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Lavender Beeswax Candles

Learn to make this easy DIY lavender beeswax candle with a simple to follow recipe and step by step instructions!
Yield: 6 candles

Equipment

  • 6 4oz mason jars or 3 1/2 pint mason jars or container of choice
  • 6 Candle wicks
  • 1 Large glass jar/bowl or metal pitcher
  • 1 Large pot
  • 6 wooden skewers, pencils, or candle wick holders
  • 25-30 drops lavender essential oil

Materials

  • 1 Pound beeswax
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil
  • 25-30 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

  • Add beeswax to a large glass bowl or jar.
  • Using a double boiler, on medium heat, stir occasionally until all the beeswax is melted. Be sure not to splash any water into the beeswax.
  • After the beeswax has completely melted, add the coconut oil and remove from the heat.
  • Glue a wick to the bottom of your candle jars and fill with melted wax and coconut oil mixture. Leave about an inch of room at the top of the jar
  • Add in 25-30 drops of lavender essential oil
  • If you're 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!

Notes

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.
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 lavender 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.
Be sure to add your lavender oil once the wax has cooled to around 125 degrees. (you'll know because it begins to change color)
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.