Today I’d like to share with you a purifying DIY candle recipe made with simple, non-toxic ingredients, beeswax and coconut oil. You can optionally add some dried flowers for decoration. This candle burns very cleanly and more slowly than other candle materials. It will not emit harmful chemicals like those found in paraffin wax and metal core wicks.
These are perfect for around the house or for any meditation or manifestation practices you may be participating in.
In our online store, we have varieties of wax sourced from ethical bees and vegans. We also have 4 varieties of dried flowers.
Beeswax is a classic choice that has been used in candles for years. It burns slowly and evenly without producing soot or harmful by-products. Beeswax candles help remove unwanted odors from a room. When burning it can also produce a spectrum of light similar to that of the sun, which can be soothing to the body and mind.
Candle options for candles
- Organic yellow beeswax lozenges are sourced in the USA and are certified organic. These are very convenient and easy to measure for any skin care or DIY application. They are perfect for making candles, body butter, balms and more.
- White beeswax lozenges they are similar to yellow lozenges, except that they have been naturally cleaned with charcoal to remove any flavor or color. This is the perfect solution for any DIY applications where the finished products are colored.
- Texas Beeswax comes in one pound blocks from local apiaries. It is dark tanned and aromatic with the natural aroma of honey and wild flowers. When included in skin care products, the wax’s nutrients and protective antioxidants help restore moisture to your skin and create a barrier to prevent environmental damage. If used in candles, in addition to helping to purify the air, this wax imparts a rich honey floral scent.
Carnauba Wax, our vegan The selection of wax is sustainably sourced from Brazil, from its leaves Copernicia cerifera tree. It is the hardest wax available with a melting point of 180 F (82 C). Our carnauba is T1, the highest grade available. It is perfect for cosmetics, food and craft applications. When using Carnauba wax in place of beeswax, it should be used in a different ratio for candles. 75% oil and 25% wax is better for a carnauba wax base than the 50/50 ratio of the beeswax recipe.
The other ingredient in this candle recipe is coconut oil. A fruit oil that has stood the test of time as a skin care favorite. Used in wax, this oil is pure with no harmful byproducts. It also lasts 50% longer than paraffin due to the slower burning of its fatty acids.
DIY Non-Toxic Candles Recipe
Components
- 4 oz beeswax lozenges, yellow or white
- 4 oz coconut oil
Materials:
- Wick of your choice
- The fuse is standing
- Glue dots to hold the wick in place
- Containers of your choice: glass jars or tins are a common choice
- Using a double boiler over low heat, melt the beeswax and coconut oil. This takes about an hour.
- Prepare the glass jars by attaching the base of the wick with a dot of glue to the center of the bottom of your jar
- Secure your wick to the wick base
- (Optional) Mix with fragrance oils of your choice
- Pour your candle mixture into your jars or molds
- (Optional) Add dried flowers to the top of the poured candle, making sure to keep them away from the wick
- Allow the wax to fully set, this may take a few hours
- Once fully set they are ready to use!
Recipe video
And there you have it, some simple, soothing and non-toxic candles. Use them to clean your space and share them with your friends and family.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe! If you have any questions or comments, please comment below.
