How To Make Beeswax Candles

HOW TO MAKE BEESWAX CANDLES?


The simplest way to make beeswax candles.

Handmade beeswax candles are so beautiful and healthy, they let out no soot, no smoke. So, you can expect a sound environment with no excessive toxic smoke or drips. The beeswax candles will burn naturally and long burning too.

I love the faint light of a candle but it can give people inner warmth, and I love the emotion of the candle burning slowly like a long stream of water. Beeswax is the most harmless material for candles. You can also add your favorite essential oils or coconut oils to make their fragrance give you inner pleasure. What’s more, you can choose different colored glass bottles or tin containers to pack and decorate your homes. The DIY production steps to make beeswax candles are very simple, so hurry up and do it yourself.

Preparation before start

Before you start to make beeswax candles, you need to prepare many things. Below I show you the list.

  • Raw Beeswax or natural beeswax
  • Candle wick with clip
  • Glass container or tin container
  • Hot glue or wax
  • Lollipop stick or small wood stick
  • Double pot or two pots with the same diameter
  • Thermometer
  • Essential oil or coconut oil (option)

Step-By-Step Instructions

After we prepare all the materials, then we can start to make beeswax candles. Below we will show the simple steps to make beeswax candles.

1. Fix the wick to the inside of the container with hot glue.

Add a little hot glue or sticky wax to the bottom of the wick’s clip. Place the clip in the center of the glass container or metal tin container and press to fix it. For details on how to choose the correct wick size, see the “Tips” section.

2. Use a lollipop to fix the wick in place

Balance the lollipop stick across the top of the container, then wrap the wick around the container to stabilize it.

3. Using a double boiler to melt beeswax

The double boiler melts things by using steam instead of direct heating. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can make one by stacking two boilers of equal diameter. To use, pour a few inches of water into the bottom pot and boil. The generated steam will melt anything placed in the top pot.

Tips: If there is no double-layer pot, stack two pots of the same diameter.

4. Prepare beeswax for the double boiler

To prepare the beeswax for the double boiler, use a large kitchen knife to cut it into small pieces. First, divide the top of the block equally. While shaking back and forth, use a knife to push down and cut.

5. Melt beeswax

Put the beeswax block and the thermometer into the top pot of the double pot. Boil the wax until it is completely melted and the temperature reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. Pour the beeswax into the container

Pour the wax into a glass container and use 1 ounce of essential oil per pound of wax to produce highly scented candles. Let it harden for about an hour. At this point, the beeswax will turn into a soft caramel texture, and you may see air bubbles begin to form in the middle of the candle.

This is due to the air trapped under the wax during the wax getting harder. Use a lollipop stick to make a hole next to the wick and extend it about 2/3 down the candle to allow air to escape. Melt a little wax and pour it into any remaining holes.

Poke a pressure relief hole to allow the remaining air to escape. The essential oil volume depends on the capacity of the container and personal habits.

7. Trim the wick and light the candle

Wait at least one hour more for the beeswax to harden. Trim the wick to a position 1/8 to 1/4 inch higher than the wax to use the candle.

Tips you need to be care

Below we will introduce some tips you need to be careful about during candle making.

  • If you have difficulty pouring the wax from the pot into the container, first pour it into a measuring cup with a nozzle, and then pour it into the container.
  • Beeswax is much stronger than ordinary paraffin and requires a larger wick size to burn the candles.
  • Do not microwave beeswax.
  • Do not exceed 300 degrees Fahrenheit when melting wax. If the wax catches fire, extinguish it with baking soda or smothering with a lid. Do not use water, otherwise it will cause an explosion.
  • When using wax, do not use water-based dyes or fragrances.
  • Do not leave hot or burning candles unattended, and keep away from children, pets and vents.
  • Add 3-5g of essential oil to 100g candles. Depending on the purity of the essential oils and personal preferences, you can add or reduce appropriately.
  • Stir the beeswax evenly. When the temperature drops to 40 degrees, you can pour into the container. The temperature should be as close as possible to the room temperature. Otherwise the solidification and cold will cause the wax surface cracks to appear.
  • Essential oils extracted from plants cannot be more scented than chemically synthesized fragrances. Big-brand scented candles have only a faint scent when they are lit. If you like it thicker, you can use wood or resin essential oil.

Choose the best containers for beeswax candles

There are many containers you can use for beeswax candles. Like glass jars, ceramic jars, plastic jars, and so on. But from what we think, the best to hold beeswax candles are metal tin containers. Not only because they are light, but also they are quite cheap. The metal gives you feelings of durability and premium. With their lids, these seamless tin box candles can be easily closed off when they are not burning. The cap allows you to easily seal your wax light in order to conceal the smell when they are not in use. Additionally, they allow you to safely store them away without your wax lights losing color or scent.

Below we would like to introduce several candle tins.

4 oz tin container

With a volume of 120ml, our 4 oz tins are quite popular in the candle industry. Our 4 oz tins are all seamless aluminum tins that are quite light to take and put everywhere. They are perfect for soy candles to hide frosting on the side of the candle.The 4 oz candle tins can be taken as travel tins when you on journey or business travel also.

6 oz tin container

With a volume of 150ml to 180ml or 6 oz, these beautifully crafted tins offer a sustainable solution to all your packaging needs. Either with a screw top or a clear window lid, these tins are great to store candles. All our 6 oz tins are seamless design and good to the candle’s scent inside the tins.

8 oz tin container

Our 8 oz candle tins have a really nice finish and include snug fitting lids. The 8 oz size is our best-selling tin and is even more popular than a lot of styles of candle glass. We support 8 oz candle tins bulk and wholesale with lower MOQ. Our candle tins are food safe, BPA-FREE, and recyclable.

2 oz tin container

The 2 oz candle tins come with a small capacity of 60ml. They are commonly used for DIY purposes or to hold scented candles.The 2 oz size is great for free samples or as an inexpensive starter candle to get people hooked on your fragrances! 

Candle tin with pour spout

Candle tin with pouring spout is good for massage. It is easy to pour in and out. Normally candle tins with pour spout are made of aluminum or tinplate. These seamless tins are good to keep candle fragrance.

Benefits of beeswax candles compare with paraffin candles

Beeswax CandlesParaffin Candles
Created by the bees, 100% natural, all chemical-free. Oldest candle known to man and prized since ancient times. (Note: There are no regulations on disclosing candle ingredients. Candles labeled as “beeswax” may be predominantly made of paraffin and contain as little as 5% beeswax. Look for “100% pure beeswax candles”An oil-based, highly refined petroleum by-product that contains up to 11 toxic compounds and chemicals such as benzene and toluene. Emit toxic diesel exhaust-like fumes.
Environmentally friendly and safe, non-toxic. Burn very clean with little smoke when trimmed properly as they are not oil-based. 100% beeswax candles are natural, undergoes no chemical processing and biodegradable.A black sludge that is treated with 100% industrial strength bleach to change its color to white, creating toxic dioxins. Acrolyn, a carcinogenic chemical is then added to solidify the white sludge. The end result is an extremely toxic product. By burning these candles, you produce the same toxins. If you really know how poisonous paraffin candles are, you would dump them and stop polluting the air in your home.
Smell great as they are naturally scented by the honey and floral nectar in the honeycomb; carbon-neutral.Contain artificial dyes and synthetic fragrances which also produce toxins and stains when burned, adding to the environmental damage. Some paraffin candles contain lead wicks.
Have a high melting point (in fact the highest among all known waxes) which results in a significantly longer (2-5 times) burn time and drip very little, if any at all. This offsets their higher cost.Not as efficient. Short burning and drip excessively, which means that they may not be that economical after all. Additional chemicals can be added to reduce dripping.
Burn stronger and brighter. Emit naturally bright light of the same light spectrum as the sun (Green Rhino Spectrum, Solar Spectrum). They are a gift from nature!Produce a flame that is not as strong and brilliant. Cannot evoke the same natural ambiance of warmth and style as beeswax.
Burn with even more beauty with age. Over time, beeswax develops a white film (especially in cooler climate), which is deemed as a very desirable feature.Synthetic waxes do not bloom as time passes.
 Rare and expensive. Beeswax costs about 10 times more than paraffin. It is estimated that the bees must fly 150,000 miles to collect enough nectar to produce six pounds of honey just to secrete one pound of wax. And for every 100 pounds of honey harvested, the beekeeper can only obtain about 1-2 pounds of beeswax.Easily available and cheap. Paraffin candles make up 95% of the world’s candle production. A pack of 100 paraffin tealight candles from Ikea costs less than ten bucks.
The only candle that emits negative ions to purify, cleanse, improve air quality, and invigorate the body. A natural ionizer!Produce harmful black soot that leaves streaks of black residue and stains home interior surfaces.
Hypo-allergenic, benefit those with environmental allergies, sensitivities, and asthma.Are to be avoided by those with allergies or asthma conditions.
Originate from a renewable fuel – beeswax.Originate from a non-renewable resource – petroleum.

CONCLUSION

Beeswax candles are natural and healthy, but normally they are expensive than other candles. So we taught you the easiest way to save the costs and make your life healthy.

Related articles:

Can you put aluminum water bottles in the dishwasher

Aluminum water bottles are widely used nowadays, they are recyclable and reusable. When considering washing aluminum water bottles, people always ask, “Can you put aluminum water bottles in the dishwasher?” “are aluminum water bottles dishwasher safe?” Let’s keep reading and we will tell you the truth. Before telling you if aluminum water bottles are dishwasher safe, we need to discover …

Read more

Path Water Bottle Introduction

Custom path water bottles Path water bottles can be customized with different logos using your color, image, text and so on. It is easy to design and wait for 6-8 weeks to receive your custom path water bottles. What are path water bottles made of? Path water bottles are made of aluminum raw material. Actually, it is aluminum 1060 or …

Read more

Are aluminum cups safe

Drinking out of aluminum cups can lead to Alzheimer’s disease? During the 1960s and 1970s, aluminum emerged as a possible suspect in Alzheimer’s. This suspicion led to concern about exposure to aluminum through everyday sources such as pots and pans, beverage cans, antacids and antiperspirants. Since then, studies have failed to confirm any role for aluminum in causing Alzheimer’s. Almost …

Read more

Do Stainless Steel Cups Have Lead?

People opt for stainless steel cups because it is a sustainable and health-friendly option compared to plastic cups. They last longer and do not contaminate the water inside. They are more hygienic and corrosion-resistant and can retain the temperature of the fluid for a longer duration. However, the recent discovery of the presence of lead in the tumblers and bottles …

Read more

Is Aluminum Recyclable?

With increased awareness about the importance and environmental benefits of recycling, people prefer to choose materials that can be recycled with minimal hassle. Aluminum is one of the most abundantly used materials in our daily lives. We use many products and items made from this material or contain some part of it. That’s the reason “Is Aluminum recyclable?” is a …

Read more

Ultimate Guide for Candle Tins- Metal Candle Containers

Choosing the right candle container could be a challenge for new candle makers and business owners. They usually get confused about whether they should go with candle tins, glass containers, or any other option. Candle tins could be an ideal choice for scented candles. They are preferred for certain purposes over other types of candle containers.  In this article, we …

Read more

Aluminum vs Plastic Water Bottle

Aluminum and plastic are the two extensively used materials for making water bottles. The plastic bottles market size was USD 102.8 billion in 2023, and it is expected to reach USD 155.2 billion by 2033 (source). On the other hand, the global aluminum bottle market size in 2023 was USD 7,238.3 million, and it is expected to reach USD 14,690.1 …

Read more

Metal and Plastic Cup: Which is Better?

While choosing cups for your business or personal use, you might have come across two options: Metal Cups and Plastic Cups. Both of them are widely used, but choosing one of them becomes a bit difficult, especially if you are unfamiliar with their pros, cons, features, and other intricate details. In this article, we will explain the types of metal …

Read more

Candle Making FAQ

As a beginner candle-maker or enthusiast wanting to start a small candle business, you might have many questions that need answers.  We understand how difficult it is for a beginner to achieve perfection in candle-making and start the business from scratch. Therefore, we’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions beginners struggle with.  Here, we will answer all these …

Read more

Tin vs Aluminum Packaging—Which is Better?

Choosing the right packaging for products could be confusing for new business owners. Multiple options make this selection extremely difficult. The most common packaging options are Aluminum packaging and Tin packaging. Still, choosing one of them is a tough decision. In this article, we’ll discuss Tin vs Aluminum packaging. We’ll explain what these packaging types are, point out the differences, …

Read more

Best Candle Jars & Tins & Containers

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Candle Containers When you’re shopping for the perfect jars or tins for your DIY container candles. Or when you choosing candle tins or candle jars for your new candle business start. There are a few important things to look for: Material Candle containers can be made of various materials such as glass jars, metal …

Read more

Square candle tins

Square candle tins bulk and wholesale FLYTINBOTTLE offers types of square candle tins bulk and wholesale. We have been a manufacturer in China for 20 years. We have square candle tins from 2oz to 8 oz. If you are looking for types of square candle tins bulk and wholesale in China, then you have found the right person. For more details, please check …

Read more

Decorative candle tins

Decorative candle tins bulk and wholesale FLYTINBOTTLE offers types of decorative candle tins bulk and wholesale. We have been a manufacturer in China for 20 years. We have decorative candle tins in stock from 2oz to 8 oz, there are types of pattern decorative candle tins in stock for your choice. Contact us: Related products:

Small Candle Tins

Small candle tins with lids Small candle tins with lids should be easy to pull on and off, the lids are easy to open and close. Small candle tins with lids are good to fill in the soy wax or beeswax, they are also good to be refilled. Small candle tins with lids are good for home decoration. FLYTINBOTTLE offers …

Read more

What Are Tin Cans Made Of

What is a Tin Can? History of tin cans What Are Tin Cans Made Of? The reason you can’t make empty cans entirely out of tin is that, in fact, tin is a very rare material. Although it is considered a “common metal” rather than a “precious metal” like gold or platinum, it is still less available than you might …

Read more

How To Clean Perfume Atomizer

Components of a perfume atomizer Potential issues not cleaning a perfume atomizer A dirty perfume atomizer can lead to a variety of issues that can hinder your fragrance experience. It’s important to be aware of these potential problems and the impact they can have on your perfume application. How To Clean A Perfume Atomizer step by step Step 1: Disassemble …

Read more

Soy wax vs beeswax

Candles have been a beloved source of warmth, light, and ambiance for centuries. In recent years, they’ve transformed from utilitarian items to a must-have decor piece. They are not only light but also a sense of calm and serenity to our homes. Today, a wide variety of candles are available in the market, each with its unique attributes, scents, and …

Read more

Best Perfume Atomizers -Ultimate Guide 2024

The 17 Best Perfume Atomizers and Travel Atomizers Below we will introduce the 16 best perfume atomizers and the best travel and refillable perfume atomizers: 1. Dior Atomizer 3ml Perfume 2. Wendergo Refillable Perfume Atomiser 5ml 3. GOLF 6pcs 6ml Portable Mini Refillable Perfume Scent Aftershave Atomizer 4. KEG006 refillable perfume atomizers 5. Travalo 5ml Classic Perfume Atomizer 6. DE …

Read more

Scented candle tins

What is a container candle

What is a container candle? A container candle is a candle that is made and contained within a jar or any other vessel that is heat-resistant. These candles are typically made from wax, often paraffin or soy, which is poured directly into the container. The wick is then centered and secured in this poured wax. As the candle burns, the …

Read more

Are stainless steel cups safe?

What are stainless steel cups? The Benefits of Stainless Steel Cups Stainless steel cups offer several advantages over their plastic, glass, and ceramic counterparts, making them an attractive option for many consumers. Here are some of the key benefits of using stainless steel cups: The Risks of Stainless Steel Cups While stainless steel cups offer a number of benefits, there …

Read more

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Tea Tins: Preserving Freshness and Flavor

Understanding Tea Storage Proper tea storage is essential for preserving the quality, flavor, and aroma of your tea leaves. When it comes to storing tea, it’s crucial to understand the factors that can impact its freshness and the different options available for storage. This basic knowledge will help you make informed decisions about how to best store your tea collection. …

Read more

Luxury Candle Tins

Benefits of Luxury Candle Tins Luxury Candle Tins or candle cups offer several benefits that make them a popular choice among home decor enthusiasts and gift-givers. Here are some key advantages of these premium candles: Types of luxury candle tins Related products: Contact us: