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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
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

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

Method
 

  1. Using the medium sized pot add some water to the bottom and add in the metal melting pot.
  2. Add in the 8 oz of wax to the melting pot and turn on medium-low/medium heat.
  3. Once the wax is melted, add in the ¼ cup of coconut oil along with the essential oils of your choice.
  4. Stire until incorporated.
  5. *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.
  6. 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.
  7. Pour wax into clean, dry jar and let set until entire candle is hardened.
  8. Snip wick to appropriate length and ENJOY!