Candles have been used since the beginning of 500 BC, utilizing substances like fat, wax, tallow(beef and mutton wax), and even whale fat in Chinese candles. Modernized candles first appeared in the 19th century, transitioning from tallow to beeswax. Whereas Cupcake is an American creation that is a common component of cake celebrations today.
But have you come across this weirdly awesome combination that is buzzing in the market and captivating audiences globally.? The exotic candle cup cakes are on fire, literally. Lightening the room with its vividness and aroma. Today’s popular decoration cupcake candle is a perfect choice for your celebrations.
How To Make Cupcake Candles
To create these delectable cupcake candles at home, you will require excellent materials to prepare as awesome as it sounds. The key is the quantity used along with the quality. The excellent output will require simple but detailed attention. Let us go through the list involved in creating such enticing candles.
Candle Making Supplies:
Know About Cupcake Candles Making
Candle-making has a few basic requirements. But cupcake candle requires whipped wax frosting to decore the candles along with sprinklers to top.
- 1. Essential Oils - 20 gm (with container candles ) (Without container)-5 gm of essential oil or aromatic essence. Essential Oils or aromatic essence varies in strength and lightness depending on the flavor desired.
- 2. Soy Wax or Beeswax - The use of the right wax is very important as it is the key ingredient in both candles and cupcakes. Make sure to choose wisely.
- 3. Wick - Correct dimension is also important for the wicks to stand properly and firmly in the candles with the correct thickness and length. Make sure to place and cut the wick properly.
DIY Cupcake Candle Recipe - Step-by-Step
You can purchase candles in the store, but know something this interesting can be both exciting and relaxing. Sure, it is correct. Doing something from scratch and knowing the intricacies often elevates insights and moods. Every day you can add something new or modify the recipe if you follow these easy procedures attentively.
Supplies:
- Silicone cupcake liners
- Cotton wicks
- Piping bag
- Star frosting tip
- Spoons
- Toothpicks
- A knife
- Wax pitcher or microwave bowl
- Candle colorant for flavors
- Fragrances
- Sprinklers
- Soy wax
- Cupcake frosting can be messy thus also an extra bowl for mixing
Directions:
- 1. Make sure to cut the color colorant into tiny pieces as it is solid in structure. Any shape is fine.
- 2. Melt any color wax. Silicon liners are 4 ounces which would be ½ of a cup. Wax after melting will lose volume thus one should start by adding 1 cup of dry wax into the bowl with ⅓ of block candle colorant.
- 3. Microwave the wax which is faster and safer. For better-looking candles, your wax should be cool enough. Thus heat the soy wax for 30 seconds. After this stir the mixture well.
- 4. The very crucial step is pouring fragrance into the wax. It must be the last step to retain the scent. If added too early when the wax is too hot then its scent goes away. Thus be careful in this one. Start with 5 drops and can increase according to your wish.
- 5. Place the wick in the center when the wax begins to solidify, if the wick falls then it is not ready. Try again after a minute and place it properly. Wait for at least 30 minutes to let the wax cool and solidify which will fix the wick firmly in the candle.
- 6. It should be long enough to reach the height of a frosted cupcake. To secure the cotton wick, pinch the wick into the base carefully. Make sure the wick length is at least 3.5-4 inches.
- 7. Melt the wax, stir them thoroughly, and add fragrance to it at the end.
- 8. Now you need to do the frosting. Take ⅓ rd of the colorant, and apply the same process.
- 9. Pour the wax into silicone liners and let it cool.
- 10. You will need a piping bag for frosting. Melt the same wax in at least a cup and add ⅓ rd of the colorant. Now melt the wax and colorant till they are in liquid form. Stir and add fragrances at least 5 drops, keep stirring.
- 11. Now pour the solution into the piping bag, and start piping continuously. Make sure to do it flawlessly for a better presentation.
- 12. Now add sprinklers a little bit on the top for decoration. You can choose whatever color you like.
Conclusion
Modern times have become more creative and trendy because of the vast knowledge available through the internet. Hence it will be easy and fun to make your handmade cupcake candles which you can decorate for any occasion you like. The guide above is in a detailed manner to make sure you don't miss any steps and also have good results. Happy Cupcaking Candles!