How to Make Beeswax Container Candles

Beeswax can be transformed into a beautiful container candle.

Beeswax candles not only create a beautiful glow, but burn clean and do not release toxins into the air. Although beeswax can be used to make standard pillar or tapered candles, it can be exciting to make a beeswax container candle, which will glow in a similar manner as a lantern. To make a beeswax container candle, it is important to follow a few basic guidelines to ensure that the container candle will be sturdy enough to hold a light inside it.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. beeswax pellets
• Double boiler
• Large coffee can
• Water
• Balloon
• Pin
• Tea light candle

Instructions

1. Pour beeswax pellets into a large empty coffee can.

2. Place the coffee can into the top of a double boiler.

3. Fill the bottom of the double boiler half full with water.

4. Heat the beeswax until it melts completely, then remove the coffee can from the heat.

5. Blow up a balloon, and tie the end.

6. Dip the smooth end of the balloon half way into the beeswax. Remove the balloon after two seconds.

7. Allow the balloon to cool for two minutes, then dip it into the wax again as before.

8. Repeat the dipping process until the beeswax is at least 1/2 inch thick on the balloon.

9. Allow the balloon to cool completely, which can take up to 10 minutes.

10. Pop the balloon with a pin and remove the deflated balloon.

11. Pour a dime-sized amount of beeswax into the center of the beeswax container.

12. Place a tea light candle onto the beeswax dollop, and allow it to cool into place.

13. When you light the tea light candle, it will make the beeswax container candle glow like a lantern.

References

• Curbly: How to Make Teardrop Balloon Luminaries
• Beeswax Candle Works: Beeswax Information