Cola Gel Candle

This cola gel candle recipe captures the playful yet refreshing allure of soda. With its bubbly appearance, it’s a standout addition to any homemad...

This cola gel candle recipe captures the playful yet refreshing allure of soda. With its bubbly appearance, it’s a standout addition to any homemade clear gel candles collection. If you’re experimenting with gel candle making for the first time or adding to your repertoire, this project is simple, customizable, and most importantly, fun.

Shopping List

Pouring Pot

1 pc

51-32-18z Zinc Core Wicks

25 pc

Brown Liquid Candle Dye

1 oz

120 pc

100 pc

1 pc

1 pc

Straight Soap Cutter

Directions

Step 1

In your pouring pot, weigh out 24 oz. of gel wax.

Step 2

Melt the wax directly on your burner until it is in a fluid state.

Step 3

Add 0.72 oz. a gel safe fragrance oil.

Step 4

Pour the wax into a basic rectangle mold and allow to set up. If you do not have a mold, you can leave the wax unscented, skipping steps 1-3, and simply cut the wax into cubes.

Step 5

Prepare your tumbler jars by adhering a wick to each glass. We used 51-32-18z wicks.

Step 6

Add some of the ice cubes to the jar, filling it completely. Some of the cubes should be placed so that they will stick out of the top of the jar.

Step 7

Weigh out and melt 12 oz. of Gel Wax.

Step 8

Add 2 drops of the brown candle dye and 0.36 oz. of your fragrance oil.

Step 9

Pour about 3 oz of the wax into each jar. The amount you add can vary and is dependent on the amount of ice cubes in each jar.

Step 10

Trim the wick to 1/4” and place a warning label on the bottom of the glass.

To Use

Burn candle within sight and keep away from flammable objects, drafts, children, and pets. Trim the wick to ¼ inch before lighting and keep the wax pool free of debris. Do not leave unattended or burn for more than 4 hours at a time, and discontinue use when ½ inch of wax remains.