How to Make a Candle at Home Using Spicy Chai & Beeswax

[@sewnblessings]

My mother is going to love this candle for Christmas. I can't wait to learn how to make it!

[@CharleneSandoval-e5t]

I will be on. Can't wait!!!❤

[@sunnylove7456]

Thank you! I truly enjoy your wealth of knowledge, creative ideas and always your beautiful energy 😊♥️

[@Aromatics]

Thank you so much!

[@tkarimitchell4623]

Awesome! Congrats on the new premier, Karen! TK😇

[@Aromatics]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Uviursi]

So excited

[@Aromatics]

We're excited too! See you soon.

[@3Tourmaline]

I'll be here, thank you!

[@BonnieParry]

Love this and your products are amazing!

[@daniellerucker7153]

I'LL BE TUNED IN....

[@Aromatics]

See you there :)

[@GailPochylko]

Loving my candle. Seeing the candle size that one bag of pellets makes along with the Essential Oils and other ingredients needed really spoke to me on how the price of candles is justified. I used to think that natural candles were a tad pricey but not anymore. Also pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make/customize that I doubt I’ll ever buy a ready-made candle :) . The pellets on their own smell amazing. Thank you.

[@Aromatics]

So glad you're enjoying your candle! Thank you for sharing!

[@jenniferwilliams6334]

Sooo pretty!!

[@deniceburyn]

Quick question Karen, I read a few years ago that essential oils all burn at different burn points, and so it wasn’t a good idea to use them in candles as it could be toxic as they burned. do you have any comments about that?

[@Aromatics]

Great question! It is not something I am personally worried about, and have not had any negative experiences. However, if one wants to leave out the essential oils, the aroma of the beeswax is beautiful all by itself (:

[@KathrynFisher-jf4yx]

What size candle wick do I use?

[@Aromatics]

The wick is pre-waxed and tabbed, 8" long, thick gauge wick with a 3mm diameter, and a 19mm base.

[@deeholm1644]

I would think you could also make wax melts to use in an electric lighted holder. A small ice cube tray might work as a form.

[@Aromatics]

Absolutely! DIY wax melts are becoming more and more popular. Love the idea of using an ice cube tray as the mold (:

[@Aromatics]

By the way the wick is pre-waxed and tabbed, 8" long, thick gauge wick with a 3mm diameter, and a 19mm base.

[@ktwobears361]

Can we use expired essential oils in candles?

[@Aromatics]

Great question! As long as the oils you are using have been stored in a cool, dark place, and are newly expired, that is just fine (: Once an oil is more than 2-3 months past expiration, we would put these in your cleaning bin for DIY surface sprays etc.

[@Kimberley.EmpowerHER]

Does candillia wax be used for those of us who make and use vegan products?

[@Aromatics]

Candelilla wax, Carnauba wax and soy wax would all be great options!

[@turtlecreekretreat]

In my 15+ years of candlemaking experience, I find the amount of essential oils used is way too high for that amount of wax. These are very highly concentrated essential oils & even 1/2 that amount would be a bit much.

[@dancingdark4527]

What do you suggest because I just made this candle and it still smells faint. Haven’t burned it yet but not sure it even covers the beeswax scent.

[@turtlecreekretreat]

@@dancingdark4527 Beeswax has such a nice strong scent naturally... it would take alot to cover that. And to do that is a waste of these precious essential oils (& precious beeswax) & potentially dangerous/flammable with that amount of oil per # of wax. I would use a more neutral wax like soy & use 1/2 the amount of essential oils

[@dancingdark4527]

actually now that I've burned it a while the scent is ok...and to be clear I used only 25 drops of each to instead of 45. It worked out:) @@turtlecreekretreat

[@Aromatics]

These are great thoughts! I like your idea of a more neutral wax, especially if you are wanting the essential oils to be more aromatic (: Or, you could just do a beeswax candle and not add any scent at all. The natural aroma of beeswax is beautiful and can be quite calming!