HOW to make CANDLES| RECIPE and TIPS included!

[@melaniestewart4451]

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[@antoinette-inspiredqueen2992]

Good job!!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you! I will be updating a new candle video!

[@sharilambeth9062]

Love the idea of using paper towels for fire starters! I use cotton cloth to wipe equipment and make reusable wraps once there’s enough wax on them. (I only use pure wax without added scent oils.)

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Those are my favorite! Just pure wax! I love being resourceful! I'll have a new candle making video up soon! ~jc

[@blueridgerealtor]

Thanks for a very informative video. I’ve been making beeswax candles for over 12 years as a hobbyist. The was is temperamental 🐝

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thanks! Yes, if my room wasn't so cold I would have had an easier time 🤣 ~jc

[@kangtani_indonesia]

Thanks for sharing very useful tips

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

You are so welcome!! ~jc

[@KristenLocke]

Thank you so much for this video, I've been making candles for years using that same amber 9oz jar but I use C3 soy wax/cotton wicks and synthetic fragrance. I'm trying to switch to all either beeswax and essential oils or soy and essential oils. It's so nice that people like you are kind enough to share so many tips over years of testing to help us out!!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!!! I almost didn't post because of all the trouble I was having with the room being so cold 🤣 I have changed a few things up on my mix. I'm doing 100% American soy wax with beeswax and coconut oil! I'm also making concrete jars! I'll be doing an update video soon! Appreciate you watching and commenting! ~jc

[@KristenLocke]

@@SteadfastTrailFarm that's too cool! I subscribed so I can be around to see your update :)

[@cepaw6975]

Excellent tutorial and very thorough. Your candles are beautiful. I took a break from making candles but never made container beeswax candles before. Thank you for sharing!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!!! I love making beeswax candles! I'll be making more soon to prep for my Fall inventory. Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@kiaora90]

I enjoyed watching an excellent video. 👍👍🌾🌼🌷🌸☘🍀🌿 ❤ Happy New Year! 편안한 하루...!! ...🌷🌸⚘☘🍀🌿 ❤

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!! So happy to hear!! 😊 Happy New Year!!!

[@roriegabeler7461]

Awesome thank you so much JC😊

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!!! Absolutely!! I am excited to be sharing new vessels soon!!

[@PITTMAN277]

thank you very much for this excellent video! I typically use coconut apricot wax but I am trying out the beeswax now with essential oils for the first time. What is the actual recipe you showed in this video for the essential oil part? I think you said you used peppermint, geranium, cedar wood, and lavender? I know from researching it that you need about 40-60 drops of the essential oils but would you be willing to share this recipe with the exact amount of essential oils so I can try to make a good candle for inspiration to make my own recipes? Thanks again for all your help! I also make my own concrete jars and want top start making my own videos as well since we all learn a lot from each other!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

That is awesome! Yes, I typically use a 7% essential oil to my total weight of wax . Google is my friend lol! So For instance, I'll speak " what's 7% of 16" (oz) but I don't say "ounces"... That would be 1.12 oz of essential oils. I don't do drops because different essential oils weigh different and it can throw your candle testing and scent throw off. I'll be doing another video because I've changed up my mix using beeswax, 100% soy and the coconut oil! Still doing some testing on wicks! I almost didn't post this video because of all the trouble I was having with the temperature in the room 😂😂 I am thankful it was helpful! ~jc

[@Noemi_Sunflower]

Thank you for all the great information do you know if I can use the same type of wick for making taper candles. Thank you

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Yay happy this has helped!! Definitely need a smaller wick for taper candles . I'd start testing at 1.0mm and the wicks come on a spool .

[@adic7805]

Hello , Thank you for sharing your video! I do have some questions will this recipe work for making wax melts and pillar candlers ?

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Hi! For pillar candles I would use just 100% bees wax! I used to do wax melts and I know I added more coconut oil but can't remember the ratio! If I come across an old recipe I will let you know!! ~jc

[@traceychivers1988]

Great video. Do we need a clp label if using fragrance oils

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!! I always do ingredient list labels which I think is required for all home makers. Including City, state ,website. Of course for candles you also need a safety sticker. Hope this helps! ~jc

[@nolliesteers3083]

Good morning. Thanks for sharing

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Good morning 🌞 Thank you! You are welcome!!

[@Nina-2311]

I am also a big fan of "use what you got"😁 Have you tried using the wooden wick for candles? 🙂 Thanks for this, I'm encouraged to try again. I tried making candles with only beeswax and never added coconut oil but I will try again. I'll let you know when I do😊

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Glad it's helpful!! I haven't found wooden wicks that work with beeswax. There's something about the square braided cotton wick with the steel wire that is excellent for beeswax! Thanks for watching! Can't wait to hear when you make them!

[@Nina-2311]

@@SteadfastTrailFarm 😊

[@HomeHacks-em1zh]

How do you “put out” the candle? TIA

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

I put a top over it to cut the oxygen off :)

[@kimswrld5321]

Your candles are beautiful ❤ty for sharing

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!!! I'll be doing an update video soon!

[@mustang99ism]

Where do you get your essential oils?

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Hi! I get my EO's from Wholesale Supply Plus.

[@warlockinnature3476]

Why are you using 2 waxes?

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

2? I use local beeswax and coconut oil. The coconut oil helps the cooling process so that the beeswax doesn't crack when cooling :)

[@warlockinnature3476]

@@SteadfastTrailFarm no I meant. Why pellets and pieces from a block, is there a difference?