Don’t add the wick just yet. You will need to use your candle holder to measure out the wax.
Do not use your candle holder for this step, even if it is a tin can. You can also use a metal beaker made specifically for melting candle wax; you can find it in the candle-making section of a craft store.
Some craft stores sell similar thermometers for candle-making. You can use these thermometers instead.
You can use other types of wax, if you prefer, but soy wax is the easiest to work with.
If you are using a different type of wax, check the label on the packaging for the flash point. If you can’t find it, research it online.
If you decide to use the fragrance oil, read the label to check the flash point. Let the coffee cool to the right temperature, if needed.
Use a wooden spoon skewer, or craft stick to stir the wax. Skip this step if you are using a coffee-scented fragrance oil instead. The oil does not need to infuse the wax.
Don’t use clothing dye, paint, or soap-making dye. Don’t use the entire block. A tiny amount of candle-making dye goes a long way!
Use fragrances often found in flavored coffee, such as caramel, cinnamon, hazelnut, peppermint, or vanilla. Check the label for the oil’s flash point, and let the wax cool to the right temperature, if needed.
A tabbed wick is a pre-cut candle wick with a metal disk attached to the bottom. You can find it in the candle-making section of a craft store. For a rustic touch, super-glue a natural/wooden wick into the candle holder instead. [6] X Research source
If you don’t have a pencil, use a pen, stick, or marker.
If you don’t want the coffee grounds in the finished candle, pour the wax through a mesh strainer, then clean the strainer immediately. You can pour all of the wax if you are in a hurry or if you don’t care about wells forming in the center.
The remaining quarter of wax will also cool, which is fine. You will re-melt later.
If you did not get a well in the middle of your candle, you can use this wax to fill your candle holder the rest of the way.
