DIY Beeswax Candles
These beeswax candles make perfect gifts for friends or for yourself. They're super easy to make and more affordable than buying beeswax candles at the store.
Ingredients
- 2 lb organic beeswax see above for links
- 2 cup coconut oil melted
- 12 4 oz mason jars
- 12 hemp candle wicks
- 12 chopsticks or wick centering devices
- 4 lb pouring pot
Instructions
- Fill up a dutch oven of soup pot about 1/2 of the way with water and bring to a boil
- Add wax and coconut oil to the 4 lb pouring pot and place in the boiling water. This may float up awkwardly so find a way to keep it steady. I just hooked the handle of the pouring pot in the handle of my soup pot. (you can melt wax in batches if you like to melt it faster)
- While the wax and oil are melting, center your wicks in the 4 oz mason jars by wrapping it around a utensil (pictured above) or using a wick centering device (linked above).
- If you are making scented candles, pull the wax from the pot and mix in your oils of choice once it is completely melted (about 30-45 minutes). Approximately 25-100 drops/oz depending on how potent your oil is.
- Carefully pour the wax mixture into the candles and set aside to cool 45-60 minutes before lighting.