How to Make Beeswax Candles | Easy DIY Tutorial
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- How to Make Beeswax Candles Easy DIY Tutorial. Learn how to make homemade beeswax candles with these simple instructions!
Handmade candles are so much fun to make, and they also make great gifts. Beeswax candles also help purify the air, so they're a natural alternative to regular candles.
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Thank you! This was so helpful! ❤️
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you for a very clear instructions on how to make beeswax. 😀
God bless 🙌 💖 🙏
Thank you so much for watching! So glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing! Love how you made it simple and to the point on how to make them. Can’t wait to start making my own me for the first time!
So glad it was helpful!
Best tutorial and method, thank you!
Thank you so much, Laura!
Wow! This looks totally doable and I enjoyed feeling like I was in your lovely kitchen with you as well. Thank you!!
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful. :) These are so easy and fun to make!
Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Thank you so much for watching!
I love the clothes pin idea! Thank you ❤
So glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for taking the time to teach us such a valuable lesson in candle making. I am new to this craft and I appreciate your tutorial. CZcams is such a wonderful format in which people can come together and help one another. Thank you again and I am subscribed! 😀
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Thank you so much! I want to try these tips right away! :)
So glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tutorial
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome tutorial.
Thank you!
I am making seashell candles for my mother's birthday so this was really helpful! Thank you and can't wait!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Love it !
Thank you!
Great tip
Thank you!
Such a PERFECT idea for Christmas, Sweet Girl! Love them! ATB, Lisa&Rick (beautiful kitchen, hun)
Thank you! Yes, they're so fun to give as gifts!
I am just starting out love the show
Thank you!
If you have enough leftover wax in the melting pot, try wiping it out with a ten inch square of fabric. If you can saturate the fabric it makes a great food wrap. (don't use essential oils to do this)
Thanks for sharing this helpful tip!
Do you mean that essential oil shouldn't be added to beeswax when making candles
@@thehoneybeeambassador6548 I think they mean don't use it for food wrapping if you use oils, otherwise your food will smell like the oils. :)
Any idea if there is an alternative to coconut oil? My mom is allergic to coconut. Thanks!
Thank you! I just made a batch of beeswax with the sweet orange essential oil. Will be looking in to buying and using coconut oil - if it is less expensive and makes the candles burn longer, that's great - and the smell would be a nice addition. Thanks again!
You're welcome! So glad it was helpful!
Any idea if there is an alternative to coconut oil? My mom is allergic to coconut.
Coconut oil doesn't make it burn slower.... It helps it burn more smoothly and prevent the cracking.
Thanks for sharing, Allison!
Great video, tfs🐝 New subscriber here👋
Thank you so much! So glad you're here!
Hi there . Thank you for an informative video.
I have an issue with wax shrinking in a jar too much and it just doesn’t look good. Candle stock away from edges
Could you please explain what to do so this doesn’t happen?
Thank you
I just did some research on this, and it sounds like this is very common for beeswax candles (I haven't noticed it on mine yet). The advice I came across for how to possibly prevent it is to let the wax cool down a bit before pouring. Apparently that should make it shrink away from the sides less.
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At what temperature should I pour the essential oils into the melted beeswax, and also when should I pour my wax into the jar (at what temperature)?
Hi Angie! I apologize for not seeing your comment sooner-I've been away from my computer. Regarding your question, I never have taken the temperature of the wax when I'm making beeswax candles. I always do with my soy candles ( czcams.com/video/vVlmkfF_PRk/video.html ), but with beeswax I just melt and pour. So, I did some research, and here's what I found.
According to Bramble Berry:
"Add [essential oils] when the wax temperature has dropped to 160-165° F. The essential oils will coagulate in the wax, so a little stirring and possible gentle reheating may be required. Ultimately, you don’t want to burn the oils off by having them sit in hot wax for too long."
"The best temperature to pour is 155-160° F. A rule of thumb is to allow the wax to cool enough to coat the sides of your pouring vessel and maybe even get a film over the top. The film can be gently torched before pouring."
Hope that helps!
Joy
Instead of buying oils seems you could use a tea bag with potpourri in them then reuse them on another batch of candles to save money as you could grow the ingredients yourself.
Also is there anyother oil like coconut oil that a person could use that could be grown at home? Coconut trees in Michigan are pretty rare. 😆 I'm looking into a system where you don't need to depend on a store to produce your own candles.
I know what you mean about looking for ways to create your own items totally from scratch. In my opinion, the best way to do that would be to obtain beeswax from a local beekeeper (or start keeping bees yourself, if possible) and make dipped taper candles. Taper candles don't require an additional oil, and no essential oils would be required. I've heard of some people making beeswax pillar or container candles without the coconut oil, but I haven't tried it myself, so I'm not sure how well it works. If we go back to earlier periods, like the colonial period, they made candles out of tallow, which would be another option, but not sure about the details on those types of candles. It's certainly something to consider these days, with supplies becoming more difficult to obtain.
hello, what is the recommended % for coconut oil and % for essential oils? thanks
It's 1/2 cup coconut oil for each pound of wax. And I'm not sure about the percentage of essential oils. I just do about 40-55 drops or up to 2 tablespoons, depending on the strength of the essential oil I'm using.
Hello! Do I have to use shop bought candle wicks or can I use rope/string found around the house
Yes, candle wicks are recommended.
Hello your candel videos are the best on CZcams! Could you use fragrance oils for this like you used for the soy wax ones?
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Yes, you can use fragrance oils in beeswax candles. It may require some trial and error to decide how much scent you prefer. I've heard to use 1-2 ounces of fragrance oil for every pound of beeswax. Add the fragrance oil when the temperature of the wax is about 160-165 degrees. I haven't tried fragrance oils in beeswax myself, but this is what I've read about using them with beeswax. Hope that helps!
@@ArtfulHomemaking thank you I have used your soy candle tutorial many times very good never had a bad result! ps hope you upload soon
You're very welcome! I'm so glad to hear that the soy candle tutorial has worked well!
Essential oils are much better, fragrance oils i have read have lots of nasties in them
Thank you! Are you able to reuse the jars for more candles?
Yes! If you remove the wax after burning the candles, the jars can be reused indefinitely. To remove wax residue, you can set the jar in a pot of gently simmering water, and then wipe out the melted wax residue with a cloth or paper towel.
Or even better, make pillar candles and no jar or container is needed
Thank-you... Better to cool off a bit before adding essential oils...
Additionally you can try adding ghee (pure butter fat) and turmeric powder... For more good vibes 😌
Thanks for the suggestions
OR you put the pellets directly into the jar and place the jar into the warm water to melt ?
I've never done it that way, but I'm sure it would work too!
What is the purpose of burning candles & can you put in multiply wicks?
You can burn beeswax candles just to enjoy the cozy light they give off, and they also clean the air. I've never tried putting in multiple wicks, but I've seen others do this before. If you have a wider container, this might work well. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Thx! Very nice video! I have some dollar tree candles the tall glass kind and there’s only a few inches of leftover wax at the bottom. Would it be weird to pour my beeswax on top of the old remaining wax candles? Thanks I’m totally in the recycling!!
Thank you! I've never tried that before, so I'm not sure how well it would work. When I have recycled candle containers before, I melt the wax leftover in the bottom and remove it before pouring in the new wax. You can also melt down old wax and re-pour it as a new candle with a new wick, but you'd probably want to stick to keeping the same wax types together (soy with soy, beeswax with beeswax, etc.).
@@ArtfulHomemaking Thank you so much for your advice! I think I’ll try pouring the beeswax on top of the old wax on one jar just because I’m trying to conserve beeswax since it’s very expensive!! I’ll screenshot this to remind me to let you know how it works!! Thanks again and God Bless You!!!
You're very welcome! I know what you mean about the price of beeswax-it has really gone up! And yes, I'd love to hear how it works out!
@@ArtfulHomemaking For sure! 💕
Coconut oil added to make beeswax burn longer? Beeswax by itself needs help to burn longer?
That's my understanding for beeswax jar candles. Rolled and tapered beeswax candles are 100% beeswax, and they work just fine. But you're welcome to leave it out if you prefer!
Can you give me a nice essential oil that blends well with beeswax? Or two? Thank you
I like lemon and lavender, or wild orange, cinnamon, clove. Or lavender, geranium, frankincense. For fall, ginger, cinnamon, and clove are also nice.
Which wicks are with less odor as some indicated that these give off overpowering odor? Also, can I use any vegetable oil instead, which one produces less odor?
These are the only wicks I have used for my beeswax candles (the link to the wicks is in the description above). I have only used coconut oil, so I'm not sure about substituting other oils.
Great video. Maybe tag where supplies are purchased.
Thank you! All supplies are listed in the description box above here on CZcams or you can find them in the blog post here: www.artfulhomemaking.com/how-to-make-beeswax-candles/
Is it compulsory to add coconut oil to beeswax for making candles or the beeswax alone can be used
You can make the candles without coconut oil and just use beeswax. The coconut oil is just supposed to help the candle burn longer and better, but you could leave it out.
Hope you can see my message. What type of wick did you use? Nice video, btw. Thanks!!!
Thank you! I used these Eco 10 cotton wicks amzn.to/35QrEv3 These wicks work best in the narrow mouth jelly jars.
Do you think I could add olive oil to the wax instead?
Hi Karen! From what I've read, the coconut oil helps the candles burn at a lower temperature (than just straight beeswax), and protects the glass jar (or other container) from the high heat. I don't know that olive oil has the same properties, so I can't recommend using it in place of the coconut oil. Hope that helps!
What was the measurements of coconut oil per gram/oz of beeeswax? Thank you
It's 1 lb beeswax and 1/2 cup coconut oil.
How do you prevent the candles from cracking while setting? I made my first 2 today and both have cracks 😩
I've read that in order to avoid cracks, try to let the candle cool more slowly in a warm location. Also, you might try pouring the wax at a slightly cooler temperature. You can also try heating the containers before pouring the beeswax into them (heat in a warm oven). If you want to fill in the cracks, you can melt some beeswax and pour it in the cracks to fill them in (I haven't tried this myself, I just saw the suggestion on a candle website). Hope that helps!
@@ArtfulHomemaking no, it is not gonna work. You have to add some coconut wax or oil because it brings melting point down
Sorry I just found the answer on your. blog thank you
Oh, good, I'm glad you found it!
How much carrier oil and Fragrance oil should be added in 100g of Beeswax?
For making Beeswax Scented Candles?
I don't usually add fragrance, so I don't have an exact amount. According to candle experts, they suggest 1-2 ounces of scent for every pound of beeswax. Or, you could try about 25 drops of essential oil (approximately 1 ml) for every 1 oz (28 g) of beeswax, as someone else has suggested.
Do you add the essential oil at 185 degrees and then pour at 135 degrees?
I never have taken the temperature of the wax when I'm making beeswax candles. I always do with my soy candles ( czcams.com/video/vVlmkfF_PRk/video.html ), but with beeswax I just melt and pour. So, I did some research, and here's what I found.
According to Bramble Berry:
"Add [essential oils] when the wax temperature has dropped to 160-165° F. The essential oils will coagulate in the wax, so a little stirring and possible gentle reheating may be required. Ultimately, you don’t want to burn the oils off by having them sit in hot wax for too long."
"The best temperature to pour is 155-160° F. A rule of thumb is to allow the wax to cool enough to coat the sides of your pouring vessel and maybe even get a film over the top. The film can be gently torched before pouring."
Hope that helps!
Joy
How much coconut oil do you add for 1 lb. of wax?
It's 1/2 cup coconut oil for each pound of wax.
Do these smoke and are the safe? I need them to be safe because I have birds in the home. I want to use them to make a terracotta pot heater and as emergency lights.
We haven't experienced any smoking with these. Beeswax candles are my favorite kind to burn, as they're made from non-toxic materials.
How do I keep the wicks in the centre it seems to not completely burn everything.
When making the candles, I keep the wicks centered by using a hot glue gun and gluing them down, and then holding them in the center with a clothespin.
After making the candle, if it's tunneling down and not burning all of the wax (not creating a large enough burn pool), sometimes that means the wick was too small for the container. I will say that the candles I made in the narrow-mouth jelly jars burn more completely (with a proper burn pool) than the candles made in the wider mouth jars. So, if using a wider diameter container, you may need a bigger (thicker) wick.
Hope that helps!
Can you melt the wax in the microwave?
I haven't tried melting beeswax in a microwave, so I did a quick google search to find out if it's possible. From what I read, it looks like using the microwave to melt it can be kind of dangerous, as some people have reported that it exploded in the microwave. The safest options appear to be a double boiler (you can use an old can or jar set down in a pot of water), a crockpot, or a solar wax melter. Hope that helps!
You used 1 pound of beeswax but I didn't catch how much coconut oil should be added to the wax? Also, can you double or triple the recipe or is it better to just do 1 pound of beeswax at a time? I'm thinking of making Christmas candles for several people and looking for a way to make a larger batch of wax. I'm hoping that it isn't like doubling a cake or muffin recipe where sometimes that doesn't work (at least when I've done it 😂.)
1/2 cup coconut oil. I haven't tried doubling or tripling the recipe, but I'm sure it could work if you had a big enough melting pot. :)
What burns better and which do you prefer. Soy or beeswax candles?
The soy candles are easier to find just the right wick for, and they tend to burn better, in my opinion (and great for beginners). I love the beeswax for their natural, rustic appearance, and I believe they are cleaner burning.
when it sets it seems to sink slightly in the middle how can you fix that
From what I've read, this sometimes happens when the beeswax is too hot when poured into the jars. The recommendation I've seen is to pour the wax into the jars at around 140-150 degrees for the best results. Another source suggests 155-160 degrees as the best temperature to pour the wax (there are a variety of opinions about what is best). A simple and inexpensive candy thermometer will work for this.
What size/type wick did you use for those jars? How was your burn?
I used these Eco 10 cotton wicks amzn.to/3k7YN8m It looks like they're out of stock, but they may be available somewhere else. These wicks worked well for me (they worked best in the narrow jelly jars, with a good burn pool). With beeswax, there are so many different variables when picking a wick (the qualities of the individual wax, the diameter of the container, etc.). The Eco series of wicks has been recommended for beeswax, but it may take some experimentation to find the right size for each container and wax. Hope that helps!
I'm surprised an Eco 10 worked for beeswax! I use square braid cotton core wicks for my beeswax candles and I heard that those are the only ones that work well! But I have Eco 10s for my soy candles do it's good to know I can try those if I run out of the others :)
They were recommended by CandleScience for beeswax (they recommended trying different sizes in the Eco series with different containers and wax, and picking the one that worked best-they say a lot depends on the quality/purity of the wax, along with the container used). They didn't work as well for the wider diameter jars, the burn pool was better in the jelly jars. I've used those wicks successfully for soy wax too, so I have a supply of them.
Thanks so much for sharing about the square braid cotton core wicks! I'll have to try those when I run out of the Eco 10s that I have. What size have you had success with (and what size container)?
@@ArtfulHomemaking I'm using a 2.5" jelly jar, after trying every wick known to man ;) I've finally had success with a #1 square braid cotton core wick and pure beeswax.
Thank you so much for sharing, Jessica! I know how frustrating finding just the perfect wick can be. I'm going to keep that number in mind for next time, once I run out. Thanks again! :)
Wick size? Temp to add oil? Ratio of coconut to beeswax?
I used Eco 10 wicks amzn.to/30swfLH (aff link). They worked best with the jelly jars (narrow mouth as opposed to wide mouth jars). The size of wick depends on many factors, including the diameter of your container. Beeswax is more complicated to wick than soy, so sometimes experimentation is helpful (but the Eco 10s have worked well for me).
Regarding temp to add essential oil, according to Bramble Berry:
"Add [essential oils] when the wax temperature has dropped to 160-165° F. The essential oils will coagulate in the wax, so a little stirring and possible gentle reheating may be required. Ultimately, you don’t want to burn the oils off by having them sit in hot wax for too long."
"The best temperature to pour is 155-160° F. A rule of thumb is to allow the wax to cool enough to coat the sides of your pouring vessel and maybe even get a film over the top. The film can be gently torched before pouring."
1/2 cup coconut oil to 1 pound beeswax.
is it true if you add coconut oil with the beeswax the candle will burn for longer
That's always what I have heard, so I always add it.
How well do they burn? Was that a cup of coconut?
The ones in the narrow jelly jar burn very well with the recommended wicks (I use these: amzn.to/30swfLH ). The key is to let the completed candles burn for several hours (around 3) each time you light them. That helps establish a good burn pool and helps prevent tunneling. If you use a container with a larger diameter than the jelly jars, a larger wick is recommended. Finding the right wick for your container and specific beeswax is sometimes a challenge, and takes some trial and error.
I add 1/2 cup of coconut oil to 1 pound of beeswax. Hope that helps!
What temp do you pour at??
According to Brambleberry, "the best temperature to pour is 155-160° F. A rule of thumb is to allow the wax to cool enough to coat the sides of your pouring vessel." I usually don't take the temperature of my beeswax, but I always do when making soy candles.
is the coconut oil needed?
You could try leaving it out. I've only made them with the coconut oil, so I'm not sure.
Can you use fractionated coconut oil? I can’t find any unscented coconut oil in the normal coconut oil like the one you’re using… I don’t want that strong coconut smell in my candles so just wondering where I can find unscented coconut oil or can I just use fractionated coconut oil? Thanks so much!!
Hi Meggie! If you buy refined coconut oil, it usually doesn't have any scent at all. You can usually find it at Walmart and Target (or most grocery stores) these days. I'm not sure fractionated coconut oil would work, since it stays liquid. I'm just not sure since I haven't tried it.
I forgot to mention that Amazon also has refined coconut oil. There are several brands I see as I'm looking. There's one called "As Is," and it states on the jar that it has a "neutral flavor and aroma." That one might be a good choice. In my experience, any refined coconut oil will be neutral in flavor and scent. Hope that helps!
@@ArtfulHomemaking oh thank you so much!! I’m very new to beeswax candles .. yesterday I followed your recipe and the candles are AMAZING thank you !! 🙏
Thank you for the tip!
You're very welcome! Yay, I'm so happy to hear they worked out well! Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
Can you use fruit also?
I'm not sure, I haven't tried that.
How much coconut oil did you add
I used 1/2 cup of coconut oil.
Do we need to add the fragrance at any specific temperature?
When I make soy candles I always make sure to pour the wax at a particular temperature, but I've never taken the temperature of my beeswax candles. Pouring at the right time can help avoid sinking and cracking, though, so it may be a good idea.
From what I've read, the recommendation is to pour the wax into the jars at around 140-150 degrees for the best results. Another source suggests 155-160 degrees as the best temperature to pour the wax (there are a variety of opinions about what is best).
According to Bramble Berry:
"Add [essential oils] when the wax temperature has dropped to 160-165° F. The essential oils will coagulate in the wax, so a little stirring and possible gentle reheating may be required. Ultimately, you don’t want to burn the oils off by having them sit in hot wax for too long."
"The best temperature to pour is 155-160° F. A rule of thumb is to allow the wax to cool enough to coat the sides of your pouring vessel and maybe even get a film over the top. The film can be gently torched before pouring."
Hope that helps!
@@ArtfulHomemaking Thank you so much for your reply. That really helps 😇
You're welcome! So glad it was helpful!
Hello, can I add my coconut candle wax instead of coconut oil into my beeswax?
I have only used coconut oil, so I'm not sure.
What ratio coconut oil to wax
It's 1 lb beeswax and 1/2 cup coconut oil.
Hot glue has formaldehyde and other toxins. I wonder, if there is a healthier alternative to sticking tabs to the bottom?
There are wick stickers and glue dots you can use, made specifically for candlemaking. I haven't tried them, but they might be an option.
How do you get it to NOT tunnel ??
Sometimes tunneling occurs because the wrong wick (for the size of the jar) was used. And it can take a bit of trial and error to find the best wick for the container used. My beeswax candles made in jelly jars have a nice burn pool, spreading all the way to the edges. But the ones made in the wide mouth jars don’t burn as fully to the edges because I think they could really use a different/bigger wick.
The other (very common) reason for tunneling is that the candle wasn’t allowed to burn long enough. I usually plan to burn my candles for about 3 hours each time they are lit.
This is especially important for the first time the candle is lit, as it helps it to burn more successfully after that.
Beeswax candles can take a bit of experimentation to get them right!
How to make bee wax soap
I'm not familiar with that.
Amount of coconut oil?
1/2 cup coconut oil for each pound of wax.
Wish you showed us the finish product?
I should have remembered to add that! So sorry. I did take a picture of them, and they are here in this blog post, along with the printable instructions: www.artfulhomemaking.com/how-to-make-beeswax-candles/
Where can we buy beeswax?
I usually buy mine from Amazon (like this one amzn.to/34ONVEw ), but it can also be found at some natural food stores and local beekeepers.
Mine shrinks and doesn’t stick to the jar
Beeswax can be tricky to work with. From research I've done, beeswax shrinks as it cools, and if it cools down too quickly it might shrink away from the container (which seems to be especially true for containers with a larger diameter). The only advice for avoiding this that I've seen online is to let the wax cool down slightly before pouring.
Why did you use coconut oil to mix in
Coconut oil is supposed to extend the burn time of the candles and help them burn better (potentially reducing tunneling).
@@ArtfulHomemaking thank you. I am new to this so was curious.
You're very welcome!
My candle tumbled in the middle..why?
From what I've read, this sometimes happens when the beeswax is too hot when poured into the jars. The recommendation I've seen is to pour the wax into the jars at around 140-150 degrees for the best results. Another source suggests 155-160 degrees as the best temperature to pour the wax (there are a variety of opinions about what is best). A simple and inexpensive candy thermometer will work for this. Hope that helps!
how much coconut oil per pound of wax melted
It's 1/2 cup coconut oil for each pound of wax.
Me panicking about those jars kept right at the edge of the table. Feels like it can fall anytime 😭
Thankfully they didn't, and all is well!
Use the glue dots instead of having to buy glue sticks and a gun
Great idea!
Great video! We offer coconut wax candles and supplies. Check us out!
Why is beeswax so damn expensive??
It is sad how much prices have gone up! I haven't purchased beeswax in several years, and it's definitely more expensive now.
Pointless...