With cheery hues and a warm vanilla scent, these Green and Red Wax Melts are perfectly festive! Wax melts, also known as wax tarts, are a great alternative to candles. Flame free and easy to make, wax melts fill your home with scent in minutes. Simply place the cube on a warmer tray to melt the cube and release the fragrance.
The Small Cube Mold & Package acts as a mold and packaging, making this project incredibly easy to give this holiday season.
What You’ll Need:
32 oz. EcoSoya Advanced Wax
Hunter Green Wax Dye Block
Red Wax Dye Block
2 oz. French Vanilla (Candle & Soap) Fragrance Oil
Small Cube Mold & Package, Plastic (Ten molds)
ONE: In a heatsafe container, melt 32 ounces of EcoSoya Advanced Soy Wax in the microwave or in a double boiler. Split the wax into two equal containers. To one container, add shavings of the Red Wax Dye Block and stir with a spoon to fully incorporate.
TWO: To test the color, dip a cold spoon into the wax. This allows you to see what the wax will look like after it cools and hardens. If necessary, add more Red Wax Dye Block until a red hue is achieved.
THREE: Add 1 oz. of French Vanilla Soap and Candle Fragrance Oil into both containers, and stir until fully incorporated.
FOUR: Add shavings of the Hunter Green Wax Dye Block to the uncolored container until a rich green color is achieved.
FIVE: Pour the green wax into every other cavity in the Small Cubes Mold and Packaging. Fill in the remaining cavities with the red wax. Set aside to fully cool and harden.
SIX: Continue filling in each cavity with red and green wax. Set all molds aside and let fully cool and harden. This will take several hours.
SEVEN: Once the melts have hardened, break off a cube of your scented wax, and place it in the warmer tray. Let the warm vanilla scent fill your home!
When heating in the microwave how long or hot do I need it? I have never done this before and don’t have a double burner. Thank you!
Hi Rachael!
You can melt the wax on 30 second bursts in the microwave, and stir between each burst. That will ensure everything heats evenly and doesn’t get too hot. How long it takes the wax to melt will vary depending on your microwave. I find it usually takes a minute and a half or so. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hey!
Loved making these! I’m a beginner to wax melts and just love your tutorials 🙂
Question though, do you have any tips and tricks in cleaning glass jugs and spoons after use?
Thanks 🙂
x
Hi Emma!
So glad you loved making these Emma! They are perfect for the holidays. Cleaning up wax is maybe not as fun though. 😉
Melt and pour makes the job a little easier! You can pop a few pieces in, melt it and pour into a mold. That helps the wax come off easily. Learn more in the How to Clean Oily Containers video: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/clean-oily-containers/
If you don’t have melt and pour on hand, you can use rubbing alcohol. While the wax is still liquid, I like to spray containers and spoons liberally and wipe off as much wax as possible with a paper towel. Then, wash with warm water and dish soap. Cleaning the wax off with rubbing alcohol and paper towels beforehand really helps. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
99% isopropyl alcohol: https://www.brambleberry.com/99-Isopropyl-Alcohol-16-oz-P5682.aspx
I have some eco soya wax CB135 will this work the same as your advanced wax or would I need to add something to it?
Hi Helen!
That wax should work just fine! It’s typically used for container candles, but I think it will work for wax melts as well. A small test melt may be helpful just to be sure. 🙂
EcoSoya 135 Wax: https://www.brambleberry.com/EcoSoya-135-Wax-P4699.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi I have been trying to make these with beeswax instead and they are coming out too soft and I cant get them out of my oil burner afterwards.
Is there a way to stop this happening with beeswax or is my only option to use soy wax?
Jessica x
Hi Jessica!
What kind of beeswax are you using? Typically, beeswax is harder than soy wax and takes longer to melt. Let me know and I’ll help you troubleshoot! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
It’s white organic beeswax , it’s soft prior to melting and colouring I am able to squash a pellet in between two fingers. Think I’ll order my beeswax off bramble berry next time I visit family in America in April I bought a lot of clays and bath bomb stuff and it’s the best quality products I’ve been able to get hold of wish Anne Marie could do soap classes here in the UK !
Hi Jessica!
We get good consistent results with our beeswax, so it should work well for you! Also, I’m so glad you like the products! 🙂
Also, You Wish Soap Supplies in The Netherlands sells Bramble Berry products. That may be an option for you. I’ll include a post below with more information. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Soaping All Over the World: Resources for International Soapers: https://soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/soaping-world-resources-international-soapers/
White beeswax: https://www.brambleberry.com/Beeswax-White-P4211.aspx
that’s great thank you for the links 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Are the small cube mold/packagings reusable?
Hi Laura!
Absolutely! The small cube mold and package is reusable. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Small cube mold and package: https://www.brambleberry.com/Small-Cubes-Mold-Package-Plastic-P5915.aspx
Can any fragrance oil be used? I notice this uses candle fragrance oil, but todays ombre gardenia candle uses ‘regular’ fragrance oil. Can I use any of the fragrances I use for soaps for wax melts as well?
Hi Rebecca!
You can use any fragrance oil you like! We don’t recommend using Pink Grapefruit or Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance Oil. They smell unpleasant when burned.
Our candle and soap scents are specifically formulated for candles, so they have great scent throw.
I’ll include a link that has more information about fragrancing your candles and wax melts. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Orange Blossom Candle Tutorial + Tips: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/home-crafts/candles-q/
I WAS GOING TO ASK THIS VERY SAME QUESTIONS. NOW I KNOW I CAN USE FO THAT I ALREADY HAVE IN STOCK AND DONT HAVE TO BUY MORE….THANK GOODNESS!!!
Hi Sabrina!
That’s awesome! It’s always nice to be able to use what you have on hand. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Do you sell the warmer tray for melting these things? That would be a good Christmas gift.
Hi Kerry!
We do not sell warmers, but thank you for the suggestion! They should be available at your local bath and beauty store or online. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I love the soft Mint-green color. I need to grab a couple things from Bramble Berry. Actually would like to do a little youtube video on something like this or maybe with the Beginner’s Cold Process Soap Kit. Anything beginner 😀
Need to start working on the script and plan it all out first.
Carlos
Hi Carlos!
I’m so happy you enjoy the tutorial! Also, a video sounds awesome. Please share the link when you’re finished!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Yes, I’d love to check that video out, too. Post a link if you do it!
I had no clue making wax melts were this easy? Thanks for the tutorial!
A lot of fun 🙂
Hi Cecelia!
You are so welcome! They’re easy, smell great and make great handmade holiday gifts. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry