As the weather is getting cooler here, I really look forward to lighting candles and sitting by the fire. This is HYGGE for me. HYGGE is a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).
Making these candles is another great way for me to reduce chemicals and toxins in our home. Video showing how to make these at the end of the post.
INGREDIENTS
Jars - I have used 4 x 120ml brown glass jars with metal lids
4 Candle wicks
360g Soy Wax flakes
20 - 30 drops Essential Oils - I have used Lime and Ginger (20 drops lime and 10 drops ginger)
Wooden / Ice-cream sticks or pegs to hold the wick in the centre of the candle. (I used the tip of a small scissors to make holes in wooden sticks)
METHOD
Place wax into a jug and put over a double boiler (Into a saucepan with water in it).
Melt while stirring until the wax is all melted approx 80oC/ 180oF. Remove the jug from the saucepan and leave to cool slightly to about 60oC / 140oF.
Add the essential oil into the melted cooled wax and stir in.
Dip the wicks into the wax mixture and place on the bottom of the jars. Add the wooden sticks or pegs to the wicks then pour the wax into the jars.
Leave to set for at least 2 - 3 days before burning.
These would make a lovely gift too. Video below.
