How to make Beeswax Candles
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Homemade candles are so easy to make using beeswax & coconut oil. With just a few fundamental essentials, you can have your very own candles.
How to make Beeswax candles is not that hard. All you need is a little patience & time. We always have candles around our home. There is something about candles that give that warm & cozy feeling to your home. We always have at least one candle lit.
What do you need to make Beeswax candles?
- 50/50 coconut oil & beeswax
- Wick
- Double Broiler
- Jars
- Wood Stick
- Fragrance Oil (optional)
Tip: Scented oils are optional; however, adding a few drops of oil into your prepared wax will give you the Fragrance you desire. I enjoy the fresh scent of linen and cotton as well as the ocean breeze & vanilla. The many scents to choose from are endless.
Directions for making Beeswax candles
- Prepare the wick in your jars, mason jars works great too!.
- Have your jars ready with the wick before you begin melting the wax. Tape the bottom of the wick to the bottom of the jar to keep it in place. The wicks I purchased came with stick-on dots; however, the tape will work in a pinch.
- Wrap the wick around the stick or a pen to keep the wick straight. The wicks I purchased came with metal plates to hold the wick in place.
- Now that you have your jars & wicks ready. Move to the next step.
Melting the Wax for your Beeswax candles
Fill your pot with water, attach a double broiler. Add a 50/50 ratio of coconut oil and beeswax. Stir until completely melted.
Carefully pour the melted wax into jars. Add essential oil of your choice (optional).
Let the candles solidify for one to two days, then cut your wick about a half inch from the wax.
Light your candle and enjoy!
How to make Beeswax Candles
How to make Beeswax Candles made with Coconut Oil
Materials
- 50/50 coconut oil & beeswax
- Wick
- Jars
- Wood stick
- Fragrance Oil-optional
Tools
- Double broiler
Instructions
Prepare the wick in your jars.
1. Have your jars ready with the wick before you begin melting the Wax. Tape the bottom of the wick to the bottom of the jar to keep it in place. The wicks I purchased came with stick-on dots; however, the tape will work in a pinch.
2. Wrap the wick around the stick or a pen to keep the wick straight. The wicks I purchased came with metal plates to hold the wick in place.
3. Now that you have your jars & wicks ready. Move to the next step.
Melting the Wax for your Beeswax candles
5. Fill your pot with water, attach a double broiler. Add a 50/50 ratio of coconut oil and beeswax. Stir until completely melted.
6. Carefully pour the melted Wax into jars.
7. Let the candles solidify for one to two days, then cut your wick about a half inch from the Wax.
Light your candle and enjoy!
Notes
If you do not have candle votives, mason jars work just as well!
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I love the idea of making my own non toxic candles. Thank you for sharing!
Me too! Have fun making them 🙂