How to Make Beeswax Candles Quick & Easy

Learn how to make these all-natural beeswax candles in just a few easy steps using only a few supplies in this super quick and easy DIY project! These candles are all-natural, practical, and filled with handmade love which makes them a perfect gift!

Opting for non toxic candles

Almost six years ago my family and I ditched our household toxins. As a result, the only thing I truly miss is my fragrant glowing candles! So, I was so excited to try these all-natural beeswax candles out. Above all, I love an opportunity to make handmade, healthy items and repurpose old jars or cups!

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read my disclosure policy here.

Pin it & save for later!

Quick & easy DIY candles!

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and mess-free making these beeswax candles was. When I first decided to take on this project I had visions of sticky beeswax all over my kitchen which is probably why I kept putting off making them. When in actuality pick up was a snap and it took less than half of an hour from start to clean up!

Other handmade beeswax items

I love making all-natural products that include beeswax. The sweet honey fragrance fills my home with an inviting and intoxicating aroma. I always have locally sourced beeswax on hand to make skincare products, fire starters, and reusable wraps. If you’d like to check out how to make beeswax wraps just head over to my post-D.I.Y All Natural Beeswax Wraps.

are beeswax candles safe & healthy to burn?

Using beeswax to make candles has many wonderful benefits, in addition, they are biodegradable & eco-friendly. Beeswax purifies the air and has an aromatic scent so there’s no need to add any toxic fragrances. In fact, beeswax pulls toxins out of the air. They also have a slower burn rate so they last longer.

Can I add essential oils to beeswax candles?

Yes, you may add grade A essential oils but due to the high temperature of the wax, the oils will only offer a very minimal scent. You may opt to use your oils in your diffuser instead, which is what I do.

If you do decide you want to try adding oils to your candles be sure to add them into the melted mixture right before it’s ready to pour. For the summer months add citronella oil to your candles along with other essential oils to ward off bothersome insects.

For more information on the health benefits of using grade A essential oils, you may like my post about my Favorite Line of Oils or my post on How to Order from Young Living as a nonmember.

Tips

• Placing your empty candle jars in a warm 200* oven prior to pouring in the wax will help to avoid ridges or cracks in your candle
• Allow the wax to cool slightly when you remove it from heat to pour it into your jars
• Let your candles cure for 36 hours prior to lighting
• Thick gauge wicks are needed for beeswax candles
• Transferring your filled jars into a warm-off (with it just shut off from warming your jars) to prevent shrinking and cracks
• Use a hot glue gun to glue the base of the wick to the bottom center of the jar

materials

• 1 pound (4 cups) pure beeswax (already weighed and ready to melt)
• Here’s an inexpensive quality food scale (if using beeswax that is not pre-weighed)
• 1 cup organic refined coconut oil
• All-natural hemp candle wicks
• Empty jars, tins, and ceramic cups to upcycle OR
• Glass candle jars * or
• Tin candle cans *with lids
  *These are great to have extras on hand and can be used for many handmade skincare projects

Tools

• Pencils or popsicle sticks to hold the wicks in place
• Stirring stick or old spoon ( I just use a popsicle stick)
• Glue gun to adhere the wick to the center of the jar
• Stove burner & oven
• Double boiler ( I use a designated old pot and any larger saucepan to hold the water)
• Measuring cup
• Cookie sheet ( I line mine with compostable parchment paper)
• Candle thermometer (I have never used one, but it is recommended)

Time to make these quick & easy beeswax candles!

1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 200* placing your empty candle jars inside to warm the glass jars.
2. Place water in the bottom of your double boiler and put it on a stove burner on low to medium heat.
3. Add one pound of beeswax into the top portion of your double boiler.
4. Stir wax to ensure an even melt.
5. Remove your jars from the warm oven then glue the wicks onto the center of your jars.
6. Once the wax has melted, add the coconut oil & stir.
7. Take your double boiler pan off the burner (I did not use a thermometer). I waited a few minutes for the wax to cool and was still stay in a pour-able, liquid state.
If you are using a thermometer once the temperature of the wax cools to around 140*-150* you’re ready to pour!
8. Place candles on a baking pan or cookie sheet into a prewarmed oven.
9. Once the oven and wax have cooled you can remove the candles and place them in a cool area to cure for 3 days before lighting. Trim the wicks to 1/4″ before lighting.

Repurposing Containers

You may purchase new containers, tins, or jars for your candles however, using what you have on hand is always a plus. For this project, I only needed to make 2 small candles for gifts so I used small canning jars with lids that I purchased second-hand but looked like new.
You can fill teacups, canning jars, ceramic containers, empty yogurt jars, or even clay planter pots. Be Tying some jute or ribbon around your containers makes them a perfect handmade gift.

You may also like

Eco-Friendly Beeswax Wraps
Five Simple Eco-Friendly Changes
No-Sew Rag Garland Decor DIY