Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 5 oz. beeswax
- 1 oz. essential oil
- Double boiler
- Candle wick
- Glass jar
- Ribbon, silk flowers or other decorative accent
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Step 1
Put the beeswax in the top of the double boiler. Put the double boiler on the stove and melt the wax at medium-high temperature.
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Step 2
Add 1 drop of essential oil to the melted beeswax. You can add a little more oil for a stronger scent but never add more than 1 oz. of essential oil to 1 lb. of wax.
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Step 3
Pour the wax into the glass jar. Insert the candle wick into the melted wax before it hardens.
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Step 4
Hold the wick in place until the wax hardens enough for the wick to stand on its own.
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Step 5
Decorate your candle by affixing a ribbon now, a photo label, silk flowers or any other accent that catches the eye.
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Step 6
Let the wax cool completely for 12 to 24 hours before you light it for the first time.
