How to Make a Chocolate Strawberry Soy Cake Candle: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide

Who doesn’t love the smell of chocolate and strawberries? Now imagine creating your very own candle that looks like a delicious cake, all while tapping into your creativity!

With Méli&Mélo’s DIY Chocolate Strawberry Soy Cake Candle kit, you can just do that. Working on this project will spark your imagination and help your kids and teens build focus and improve their skills.

If you’re a parent looking for a creative, independent play activity or a kid wanting a cool new DIY project, this candle kit has something for everyone. And the best part? It’s as easy as following a recipe without measuring a single thing!

In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps to making your own Chocolate Strawberry Soy Cake Candle so that you can create something beautiful (and sweet-smelling) in no time!

Step 1: Prepare the candle cake base

First things first, let’s get everything ready! Carefully unbox your Méli&Mélo DIY kit, and make sure you have all your tools and materials laid out. Take your candle base and gently pull the wick through the hole in the middle. Don’t worry; this part is super easy.

The wick will allow your candle to burn beautifully later on, so make sure it’s centred and snug. Once that’s done, you’re ready to move on to the fun stuff—creating the wax frosting!

Step 2: Prepare the wax cream frosting

Now, it’s time to melt the soy wax and get that creamy frosting effect. Heat the soy wax gently over low heat, stirring occasionally. Be patient—this process takes a few minutes. Keep an eye on the temperature, aiming for somewhere between 48 and 50°C (113-122°F). If you don’t have a thermometer, just make sure the wax is fully melted and smooth.

Once it’s melted, set the wax aside and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally during this time, and watch as the wax thickens to a frosting-like consistency. This is where the magic starts happening, as it’ll be the perfect texture for creating that cake-like top!

Step 3: Pour the wax onto the cake base

Once your wax has cooled and thickened, it’s time to create your hand-poured “cake.” Carefully fill the wax frosting in the candle base, making sure to spread it evenly. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect—the imperfections will make your candle look even more like a real homemade cake!

Just be sure the wax doesn’t overflow, and try to create a nice, even surface for the toppings to stick to later on. You’re almost there!

Step 4: Add the toppings

This step tests your creativity! While the wax frosting is still soft, remove the included candle toppings—chocolate pieces, strawberries, or even a little “Happy Birthday” sign—and start decorating.

Arrange them however you want! The best part is that there’s no wrong way to do this. You can choose to decorate your candle however you please. Want a simple and clean design? No problem! Want to go all out and create a full-on decorated cake look? Go right ahead!

Step 5: Enjoy your beautiful creation

And just like that, your candles are ready! Pat yourself on the back, sit back, and admire how amazing it looks. It's fine if you decide to light it up or keep it as a decorative piece; either choice is perfectly acceptable. 

That’s it—five simple steps, and you’ve created your very own candle masterpiece!

Benefits of DIY soy wax candles

Making your own DIY soy wax candles isn’t just a fun and creative activity—it’s packed with benefits that help kids grow and learn in exciting ways.

Let’s take a look at some of the incredible things kids can learn from this candle-making project!

Encourages creativity

DIY soy wax candle-making forces you to be creative. Kids aren’t just following instructions; they’re designing, experimenting, and creating something of their own.

With Méli&Mélo’s candle kit, kids can mix textures and colours to create a candle that looks like a real cake! This is an excellent way for them to practice creative thinking skills by trying out different combinations and making their own artistic decisions.

Develops fine motor skills

Goal-oriented play activities like making soy wax candles involve a lot of hands-on work, which is known for developing fine motor skills. Your kids will be handling wax, pulling the wicks through the base, and decorating their candles with small toppings, all of which require precision and coordination.

These activities help promote fine motor control and hand-eye coordination, which are important developmental milestones. The best part is that they’re so much fun. Your kids won’t even know they’re building these essential skills while creating their candle masterpieces!

Builds patience and focus

Hand-poured chocolate soy wax candle-making requires patience and concentration. It takes several steps to make a candle. This is a great lesson for children to learn how rewarding it is to stay focused and finish a project.

To make these candles, you must pay attention to detail, like pouring the wax carefully or placing the toppings. This activity is a great way for kids to slow down, concentrate, and have fun.

Introduces science concepts

Did you know making these candles is also a mini-science experiment? Kids can watch how materials like wax go from solid to liquid and back to solid. They learn about temperatures and mixing different textures, which improves their scientific temperament. 

Méli&Mélo is named after the word mix, and that’s what kids will be doing: experimenting with different textures and colours to make something new. A hands-on way to introduce science concepts in a playful, engaging way.

Also read: Why DIY Crafting is the Perfect Educational Activity?

Takeaway: Light up your imagination with Méli&Mélo candle kits!

When you make a Chocolate Strawberry Soy Cake Candle with Méli&Mélo, you’re not just having fun with a DIY project; it’s an excellent way for kids to get creative, develop skills, and have fun with a hands-on experience that’s educational and entertaining.

This activity has something for everyone. It’s also an excellent opportunity for parents to allow their children to play independently while they create their own candle masterpieces.

Are you ready to add some creativity and make something very special? Order your Méli&Mélo DIY Chocolate Strawberry Soy Cake Candle Kit and start creating!

FAQs

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions that might help:

Can you add real chocolate to a candle?

Adding real chocolate to your hand-poured soy wax candles isn’t a good idea. Chocolate contains sugars and fats that can burn unevenly, create smoke, or leave an unpleasant scent. Méli&Mélo candle kits contain well-scented wax that burns clean and gives off a rich chocolate scent, so there’s no need to add extra scents.

Can I add cocoa powder to candle wax?

Cocoa powder might sound like a fun way to scent or colour your candle, but it’s not the best idea. The powder can get into the wick and clog it, or the flame can burn unevenly. Our high-quality, eco-friendly soy wax contains just the right amount of scent to leave your room smelling like delicious chocolate!