How to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles

There are few things that scream “cozy” quite like burning a candle. Learn how to make these simple homemade beeswax candles!

Add beeswax to large glass bowl or jar. I suggest choosing one that you can designate for beeswax projects. It is almost impossible to get beeswax out of dishes. Another option is a metal pitcher or old coffee tin so you can throw it away afterwards if you please.
Place the container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil. This is how you will double boil your wax! On medium heat, stir occasionally until all the beeswax is melted. Be careful not to splash any water into the beeswax.
After the beeswax has completely melted, remove from the heat and stir in the coconut oil.
Add in 30-50 drops of essential oils of choice (optional)
Glue a wick to the bottom of your candle jars and fill with melted wax and coconut oil. Leave about an inch of room at the top of the jar
Using a pencil, or wooden skewer, wrap the other end of the wick around it and lay it horizontally across the top of the jar to keep the wick centered during the hardening process.
Once the wax is completely hardened, trim the wick (should be about half an inch long) and your candle is ready to light!

It may take 24-48 hours for your candles to fully harden. Make sure it is fully hardened before lighting to get the longest burn time
If the candlewick sparks or smokes when you go to light your candle for the first time, just blow it out and re-cut your wick.
If you cut your wick too much shorter than 1/2 inch, the candle will burn in a tunnel shape.
It is more cost effective to diffuse your oils than use so much in the candle. But if you choose to add oils, be sure to add it once the wax has cooled to around 125 degrees.
Beeswax should not be burned for short periods of time to prevent tunneling altogether. It may take 2-4 hours of burning for the wax to melt to the edge of the jar. This will encourage a more even burn.