How To Make Candles With Beeswax
Want to learn how to make your own beeswax candles? You came to the right place! I am kind of old school when it comes to candles. I love them, they are just a part of my chillin’ at home vibe. Anytime I start cleaning the house, the very first thing I do it light a candle. I want all the smelly goodness that I can get in the house.
Servings: 8 ounces
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Pouring pot
- Scale
- Double boiler
Ingredients
- 4.80 ounce | 60% Beeswax
- 2.96 ounce | 37% Coconut oil
- 0.24 ounce | 3% Eucalyptus essential oil
Instructions
- Put your beeswax and coconut oil in your melting pot and place on a double boiler. Stir regularly until the wax in completely melted.
- Add eucalyptus essential oils and give it a good stir. I mean a good stir, like 1-2 minutes. You need to do this to really get the essential oils to bond with the beeswax molecules.
- Pour a small amount of melted wax in the bottom center of your container. Place the wood wick directly on top to secure it in place.
- Slowly pour the melted beeswax into your container.
- Allow your candle to cool completely before moving it. Once it is cooled, usually a few hours (depending on the size of the candle).
- If you candle top is not perfect, reheat the remaining wax and re-pour the top of the candle. Allow to cool.
- Carefully trim the wick to ¼ inch.
- For best results, allow your candle to ‘cure’ for at least two days after you make it.