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How to Make Beeswax Candles

Learn how to make beeswax candles with just a few supplies. These homemade beeswax candles have an amazing aroma on their own, but you can play around with different essential oil scent combinations to create many unique varieties.
Course Crafts
Cuisine American
Keyword beeswax candles, diy candles
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author Lisa Bass
Cost 5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of beeswax pellets
  • 1/2 coconut oil
  • candle wicks
  • various sized mason jars
  • skewers

Instructions

  • Add the one pound package of beeswax pellets and 1/2 cup coconut oil to a double broiler set up.
  • I used hot glue to secure the wicks to the bottom of the jars, doing my best to center them as much as possible. I bought wicks on Amazon.
  • (To keep the wicks centered, I wrapped them around skewers, that I laid on top of the jars.)
  • After the beeswax and coconut oil are fully melted, you can add essential oils. This step is totally optional.
  • Beeswax smells delicious all on its own, but I wanted to experiment with some different scents.
  • I decided to make citrus candles, so I added five drops each of lemon, lime, wild orange and grapefruit.
  • Start filling the jars. This stuff hardens VERY quickly, so do this step as fast as you can!
  • If it hardens, just return the bowl to the double broiler.
  • (Since I had poured my wax in a measuring cup for easy pouring, the wax was sticking to the sides of it. I just put the measuring cup in the oven for a few minutes on 350, and it was liquid again.)
  • Leave candles to harden. It took the larger candles about 5-10 minutes to set up completely.

Video

Notes

  • Secure the wicks to the bottom of the jars using hot glue so they stay secured.
  • Play around with essential oils for scents. Candles will need a lot of essential oils to get a stronger smell. But also, don’t expect these beeswax candles to smell like artificial candles.
  • If your beeswax begins to harden, just remelt it over a double boiler or if it is in a oven safe dish, place it in the oven at 350 until its melted again.
  • Use different kinds of jars, thrifted jar, mason jars, old tin cans, or tea cups for the candle holder.