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How to Make Coffee Bean Candle

Learn how to make a coffee bean candle using soy wax with this easy, beginner-friendly step-by-step guide. This DIY candle features realistic wax coffee beans and a rich coffee scent, making it perfect for gifts, home decor, or selling.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 1 candle
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Instructions

Coffee Embeds

  • Melt a small amount of soy wax
    Add dark brown dye
    Add a small amount of black dye
    Mix thoroughly
    Pour into a coffee bean mold
    Allow to fully cool and harden
    Remove from mold

Making Candle Base

  • Secure your wick using hot glue at the bottom of the container.
  • Heat your soy wax in a pouring pot until fully melted.
  • Add fragrance oil. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute scent. Mix for at least 2 minutes to get the fragrance and wax to fully combine.
  • Carefully pour the melted wax into your prepared jar.
  • Allow to cool.

Add Coffee Bean Wax Embeds

  • Use a heat gun to slightly melt the top layer
    Only melt a thin surface layer
    Place your coffee beans on top
    Let the candle cool and set
  • Allow to cool and trim wick

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