Simple Beeswax Candles Using Essential Oils

[@SunflowerToshaDiys]

Beeswax purifiers the air by itself. Love making melts.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

So much better than typical candles that add toxins to the air!

[@SunflowerToshaDiys]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse facts 💯 👏 thanks for sharing

[@susanmecimore2133]

When you buy beeswax from Amazon and hobby lobby, etc. there are no regulations on what is mixed into the beeswax. May say 100% beeswax - but you never know. Plus, this is an incredibly expensive way to make candles. Your best bet - to make sure your beeswax is not “filled with toxic stuff” - you are better off buying your wax from local trustworthy beekeepers. Plus, your cost would go down. Only saying this because you all talk so much about “chemicals”, etc. Just thought I’d share this. I do like your candles.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

That’s actually really helpful to know. And why does this not surprise me?! We actually became beekeepers ourselves so will have access to our own, but thank you for sharing this for others who will view the video!

[@liamsummers4791]

I learned this the hard way. Claims to be organic and triple filtered. It smelled vile. Looked on the back and it was made in China... they have very different regulations to us in the UK and the US. I haven't used it and will be sending it back for a refund. I've found a local farm that sells it and have bought it from source now. If it doesn't smell mildly of honey, it's not the real deal. Anything super strong, plastic or burnt scents have been around pesticides etc

[@PamelaNjeff]

Awesome job…I’m going to try this! Thank you ladies!

[@anmoljain6905]

Loved the energy

[@joanr7982]

Thank you, I miss candles so I decided to make my own.

[@anmoljain6905]

Superbb

[@deborahhowlett6807]

Just curious, why don’t you mix the oils in with the wax and coconut oil before pouring it into the jars?

[@colleencondon6690]

Am making a batch while watching this. Needed to know about essential oil dosage. Thank you for posting

[@sandibiquet7656]

Ever since I was pregnant with my 1st child 33 years ago, I became very sensitive to smells and still am. I will make some homemade candles. I do diffuse but have never tried candle making and it really is easy. Thank you!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We’re very sensitive to them as well! Good luck with the candle making. It’s super simple!

[@jukes243]

I just purchased a couple of pounds of "organic" beeswax from Etsy. I hope it's the real deal as I am allergic to chemicals as well. This will be my first time making candles. I won't be adding EO's as those fragrances can sometimes trigger allergic reactions. I'm thinking the fragrance of beeswax, coconut oil, and honey will be sufficient enough to add warmth and a sense of well-being to my home.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It will be great!

[@ltlwlwl5057]

I'm not allergic to anything.... I just absolutely hate all the chemicals. I make all of my family soap and cleaner needs. My husband was/is very impressed with the amout of money we save by removing chemicals from our household.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

That’s awesome! It’s definitely much less expensive!

[@jasonstouder1171]

Thank you. Did i see that you added the essential oils to the top of the candle? I figured youd have to mix it in the wax.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It did get stirred into the wax, but honestly, it would still work if you don’t. It’s the warmth of it that releases the smell so even just sitting on the top would put smells into the air. I’ve actually added drops to the top of my candles (after they’re dry) in the past if I want it to be a bit stronger at times.

[@earthangelalchemy]

Incorrect way to incorporate essential oils

[@worthybookjourney3231]

What size wick do you use for this size jar? I am brand new. Haven't even bought my stuff. I am just trying to find out how to and what I need. The wick size seems to be important from what I have watched so far but nobody is saying how to figure that out, And last question, what is the temperature for adding the essential oils?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It just needs to be tall enough for the container you are using. It will sit on the base and needs to raise an inch above the top to be safe. If the container is very big, consider using 3 or more wicks. I added the oil when it was starting to cool a bit but not solidifying yet.

[@rosederrett1805]

How big where the jars that you used?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

In this video we used pint jars 😊

[@WhisperGentleman]

Can you put a scent on a candle that you dip instead of in a glass?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

You can add the oils into the melted wax before you dip them. Should work the same way.

[@WhisperGentleman]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse thank you

[@HappyMomma563]

You don’t mix the essential oils inside? Just put it on top?

[@annemurrell6419]

Can I use fragrance oil with bees wax ?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Sure can. We stick to EOs simply for a cleaner product (a lot of fragrance oils are endocrine disruptors and even carcinogenic) but it will work just the same.

[@redmorgan6761]

Thank you for acknowledging a soy allergy! I am deathly allergic to soy also. I have recently started making beeswax candles because my husband loves candles and would buy them and burn them in the house without realizing they were soy candles. I am breaking him of buying them by making my own but getting a good enough scent for him has been a chore. I only use essential oils for scents and due to a coconut allergy I can't add coconut oil to my candles

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It so wish I could have soy candles because there are so many great smelling ones made with essential oils. I’m glad you figured it out though!

[@redvermeerc]

Nice tutorial. I think cassia is the Latin name for cinnamon.

[@JuliaShonka]

I think she was talking about "acacia".

[@wyliedank3868]

Why not put essential oil in the main melting pot? Thank you for the video.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I simply do it after so the temperature has dropped.

[@daniellelucy6056]

It will degrade the quality of the oils (the more they heat up, the quicker they lose their therapeutic properties). Adding when warm vs hot is better.

[@aaliyahsmith-israel5802]

Can you use shea butter instead of coconut oil?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

You could try! I think it’s quite a bit thicker/denser but it might just melt down and pour just fine. If you try it, let me know how it goes!

[@aaliyahsmith-israel5802]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse okay thank you I will😀

[@DH-qz2so]

Years ago, our church put in a request in the Bulletin, to kindly not wear perfume/strong scent... I stopped wearing perfume years ago...I am not allergic, but do not like the strong scents. re: candles: could one put the scent right into the pot of melted wax, prior to pouring?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I’ve never heard of a church requesting that! Yes, it can go directly in the pot if the candles are all going to be the same. We did two different blends so we mixed in the container.

[@madelienebutcher6982]

How long did this take you from start to finish?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

When I’m not filming…it really only takes about 30 minutes because you have to melt and fill the jar before it starts setting up again.

[@revonda5204]

Thank you for sharing. I wish more people understood that many people are allergic or whatever to most perfumes and fragrances. I've angered some people when I've said that certain stores in the mall or businesses should be banished from the earth! 😁. They don't understand how they impact many people. I believe its affecting more as we are exposed more frequently to chemical fragrances. I can't walk down a detergent aisle without getting a headache. I was surprised to hear you can't handle soy candles. Wonder if it has to do that soy is most often a GMO product....🤔. Good to hear about adding coconut to extend burn time. Thanks agsin! ❤👍

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I’m with you on banishing them from the earth! Lol. Thanks for watching!