Cappuccino Brulee Coffee Mug Candle

7. While the brown wax in the pan is cooling, ladle additional melted wax into the metal pouring pot for the cream color wax. Note: The amount needed for the cream colored wax can be pre-measured ahead of time using water. Pour water into the mold and mark the pouring pot with masking tape to determine the exact amount of wax needed.

8. Color this wax using a small amount of ivory candle dye, enough to create a pleasing cream tone. Scent this wax with approximately 4-5 teaspoons of the cappuccino brulee’ candle scent. Scent to desired strength. Too much scent may leak from the candle if it is over saturated.

9. Set the cream colored wax aside to cool while working with the cooled brown wax in the aluminum-baking pan.

10. Spray cooking spray onto a napkin and coat the cutting edge of the coffee mug cookie cutter to keep it from sticking to the candle wax.

11. When the wax seems firm enough to cut, remove the wax paper from the pan and set the wax on a counter lined with wax paper. Then press the coffee mug cookie cutter onto the wax to cut out the shape. Cut out an extra mug as a spare in case the first mug becomes damaged (figure E). Press the end of the cap from a ballpoint pen into the wax to make an indentation for the cup handle (figure F). Press the cap from a nail polish remover bottle into the wax to make small circles for additional decoration (figure G).

12. Remove the coffee mug shape and place it in the candle mold. Remember that the bottom of the mold is actually the top of the candle, so insert the coffee mug shape upside down. Also remember to leave enough space at the top (bottom) to draw swirls of smoke. Place a small wax circle into the mold on each side of the coffee cup for decoration (figure H).

14. Re-melt the leftover brown wax in the metal can after making the cutout. This will be used as the final layer to the candle.

15. When the shape is securely in the mold, whip the cream colored wax that has been cooling in the pouring pot. If it has cooled too much and has started setting up, simply re-melt it in a pan of simmering water.

16. Whip the cream colored wax with a fork till frothy.