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Simple Beeswax Candle

Create a beautiful and non-toxic beeswax candle to gift to a family and friends or enjoy in your home.
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Servings 1 candle

Equipment

  • 1 clean glass jar wax amount will vary depending on the vessel size
  • 1 metal melting pot
  • 1 medium sized pot (creating a double boiler)
  • 1 wax thermometer optional
  • 1 wooden skewer for stirring the wax

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz bag or block raw beeswax
  • 1-2 bottles of essential oils
  • ¼ cup coconut oil per 16 oz of wax
  • 1 cotton or wood wick

Instructions
 

  • Using the medium sized pot add some water to the bottom and add in the metal melting pot.
  • Add in the 8 oz of wax to the melting pot and turn on medium-low/medium heat.
  • Once the wax is melted, add in the ¼ cup of coconut oil along with the essential oils of your choice.
  • Stire until incorporated.
  • *NOTE: if you are using a wooden wick you want to trim the wick to appropriate height before pouring wax into the jar. If using a cotton wick follow the instructions below.
  • Prep jar by adding wick to the bottom of jar and tie to a skewer laying across the top rim of the jar to hold in place.
  • Pour wax into clean, dry jar and let set until entire candle is hardened.
  • Snip wick to appropriate length and ENJOY!