Easiest Beeswax Candle Recipe | How to Make a Beeswax Candle

[@LORGSW6]

Hi, just a little tip for who has problems in cleaning the beeswax. I use pyrex measuring jug to boil the beeswax, when I finish, I just reheat it in microwave for 10-15 second then wipe it off using wet wipes straight away then wash the jug with hot soapy water. Hope it helps 🙏

[@ouroilyhouse]

Ok thanks so much for the tip!

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[@timothyyosef3769]

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[@Moccsnosocks]

The coconut oil also helps the scent last longer than pure beeswax. Thanks for this easy video!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Great tip!

[@Simplyfarmhouse7]

Tip, you could use a clothespin to help to hold the wick up. Thanks for sharing!!

[@tiffanyanderson9449]

My son (7) wanted me to tell you thank you for your video. We are trying to learn to make candles and soap and found your video very helpful!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Aww you're welcome little one!! I am glad that you guys found my video helpful!

[@storm3772]

I've spent the entire day searching for a tutorial on making candles and this has to be the best. thanks for sharing

[@ouroilyhouse]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jschumac0514]

Have you tried dipping the base of the wick into the wax and letting it harden before adding the remaining wax? It eliminates the need to use the hot glue gun. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes that definitely works too! It hardens quickly so that is a great option. Thanks for sharing!

[@badjujuwan]

Excellent tip! It also makes reusing the jar easier as you just need to heat up and remove the remaining wax.

[@throcmorton]

Use a close pin lay on top of jar. Place wick through hole in pin . Easy.

[@amylandry]

Is that so you don't have to use the metal disc?

[@mflores9155]

That’s so smart!

[@tabithamichel3305]

If you throw all your stuff (as long as it's metal or glass) in the oven on a low heat, you can melt the left over wax and wipe it out of there. 😊If you didn't want to throw anything out. Great video.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks for the info!

[@t3r1camp]

Great video! Love the smell of beeswax by itself, but essential oils make it so much better! Thank you for sharing!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you! Yes I agree, I love the natural smell of beeswax.

[@carmenortiz5294]

Liked the use of the small jars, since I have quite a few, that I rarely used anymore, since I now make my jams in the next size.

[@arizonakaren]

Love this video. So informative and easy to follow. It doesn't look expensive either.

[@OrchardHeight]

I've been looking for very specific candles for my alter that I knew were better than dollar store paraffin wax candles I'm really glad I looked into making my own it looks so easy! Thank you!

[@ouroilyhouse]

You are so welcome!

[@pattifloyd4651]

I usually cool my wax to 100 degrees farenheit before adding my doTERRA oils so as to not have any evaporate, helping to keep a strong as possible scent. ♡

[@ellieisbusy]

See that dip you’re getting around the wick once the wax cools? It means the temperature of the wax is too high when you’re pouring. Investing in a dedicated thermometer will really help you get those perfectly smooth candles :)

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much for the tip!

[@lucialight6096]

Leonor C. What the appropriate temperature for melting beeswax

[@ellieisbusy]

@@lucialight6096 62-66ºC

[@obscureaudios]

Leonor C. Fahrenheit? :)

[@ellieisbusy]

@@obscureaudios Google :p

[@SENelson0313]

Great video! Thank you! And adding the coconut oil is a great idea.🐝✨

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much!!

[@marthabonelli2239]

I love that you and your sister share so much details and link everything. Thank you!

[@ouroilyhouse]

You're welcome! Thanks for following along with us!

[@2AmberWolfe4987]

This is wonderful it takes no time to make❤

[@benjaminbuchanan704]

Thank you so much, this was an excellent tutorial. I will definitely be checking out your other videos and materials!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@throcmorton]

Just use close pins lay over top of candle jars putting the wicks through the hole in the pin.Easy like her great procedure!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eileencamacho2221]

Nice job! The easiest I’ve seen someone do something good. Ty

[@erincarr6029]

Thank you so much! I can't wait for my beeswax to arrive!

[@ouroilyhouse]

YAY so exciting!! You're welcome!!

[@fifisflowers]

Love The Colour of These Candles 🍋

[@brianruiz8496]

Can you be specific on the what temperature to get the wax till and when to pour the FO and the temperature to pour the wax into the jars ?

[@tinkerbell2939]

Nice video. To clean and reuse the pot you could add different oils, stir and pour into a jar. Use as moisturizer.

[@ouroilyhouse]

That is a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing!

[@mrsc5053]

You can also add a dab of Shea butter to the mix.

[@IrishHandcuffs]

Use the jar lids to center the wick. Drill a hole in the middle of the lid and screw it on.

[@aw8758]

wow thhis is way easier than other methods that use thermometers and such

[@danaandthedogs]

Great video! Thank you!! I am just getting started making my own candles.

[@AmberLReyes]

From the candles that you used in this video/the amount of wax: If you burned them majority of the day how long would they last approximately until all 4 were gone? I burn candles everyday as worship throughout my day. And it's scary the education how I'm polluting my air! So want to start making beeswax candles. Also is it possible to reuse some of the beeswax from the old candles? Would that still have the same effect of releasing healthy ions in the air?

[@HeartandSoulApothecary]

Yes read my tips on how to remelt the wax inside old container jars. 😉 and yes of course you can. Do note every time you remelt wax, it will get even harder - and burn that much slower...

[@jacquelineshewring503]

Instead of using pencils you could use 2 wooden skewers taped at one end and you slide the wick between them and rest on top of jar or cup etc. Sometimes it’s easier if both ends are taped. Do give it a try.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks for the tips!

[@merislopez722]

Hi. Does anyone know how to melt the left over of the wax so you can re use the glass container?

[@babystar20011]

On your honey vanilla candle you don’t mention needing to use coconut oil, should I still add it or is it not necessary

[@sundaysnail9298]

If you were doing this with the same size jars but you wanted each to have a different scent, could you add the oil once you have poured them into the jars? If so, do you still need around 30 drops or less? Thanks so much for the video!

[@benskiie9949]

Good question, please could you answer this!

[@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv]

Do you have a candle recipe for outdoor use. Mosquito and fly repellent

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes I do!

[@buddyblack9801]

wonderful job with your video!

[@victoriamahoney8262]

What kind of wicks are these? The link shows plenty and my I couldn't get a compatible match

[@peternicholls6532]

Made some candles today for family, using 500 grams of paraffin wax (beeswax candles on hold lol ) in a Pyrex measuring jug.. Fragrance oil was 7% working out at 35 gram weight (so using this formula is 500 x 0.07 = 35 ) so 1000 gram ( 1 kilo ) of wax, the oil would be doubled to 70 grams and so on.. I use lollipop (popsicle ) sticks to centre the wicks by drilling a hole in the middle (or use a sharp bradawl ) temperature wise I have a hand held infrared thermometer ( cheap to buy, it serves two purposes.. for making my own chocolate as well as toying with making candles :) ) heating the wax to melt point about 70 Celcius then off the heat adding the oil /stirring / letting cool to about 62 Celcius and poured into (warmed) glass jars .. once cool enough I use nail clippers to trim the wicks.. all done. The kitchen smelled so nice all day :) the fragrance oil I used is called Bibliotheque from Cosy Owl UK if want to check them out .

[@stillbee7222]

Thank you very much for sharing ALL THE INFORMATION was easy and very clear to understand.

[@ouroilyhouse]

You're welcome!

[@storm3772]

agree

[@kenycewescott1295]

Does about 10 drops of each oil apply to any amount of wax?

[@sidneymilaa]

Hello. I hope all is well. I wanted to ask. From someone with more experience than myself. How can you actually make these candles more fragrant? I failed at creating a scented beeswax candle and it came out more like the natural wax scent.

[@ouroilyhouse]

You have to add a lot of essential oils to smell them. I prefer to make candles without scent and then use a diffuser for scent.

[@karijaneify]

Many essential oils are actually toxic when burned. Sorry, I don't remember which ones. DO NOT add more and more essential oil to the wax to get a stronger throw because they can cause the wax to catch fire! There is a limit to how much oil a wax can hold - and each type of wax holds a different percentage. Essential oils are also very difficult to use productively in candles due to cost and amount of oil needed to make a decent scent throw. I don't know if they're safer to use in wax melts however, so maybe something for you to consider?

[@alisondrefahl5153]

To wash the wax out of the pan you can just pour some hot water, it melts the wax away.

[@ouroilyhouse]

I had someone else tell me this and it works so great!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SimgeEr]

Can we use this candle as a lotion candle?

[@xstaticxstatic]

would beeswax be difficult to remove from a pyrex measuring cup if I used that to boil?

[@ouroilyhouse]

It is easy to remove if you pour really hot water on it and then wipe it out with a cloth.

[@mwgib123]

to keep from wasting the oil, just soak the wick in the oil then you dont use too much

[@ouroilyhouse]

Great tip, thanks!

[@deontrabraxton]

Hi, would this tip help for woodwicks?

[@amylandry]

Why the addition of coconut oil? Great video, thank you.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Helps them to burn slower

[@LovelyJunkMailer]

Also good if u wanna get rid of bugs and flies

[@1whatever100]

what size and kind of wixs do you use?

[@ouroilyhouse]

They are linked in the description box. :)

[@asiamiller6833]

Can you use essential oils that’s used to make soap too?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes

[@asiamiller6833]

Awesome Bc I have plenty

[@djVania08]

How do you prevent sink holes / cracks? :) Thank you

[@ouroilyhouse]

To prevent tunneling, all you need to do is burn your candle long enough each time so that the entire top surface of wax is melted. This is especially important the first time you burn your candle! How long that takes depends mostly on the size of the candle. Wick size is also important.

[@sybilleakers5592]

Best tutorial😁

[@karenyeshua5086]

I was reading your links and wandered what the Himalayan salt is for please?

[@ouroilyhouse]

I use it for all my cooking!

[@arizonakaren]

I read somewhere that you should coat the wick in wax to prevent it from burning up too quickly. Is that correct?

[@lotoslotos5844]

Thanks you sweetheart heart very nice .

[@ouroilyhouse]

Most welcome 😊

[@llt4000]

I just love your videos. Thank you for teaching us all so much. Can you tell me how you get your free labels onto sticky clear paper for the candles? Is there a type of paper i need to get for my printer?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! You can buy waterproof sticky label paper. amzn.to/2KYn8h6

[@bon47ful]

Thanks for this video. Does it matter what type of coconut oil is used?

[@ouroilyhouse]

You're welcome! I prefer regular coconut oil, over fractionated coconut oil. I linked the kind I used in the description box under the video.

[@jamarmiller3608]

Hello is there any advice you can give me for using a wood wick? It won’t stay lit long I need help😫

[@ela100297]

What temperature did u add the essential oil and at what temp did u pour?

[@xz0mbg1rlxc94]

On the essential oil combinations how many drops do I do for each oil?

[@ouroilyhouse]

I do 30-50 drops total. Usually I do equal parts when doing a blend.

[@amerhonda]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I heard that candles need to be cured for 2 weeks before using them. What do you think about that? Thank you.

[@ouroilyhouse]

I used mine just a couple days after making them and they were fine!

[@amerhonda]

@@ouroilyhouse thank you very much. I will try it out 🙏😊

[@angelasterrett5584]

Could I use Jojoba oil instead of Cocunut?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes!

[@shamzy460]

I tried making bees wax candles but it had a strong scent of its own the shop I got the scents from only had like three options to pick from tea tree oil, and lemon something what scents do you recommend that works with bees wax

[@moonfanaras]

A better way to keep the wick in there and get it in the middle is to get 2 pop sickle sticks and a bobby pin for each candle your going to make, place the pop sicks one on each side on top of the candle jar, then take the bobby pin and place the wick inside the bobby pin to keep it straight that way each end of the bobby pin is touching one of the pop sickle sticks. This is the method I use when making candles and the wicks are always straight and its much easier to manage.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kb2vca]

A simpler way to keep the wicks centered is to use a clothes- pin to grab the wick and place the pin across the top of the jar or fasten a pair of chopsticks together with rubber bands with a small piece of card used as a spacer to keep the chopsticks apart and then threading the wick through the space between them. The other thing is that beeswax has itself a wonderful aroma. seems a bit like gilding the lily to add fragrance to that wax..

[@ouroilyhouse]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@kimwiser445]

Can you put the container in the freezer to get the wax out of the pan? Does putting coconut oil or essential oils in affect the shelf life of the candle? I want to make some for emergency candles also.

[@ouroilyhouse]

I find that the wax comes out the best if you pour boiling water over it and wipe it out with a cloth. The coconut oil helps it to burn a little slower. I have some that are over a year old and still fine. They last a long time!

[@countrylife8853]

How can we add color if we want to make different colors?

[@ouroilyhouse]

I would suggest using white beeswax or soy wax if you want to add color!

[@CrimsonDahliaCarnage]

Can we use foil to protect the pan?

[@daphneong8232]

Thank you for sharing! Lovely!

[@ouroilyhouse]

You're welcome!

[@beloved.mermaid]

Thank you ! This was a great video 🥰

[@MerciLopez-y3s]

Trying to retrieve the beeswax print label… can anyone help!?

[@jillianalden8040]

Hi just wondering size wick do you use please?

[@reflux043]

Does this candle recipe work for beeswax melts too?

[@ouroilyhouse]

I have a recipe for that too: www.ouroilyhouse.com/how-to-make-candle-wax-melts/

[@reflux043]

@@ouroilyhouse Thanks

[@rishamarysuting3511]

Hello...I really likes your video how to make bees wax candle...n I just want to know that does essential oils has the smell which is very pleasant n does it last longer while buring the candle????

[@ouroilyhouse]

I prefer to diffuse essential oils over putting them in the candle because it takes a lot of oils to scent the house when burning it in a candle.

[@rishamarysuting3511]

Thanks you so much💚💛💜💙

[@melodycruz6925]

Do these burn successfully? Could you add a link for the wicks you used, please? It would be SOOOO helpful 😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

Melody Cruz I have links for everything in the KZbin description below the video.

[@aspacesky]

Can you use fractionated coconut oil

[@annad1942]

great video thank you!! I am only guessing that 30 drops of essential oils is not enough to scent 16 ounces plus of bees wax candle s

[@ouroilyhouse]

Probably not! It takes a lot of oil to scent a candle. Like I said, I found that I prefer to make unscented and diffuse to save my oils.

[@annad1942]

OH AM SORRY if you got upset, I was simply saying that it takes a lot of essential oil to scent beeswax candles , and yes i think you do the right right thing to save your oils for blends. thank you best regards

[@ouroilyhouse]

Anna D Haha no worries!! I wasn’t upset at all, sorry if it came off that way!!! 😊

[@annad1942]

no problem thanks again I love bees and anything to do with what they amazingly produce!! Plus essentials oils as well

[@kenycewescott1295]

Hi! How many drops of oil do you think will scent a 9oz jar?

[@alleahsg4697]

Can i use kukui oil instead of coconut oil..

[@sylvievicenza179]

Bees wax from USA, does it exists on Amason? I saw USDA approved but it does not tell me it is from USA. I am worried that is would be cut with something else.

[@eidzi4119]

Essential oils and beeswax? This is interesting. Does it kill the smell of honey and propolis or it comes through?

[@ouroilyhouse]

No, the beeswax is definitely the main scent still.

[@beckyabbott-fyer7654]

What wicks do u use

[@ouroilyhouse]

They are linked in the description box under the video. 😊

[@Ketchme17]

You might want to add a note with some of those essential oils that they have been shown to be toxic to cats and dogs, not just from eaten or being on their skin, but inhaled as well, so some people might want to reconsider those oils if they have pets.

[@ouroilyhouse]

I have a video on this. Other than tea tree essential oil, most other oils are safe for animals to inhale. Just leave doors open so they can move further away from the smell if they wish.

[@MsShinratheZergQueen]

@@ouroilyhouse cats can't go around peppermint at all

[@karijaneify]

@@ouroilyhouse Cornell University School of Vet medicine, (and other sources that I've forgotten) now strongly advise against ALL essential oil use with cats -including diffusing. Cats lack the enzyme necessary to break down and release the constituents of essential oils, which are stored in the renal system and liver. This leads to organ failure which can take anywhere from weeks to years to show up - and it's too late by the time cats show symptoms.

[@cs_fl5048]

Beeswax isn't really that hard to clean. You simply must use a heat gun to heat it up and melt off any excess, then promptly, while it is still hot, use paper toweling to wipe out the excess. At the end, still while warm (forget trying to clean it cold) use MOLD CLEANER (widely available from candle stores and a little goes a long way!) and this will remove the wax residual and also residual dye or scent. This is sufficient for candle making even with other waxes, but some people want to go one more step, using plain rubbing alcohol to clean out the residual mold cleaner. This dries cleaner without residual oils that many people don't want to add in to their candles. Once you have done (all carefully and thoroughly) you can actually wash the container in regular dish detergent. The standard melting pots have no seams to hide residual wax. If you plan to make beeswax candles, finding coffee cans and other containers to throw away can end up being more expensive. (I keep bees, and make candles with several waxes..) If you do all of this, you could prepare food out of the same container. The secret is do the cleaning pretty warm.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you for the tips!!

[@lorriemarshall3439]

Sit the pyrex in boiling water (no water inside) and when the wax melts , wipe with paper towel

[@Tah_Dot]

I'm not having any luck with my beeswax candles, I have #3 square braided wicks but the beeswax just isn't being absorbed or evaporating from the flame. Im using 6oz hexagon glass jars that are no bigger than 2 1/2 inches in diameter and the wick is still tunneling. I dont know if the beeswax I have is just to dense or if its the wick?

[@rbeck3200tb40]

youre probably using a bad wick try a different place to get wicks from

[@Tah_Dot]

@@rbeck3200tb40 the wicks are doing fine seemingly I wonder if the wax isn't refined enough maybe? I get it locally rather than pellets you buy on Amazon

[@rbeck3200tb40]

@@Tah_Dot What do you mean "refined" ? Is it dirty and dark ? that means it hasnt been filtered well

[@Tah_Dot]

@@rbeck3200tb40 no it's tannish yellow. When I add coconut oil it turns from tan to solid white.

[@rbeck3200tb40]

@@Tah_Dot Heres all I know it is important that you choose the correct wick size for the width of the container you are using. You can find charts online to help you with this. Look up "choosing the correct candle wick size". The goal is to get the melted pool of wax to extend all the way to the sides of your container and to be about a half an inch deep, with no carbon buildup. The flame should stable and not flickering. Then you'll know you chose the right size.

[@teresarodrigues3514]

Hi I tried making theses candles I followed every steps shown here but I think I might be doing showing wrong. When my candle is in a jar and it leaves a hole in the middle and it doesn’t burn once it stops once it hits the wax in the jar? Any a suggestion?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Hmmm maybe try pouring it slower and maybe hold it sideways so it doesn't hit so fast?? I haven't had any issues with them burning. What wicks did you use?

[@Crip2Knyght]

If its leaving a hole in the middle that means the wax is way too hot. I suggest you let the wax cool down a bit more and also try not to pour too fast into your containers Also if your wick is extinguishing itself out when it gets to the wax that is a clear indication that you are using the wrong size wick i suggest you try using larger wicks in your candles

[@bimanh.saikia6600]

Good tutorial... Where can I find those empty jars for cheap..

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you! I have them linked from amazon in my description or you can find them at Walmart.

[@bimanh.saikia6600]

@@ouroilyhouse we don't have walmart here in India...thanks for the info..

[@amylandry]

Buy food in glass jars... then when the jars are empty, wash them and use for candles!

[@bimanh.saikia6600]

@@amylandry thanks Amy..

[@Victoriaearth143]

What if I want to make 2 candles? 4 oz jars

[@ouroilyhouse]

You can double the recipe if needed!

[@Victoriaearth143]

@@ouroilyhouse how many scoops of pellets would I need? Two and a half? Thanks for your quick response!

[@kagunawardena2440]

How to make.bees wax candles so.that.tunneling will not.form while burning the.candle .

[@cindymiller5696]

How would you add coloring to your candles?

[@jhondoux84]

They sell candle coloring at walmart or online

[@harrysouthwell5075]

What size wick are you using

[@ouroilyhouse]

Wick Lenght:6 inch.Base Dia:12.5mm

[@samiam7]

I made a candle using beeswax in a similar sized container, maybe a little bigger (tostitos salsa jar) I put three wicks in it. The wicks burnt down just slightly past the surface of the wax and then went out never to burn again. Got any advice as to what I did wrong?

[@countrylife8853]

Did you add any other oil in like coconut oil . For me that seemed to help

[@samiam7]

@@countrylife8853 no, this was just straight beeswax. How much coconut oil would you reccomend, like 25%?

[@countrylife8853]

@@samiam7 I wish I remembered EXACTLY what I did a few years ago, I made a tiny candle like the jars she had and all together it burned 24 to 30 hours , I lightened it in the morning then blew it out for the night and next day did the same . Later I was sad I had not written down exactly what I did, lol . But I'll try her recipe of 1 lb beeswax and 1/2 a cup coconut oil mixed in I believe it was . Just pure beeswax didn't work for me ether, had the same problem as you ;)

[@samiam7]

@@countrylife8853 alright, good to know. It's been so long since I seen this video I didn't remember she put coconut oil in it. Thanks for the tip!

[@mariapinto8003]

Nice video btw what is the volume of your mason jars

[@perrygossman2373]

Nice job, thank you

[@rahjasreign]

How many ounces are in your jars?

[@whitneyhoffman5749]

Do the candles smell like coconut with the coconut oil?

[@countrylife8853]

No not really, but if you are worried about it just use the coconut oil that smells the least .

[@kadiafontana3819]

Hi can you use soy wax instead of beeswax ?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes!

[@intanpurba8147]

Why does my wax crack after I pour it into the container and it cools down ?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Pouring it when it is too hot and pouring it in too fast.

[@intanpurba8147]

@@ouroilyhouse thank you

[@worship6645]

Hi there, thank you so much for the informative video! May I ask why you prefer doterra over Young Living? I've been researching and may want to switch from YL, but your input would be helpful! Thanks again!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Hey! I love doterra because of the way they test each oil, how they source them, and how transparent they are. After researching I found doterra oils to be the more pure and a very trustworthy company. I have a whole video on why I chose doterra you can find on my channel. If you have more specific questions feel free to email me!

[@worship6645]

Our Oily House - thank you so much Laura! Your help is much appreciated. I'm not sure if I can trust Young Living 100%. There's a lot of confusing info, especially when it comes to the legal battle where some of the YL team broke off and started doterra. I need to research more to understand who the "good guys" are...haha. That is important to me. Thank you again for taking the time to reply! I am going to check out your video on why you chose doterra. Hope you Have a wonderful day! ❤️

[@ouroilyhouse]

@@worship6645 You're very welcome!

[@vadimpetrosov]

thank you! Helped me a lot

[@ouroilyhouse]

You're welcome!

[@lashendrialewis]

Great video , thank you 😍

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much!

[@Laura01920]

What kind of glue are you using?

[@ouroilyhouse]

A hot glue gun

[@ayano22691]

heads up: the cotton wicks in the description are prewaxed with paraffin wax.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you I will look into that and change them!

[@vancass1326]

seulgi there are several youtube videos showing how to make cotton wicks are made using bee’s wax

[@sandywest4299]

tyvm

[@malek3732]

In wish tempreture we add the fragrance

[@2AmberWolfe4987]

also make sure you let the glue dry before you put the beeswax in.