Coffee Candle Making Kit

How to Make Your Coffee Candle — Step by Step

What you need (should be in your kit)

• Soy (or natural) wax flakes

• A candle wick

• A heat-proof container / jar

• Coffee-scented fragrance oil (or the “coffee scent” provided in the kit)

• A stick or pencil to hold the wick straight while pouring

Optional extras (if you have): thermometer, glue dot or wick sticker

Step-by-Step Process

1. Prep your space

   Lay down some newspaper or a cloth — wax can be a bit messy when hot. Make sure your container is clean and dry.

2. Melt the wax

   Put the wax flakes in a heat-proof bowl or metal jug. Then use a double-boiler method: place that bowl/jug into a larger pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until the wax melts completely and becomes smooth. 

3. Attach the wick

   While the wax is melting (or just before pouring), affix the wick to the bottom centre of your container. A small dab of melted wax or a wick-sticker works. Make sure the wick stands straight — you can rest a pencil or stick across the top of the container to hold the wick in place. 

4. Add the coffee scent

   Once the wax is fully melted, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly (too-hot wax can affect fragrance). Then stir in the coffee fragrance oil from your kit — mix gently but thoroughly so scent disperses evenly. 

5. Pour the wax into the container

   Carefully pour the scented wax into your wick-prepared container. Hold the wick upright as you pour. Leave a small gap at the top (don’t fill right up to the rim). 

6. Secure the wick & let the candle set

   Use a pencil, chopstick or similar object to make sure wick stays centered while wax hardens. Then leave the candle undisturbed at room temperature to cool completely (a few hours-long). 

7. Trim the wick & final touches

   Once the wax is firm, trim the wick to ~¼–½ inch above the wax surface. Clean any wax drips on the container. Optionally, you can let the candle “cure” for a day or two before lighting — this helps fragrance settle better. 

🌟 Pro Tips & Safety Notes

• Use containers that are heat-proof and suitable for burning (glass jars, tins, ceramic). Never plastic. 

• Don’t overheat the wax — gentle melting is enough. Overheating can affect scent or cause cracks when the candle cools. 

• Always keep wick centered — a tilted wick can lead to uneven burning or wax pooling.

• Trim the wick before each burn (or after first burn) to get a clean flame and longer burn time.

Why Make Your Own Coffee Candle?

Because with your DIY kit you get to:

• Choose the intensity of the scent — stronger or subtle as per your mood

• Create a candle that’s hand-made, personal and unique — ideal for gifting or home décor

• Enjoy the fun, tactile joy of crafting something with your own hands (and smell that pleasant coffee aroma fill your room!)