Another day, another summer vibes recipe. This candle will make you feel like the boss, just back on a weekend trip to Havana. This candle is a quick, easy, and (this is key) legal way to experiences the smooth Cuban Tobacco smoke the Pearl of the Antilles is known for.
Cuban Tobacco fragrance oil is fantastic! With a mix of amber, spices, cherry, and clove, it will make your home smell AMAZING.
Ingredients:
- Candle Wax (I used CB-Advanced Soy)
- 8 oz. Country Comfort Jar
- Cuban Tobacco Fragrance Oil
- Wick Stick-em Tape
Directions:
Start by prepping your jar for pouring. This includes securing the wick to the bottom of the jar so that it doesn’t move around when the hot wax is poured. You can use hot glue, but the adhesive stick-ems are so quick and easy! Just apply to the bottom of the metal tab and place the wick in the center of the jar.
Be sure to press firmly on the tab to secure the adhesive to the jar. You can use a pencil or pen (or anything with a long handle) to do this as your hand may not fit in the jar.
To prepare the wax, measure out double the amount of dry flakes that fit into your jar. For example, if your jar holds 1 cup of dry wax flakes, you’ll need 2 cups of dry flakes to fill the jar once melted.
Using a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, melt the wax until a smooth, even liquid is achieved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Stir in the fragrance oil. You can adjust this to suit your preference, but a good rule of thumb for the fragrance to wax is 1 ounce fragrance oil for every 1 pound of wax used.
Carefully pour the scented wax into the jar.
Center the wick and stabilize it while it cools by folding it over a straw, wooden skewer, or even a popsicle stick. If you regularly make candles you may have a tool for this, but for those of you dabbling in candle making- this is a good starting point.
Allow the candle to cool completely. Prior to use, be sure to trim the wick (for better burning).
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what size wick do I need for a 8oz and 10oz jar.
CD-16 or CD-18 wicks at http://www.bulkapothecary.com/categories/make-it/candle-making/candle-wicks/ will work.
Going to give this a try. I have never smoked not sure about it…Will let everyone know how it smells!!!LOL
The fragrance oil, is it made up of essential oils or are there any synthetic ingredients in it? I tried looking on the product page, but it doesn’t say specifically.
I just recently bought some of the Cuban Tobbaco Oil to make into lip balm, solid perfume/cologne, or just for a diffuser.
It smells amazing, I highly recommend it & I never would have thought of a candle because I’ve never made candles! Excited to try this!
Glad you like the scent; however, please note that fragrance oils are not recommended for use with lip balms. Please use http://store-99si0d.mybigcommerce.com/flavors-1/
I can’t wait to do candles, love this sent
My sister in laws house is built out of wood from an old tobacco barn and smells amazing. Would you guess that Cuban tobacco fragrance would be sort of like that? If so, I should get gallons!
Yes, it’s something like that scent.
I just made this candle using two wood wicks. Turned out and burns great. For my daughter in law . Said the scent wasn’t very strong. Hoping she just can’t smell very well ?
Sharon , why 2 wood wicks ?
Together or spaced ?
Hi,
I have made the above using 0.5 oz of the fragrance oil with 2 lbs of white bees wax and it was kind of mild then I read use 1 Oz per lb of Wax. (I should read more before I do…)
How much should I use if I was using Essential oils per Lb of bees wax?
Is there any issues with using Essential oil ?
Hi Daniel,
So I followed all your instructions and I heated the glass jars to 170 F (Oven could not go lower) removed from oven to cool slightly, allowed the temp of the wax to drop to 65 C and then added the fragrance oil. It did not peal away from the wall of glass this time but it was concave in the center and the wick had a crack by it.
What did I do wrong? How do I fix that?
Please answer the following:
1. What is the size and type of wick being used?
2. What type of candle (container, votive, pillar are you making?
2. Is the recommended jar in this recipe being used? If not, what is the diameter of the jar or mold being used?
3. Is the recommended wax in this recipe being used? If not, please provide the wax type.
14 oz Studio Jars MMM (cap not included) item # 3906J
Beeswax white
CD-10 – 6″ Cotton Candle Wick Pre-waxed
All purchased through you, no unknown sources or other.
Please let me know what or how to resolve this from happening again.
Thank you
Ideally, a one time pour container blend wax should be used to prevent the issue; however, for container candles you can re-pour some wax to the top , after the initial pour has cooled for about an hour. Optionally, after the re-pour cooled for another hour, use a heat gun over the top and around the candle to even it out.
Perfect, thanks
You’re welcome!
Hi Daniel,
So I tried this again with Yellow bees wax and:
14 oz Studio Jars MMM (cap not included) item # 3906J
CD-10 – 6″ Cotton Candle Wick Pre-waxed
and the candle wick burnt through the centre pretty good it tunnelled but the sides are intact, do you have a suggestion how to fix that? Maybe a different wick? If so which one ?
Please try the suggestions provided previsouly; ideally, you should stick a one time pour candle wax, as was used in this recipe.