Formulation Friday
FRUIT LOOP Artisan Candle
"A playful and aromatic 200g soy candle featuring colorful cereal-inspired embeds and a comforting milk and honey scent. Makes one 315ml jar candle."
formulation
| The Jar (200g Batch) | |
| Beginner Soy Wax | 181g (90.5%) |
| Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil | 19g (9.5%) |
| The Embeds (200g Batch) | |
| Beginner Soy Wax | 200g (100%) |
| Artele Pastel Liquid Dyes (x5) | As Needed |
Materials
Clear Candle Jar + Silver Lid (315ml), 5x small bowls/beakers, Mini Donuts Silicone Mould, Wick Holder, Cotton Wick, Wick Sticker, 600ml Glass Beaker, Double Boiler Set, Digital Scale, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
The Method
01
Fruit Loop Embeds: Heat 200g wax. Divide into 5 containers (40g each). Add liquid dyes to reach desired vibrancy. Pour into mini donut moulds and allow to harden. Cure for 24 hours.
02
Prep Jar: Stick the wick using the sticker. Place a few embeds at the bottom. Melt 181g soy wax gently using a double boiler until it reaches 80°C. Stir evenly.
03
Fragrance: Remove from heat and cool to 79°C. Add 19g fragrance oil and stir well for one minute. Cool further to the pouring temperature (50-60°C).
04
Pouring: Pour into the jar, centering the wick with a holder. Once slightly set, add remaining embeds on top. Allow to cool and cure for 1-2 weeks before use.
Critical Temps:
• Soy melting point: 77 - 85°C
• Fragrance adding point: ~79°C
• Pouring point: 50 - 60°C
FORMULATION DISCLAIMER All recipes are provided for educational purposes by Zandy Sutton and Refined Naturals. As a self-taught formulator, Zandy Sutton's guidelines are based on personal experience. The formulations and recipes are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Please conduct full testing before distribution. Refined Naturals will not be held liable for any damages or losses resulting from their use. Keep away from heat sources during formulation. Keep the finished product covered with a lid to help prevent dust contamination and store in a cool environment away from children.
