Soy wax does take longer to cure, about a few weeks. Proper packaging and storage can preserve the potency of your candles’ fragrance. Store finished candles in a cool, dry place away from ...

The melted wax temperature is around 65-71C (150-160F) which then makes it easier to shape the candle. The candle is eventually covered with varnish and left to dry. Thanks to DIMSI TV for the video.

Fashion editor Harriet Davey talks us through her new-found lockdown talent: making candle holders, vases and planters from air dry clay. It seems as though I’m not alone in my lockdown arts and ...