microwave until liquid, cool for a couple of minutes
- Add the desired amount of fragrance oil and stir
- Pour the wax mix into the tin until ¾ full
- Use wooden sticks with tape to secure the wick in place
- Leave the candle to cure for 24 hours (a longer curing time creates a more spread-out scent)
Since the activity students have let us know they adored the candle scent and some plan to make their own candles now that they know how easy it is!
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