How to Make Homemade Natural Candles
Homemade natural candles are a beautiful and eco-friendly way to enjoy warm, fragrant lighting in your home. Using beeswax as the base, these candles offer a cleaner, longer burn compared to paraffin wax, while being gentler on the environment.
Equipment
- 4 oz mason Jar Container
- Candle Making Kit Candle making kit usually includes the Pouring Pot, Candle Wicks, Wicks Sticker, Wicks Holder and Soy Candle Wax. However, you can purchase these all separately.
- Candle Wicks Be sure to get wicks that are appropriate for the size of your candle (as measured by candle diameter).
- A glass measuring cup / Pouring pot with a spout can be useful for pouring the wax instead of pouring directly from your double boiler.
- A stirring spoon You will need this to stir the wax and ensure it is evenly melted. You can also use a wooden stick (like a kabob or chopstick).
- Scissors
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon lavender essential oil around 150ish drops - you can choose whichever essential oil scent you prefer
Instructions
- Melt the beeswax on medium low heat on the stove.
- While it is melting, add the wick to the bottom of the candle jar.
- Once it is all melted, let it cool slightly, before adding in your essential oils.
- Pour the melted beeswax into the glass jar and allow to harden.
- If it caves in once melted, melt a bit more wax and pour on top.
- Trim the wick with a scissor and it is ready to go!
- And that's it! You've made your own natural candles.
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