How to Make Candles Using Coconut Oil

Capture the smell of a coconut in a scented candle.

The odor of coconut conjures up several tropical, sun drenched scenes for beach loving individuals. This pleasing odor can be captured and spread throughout the entire home by lighting a coconut aromatherapy candle. These candles can safely be made at home with coconut essential oil, which can be purchased at craft and department stores, and other easy to obtain ingredients to create an inexpensive tropical paradise in any environment.

Things You'll Need

• Newspaper
• Candle molds
• Cooking Oil Spray
• Soy wax shaving
• Double boiler
• Cooking thermometer
• 10 drops coconut essential oil
• Bamboo skewer
• Wicks

Instructions

1. Lay several newspaper over a designated work area. This will protect any surfaces from becoming covered by the wax and will also make clean up much easier.

2. Cover the inside of three to five candles molds with a layer of cooking oil spray. This will help the wax release from the mold more easily.

3. Pour two cups of soy wax shavings into the upper portion of a double boiler.

4. Fill the bottom portion of the double boiler half full with plain water.

5. Heat the soy wax in the double boiler over medium heat until the wax is completely melted and has reached 175 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be measured with a cooking thermometer.

6. Remove the melted wax from the heat and allow it to cool to anywhere between 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

7. Add 10 drops of coconut essential oil to the wax. Stir the ingredients carefully with a bamboo skewer.

8. Allow the wax to cool until it reaches anywhere between 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit before pouring it into the candle molds.

9. Leave the candles to cool for five to 10 minutes before placing the straightened wicks into the candle. Place the wick as close to the center of the candle as possible.

10. Allow the wax to settle for 12 to 24 hours before removing the newly made candles from the molds. If the wick migrates from the center during this time, move it back into place with your fingers.

Tips & Warnings

• Any left over wax can be reheated to 190 degrees Fahrenheit and used to fill in any sink holes that were created in the center of the candle during the cooling process.

References

• Aromatherapy At Home: Aromatherapy Candle Recipes
• All Soy Products: Making Soy Candles for the Home