DIY Beeswax Candles
Learn how to make beeswax candles at home with natural ingredients like pure beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours cooling
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 6 jars 1x
- Category: DIY
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: NA
Ingredients
- 1 pound beeswax
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Six 4–ounce mason jars
- Candle Wicks
- Sticks, skewers or pencils
- 1–2 ounces of Essential Oils
Instructions
- Secure a wick at the bottom of the mason jar with adhesive.
- Melt the beeswax and coconut oil in a double boiler. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to 155-160 °F
- Once cooled, add 1 1/2 – 2 ounces of essential oil(s) of choice. Mix well.
- Carefully pour the beeswax into the jars. Pour each candle in one pour. If you stop and pour you will see a line in the wax.
- Use a stick to secure the wicks in place.
- Let the candles cool for 1-2 hours.
- Let the candles cure for 3-5 days for best results.
Notes
Safety Precautions:
- Never leave a candle left unattended.
- Burn your candle on a heat proof surface away from debris.
- Keep your wick trimmed at 1/4” and keep loose debris away from the flam.
- Never touch or move a candle when its burning.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 1
Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/beeswax-candles/