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How to Make Homemade easy non-toxic Beeswax Candles

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Homemade Beeswax Candles

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Learn how to make simple Homemade beeswax candles that only require 1 ingredient. Not only are these a great way to add some warm color to your space but they have a natural sweet scent which make any spot in your home feel cozy.

Where Do You Buy the wax for Beeswax Candles?

You can purchase raw beeswax from your local beekeeper or order it off Amazon. I’ve done both and both work great but there is a slight difference in scent and time.

Local Beekeeper

If you choose to get beeswax from your local beekeeper then you’ll most likely need to clean it. This is especially true if you want the most bang for your buck. Although it takes a bit more work, this is my preferred way because its inexpensive and you get a much stronger sweet beeswax scent.

Amazon

During the mess of 2020, my honey hook-up was completely SOLD OUT of EVERYTHING so I was glad to have a back up. In this case, I like using Beesworks beeswax pellets when I’m in a rush or all out of my stash because I know this is a quality product. It’s still 100% pure beeswax and with zero additives so it’s just like buying the stuff from your beekeeper but without the additional work of having to clean it. However, I’m not sure if I’m being biased here but I feel it doesn’t have as strong of a scent as the stuff you get straight from the beekeeper.

4 lit homemade beeswax candles in 4 different sized ball mason jars set on top of a black stove top in a 5th wheel camper with 2 olive wood cutting boards displayed behind the beeswax candles against the backsplash.

How to find a Bee Keeper

If you’re in the U.S. or Canada then you can find a local (and certified) beekeeper by searching the National Honey Board website here. Don’t be discouraged if the first company you call doesn’t have beeswax, it took me about 5 tries before I found my go-to guy.

Why You Should Switch to Beeswax Candles

Poisin! – Most of the candles sold in stores are made from paraffin which can be extracted from coal or wood but most of the paraffin is extracted from petroleum.

stay with me here, I have a point, I promise.

A 4 year study done by a University in South Carolina concluded that “petroleum based candles produced various alkanes, alkenes, toluene, benzene (a carcinogen) and some other chemicals…”

Purify The Air – According to countless sources, beeswax candles are said to purify the air because they produce negative ions. Negative ions are naturally abundant in nature which is why we feel happier around flowing waters, surfing the waves, climbing mountains, or just being in the forest.

to put it simply,

beeswax candles = chill vibes bruh

Now, these claims have never actually been confirmed but herbal medicine is said to NOT be effective either, so you can be the judge on this one. Whether the claim “beeswax candles produce negative ions” is true or not, I for one, can vouch that EVERY SINGLE TIME we light our beeswax candles, everyone’s mood improves.

2 lit homemade beeswax candles in green glass that were purchased from the Target dollar spot set on top of a vintage wood burning stove and lit in the middle of the night so all you can see is the warm color of the beeswax candle flame lighting up a glimpse of the jars and stove.

Tips for How To Use Beeswax Candles

  • As part of our bedtime routine, I like to light a beeswax candle because it sets a calm tone throughout the room and the kids watch the light-show flicker off the walls as they slowly drift to sleep
  • Feeling intimate? The warm color from these beeswax candles makes everything romantic and the lighting only compliments your skin tone.
  • Want more DIY’s? Then try out my viral No Sew Baby Wrap Carrier
  • Watch this Youtube Short to see how cinematic these candles can make life.

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Ingredients for Homemade Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles

These DIY beeswax candles are so simple and only require 3 items to make.

  1. beeswax
  2. candle wic
  3. heat resistant jar
  4. (optional) candle wic stickys
picture of bee math. beeswax picture plus candle wic photo plus glass jar equals beeswax candle

How to Clean your Beeswax

Step 1. (if you purchased beeswax that’s already been cleaned then scroll down to Instructions for How to Make Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles). First, add some water to a pot.

step 1 of how to clean beeswax. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com pouring 64oz's of water from a half gallon ball mason jar into a copper bottom pot.

Step 2. Then add your raw uncleaned beeswax to your pot of water.

step 2 of how to clean beeswax. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com adding dirty beeswax a copper bottom pot that is partially filled with water.

Step 3. At this point, set your pot on the stove and turn the heat to the lowest setting. (this step takes a really long time because you only want the beeswax to melt so low and slow is the name of the game here because we don’t want this stuff burning even a little bit)

step 3 of how to clean beeswax from the blog thetattooedmomma.com is a stovetop burner set to the lowest temperature

Step 4. once your beeswax has completely melted into the water, move the wax away from the heat and let it cool completely. (If I have room in my fridge, I like to put the pot in the fridge to make the cooldown period go faster)

step 4 of how to clean beeswax. image from thetattooedmomma.com showing a refrigerator with the caption "tip: place pot of melted beeswax in fridge to cool quicker"

Step 5. As soon as your beeswax has completely hardened back up, pry the hardened wax out and pour the excess water out. (remember that there is still water underneath the wax so be careful when pulling the wax out.)

Step 6. Now flip the hardened beeswax over and scrap the imperfections away.

Step 7. repeat steps 1-6 until the beeswax is to your desired cleanliness. It usually takes me 3-4 rounds to get it clean enough.

step 8 of how to clean beeswax. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com showing how different 3 round of beeswax cleaning can look. photo on the left is very dirty beeswax, middle photo being a dull brown color, and last image on the right showing clean beeswax with a slight cloudy color

Instructions for How to Make Homemade Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles

The hardest part of anything new is the thought process before you actually do it. After making these non-toxic beeswax candles in the comfort of your home, you’ll think “why didn’t I do this sooner, that was so easy!”

Step 1. Add your clean beeswax to a double boiler.

(If you don’t have a double boiler, no worries, I’m gonna show you how to make one. put some water in a pot then add a glass (or metal) bowl on top of the pot. viola, you have a double boiler)

still confused? watch this Youtube Short on How to Make Double Boiler

Step 2. add the wick

While the beeswax is melting, prepare your jars by adding the wicks. You can go about this in a few different ways. The first way is by hot-gluing the the wicks down. Two is using candle wick stickies or the third option is wrapping the wick around a pencil to keep it in place.

I’ve used all 3 methods but using the wick stickers is the only way for me now because its a fool proof way of making sure those things stay put exactly where I place them. The problem with using hot glue is that sometimes the wax is so hot that it remelts the hot glue then all that hard work of gluing them down was “aaaall for not” (in my Queen Elinor voice from the movie Brave). The issue with not using any type of glue and just wrapping the wick around a pencil/stick is that

A. it takes a lot of hands-on time and B. it has about a 50% success rate.

step 1 of how to make beeswax candles. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com showing how to put the candle wick in the candle jar using stickers for candle making. first image showing the sheet of circle stickers, second image is Rachel placing sticky on the metal part of the wick which is found at the bottom, and the 3rd image is rachel placing the wick in the bottom of the jar.

Step 3. Pour the melted beeswax in the jars

Once the wax has melted completely, you can begin pouring it into the jars. It’s nice to have dedicated tools for each hobby but I don’t so you’ll see me using one of our drinking cups to do this step.

Step 3 of How to make beeswax candles. rachel is pouring the cleaned melted beeswax into the glass jars.
Step 3 of How to make beeswax candles. rachel is pouring the cleaned melted beeswax into the glass jars.

Step 4. Secure the wick (optional)

After the wax is poured into the jar, you might notice that the tops of the wicks do not want to stay where you put them so if you have the budget or are going to be making candles a lot then I suggest investing in some candle wick holders. But an alternative to this is making your own hillbilly engineered candle wick holders using items from around your house. My favorite things to use to keep the tips of the wicks in place are paper clips, binder clips, and pencils.

Step 4 of How to make beeswax candles. 3 beeswax candles in green glass jars with various items like a binder clip, paper clips, and a pencil holding the wicks in place with the caption "homemade candle wick holders"

Step 5. Light Those Beeswax Candles!

Finally, the best part of all is getting to light your freshly made beeswax candles! As soon as they have cooled down you can begin using them.

GIFTS!!!

This project is also a fantastic gift. I keep a few of these on hand to give away to guests or bring with me as a hostess gift. They are also a great way to elevate Christmas presents and your loved ones will enjoy receiving a homemade beeswax candle for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Birthdays. Remember that we all are guilty of judging a book by it’s cover so the wrapping job is very important here. Add a scrap piece of fabric to the the top of the lid and secure it with a coordinating ribbon or bow for some added presentation.

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Items You May Need!

a curation of amazon finds for items you may need to make beeswax candles. photo includes items like: yellow beeswax pellets, candle wicks, glass bowl, wick holders, wick stickers, paper clips, bee themed fabric, and glass jars.

FAQ

Where do I find a beekeeper?

Go to honey.com and click on the locator tab to find a beekeeper nearest to you.

Can I use metal containers for my candles?

Yes, metal containers are generally safe for candle making, in addition to glass and ceramic.

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How to Make Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles - easy

photo of 3 orangey-yellow candles makde from beeswax and molded to look like honey comb.

How to make simple Homemade beeswax candles that only require 1 ingredient. Not only are these are a great way to add some warm color to your space but they have a natural sweet scent and are an easy way to make any spot in your home feel cozy.

Prep Time 1 hour
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty Beginner

Materials

  • beeswax
  • candle wicks
  • glass, ceramic, or metal containers
  • pencils, paper clips, or binder clips
  • (optional) candle wick stickers

Instructions

    How to Clean your Beeswax (if you purchased beeswax that's already been cleaned then scroll down to Instructions for How to Make Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles).

    Step 1. First, add some water to a pot.

    Step 2. Then add your raw uncleaned beeswax to your pot of water.

    Step 3. At this point, set your pot on the stove and turn the heat to the lowest setting. (this step takes a really long time because you only want the beeswax to melt so low and slow is the name of the game here because we don't want this stuff burning even a little bit)

    Step 4. once your beeswax has completely melted into the water, move the wax away from the heat and let it cool completely. (If I have room in my fridge, I like to put the pot in the fridge to make the cooldown period go faster)

    Step 5. As soon as your beeswax has completely hardened back up, pry the hardened wax out and pour the excess water out. (remember that there is still water underneath the wax so be careful when pulling the wax out.)

    Step 6. Now flip the hardened beeswax over and scrap the imperfections away.

    Step 7. repeat steps 1-6 until the beeswax is to your desired cleanliness. It usually takes me 3-4 rounds to get it clean enough.

Instructions for How to Make Homemade Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles

    Step 1. Add your clean beeswax to a double boiler. (If you don't have a double boiler, no worries, I'm gonna show you how to make one. put some water in a pot then add a glass (or metal) bowl on top of the pot. viola, you have a double boiler)

    Step 2. add the wick. While the beeswax is melting, prepare your jars by adding the wicks. You can go about this in a few different ways. The first way is by hot-gluing the the wicks down. Two is using candle wick stickies or the third option is wrapping the wick around a pencil to keep it in place.

    Step 3. Pour the melted beeswax in the jars. Once the wax has melted completely, you can begin pouring it into the jars. It's nice to have dedicated tools for each hobby but I don't so you'll see me using one of our drinking cups to do this step. 

    Step 4. Secure the wick by using paper clips, a pencil, or a binder clip to keep the tip of the wick in place.

    Step 5. Let the beeswax harden

    Step 6. Light your beeswax candle!

    Notes

    • if you would like a scent other than pure beeswax then try mixing in a little cocoa butter, coconut oil, almond oil, shea butter, or play around with a few drops of essential oil. I like to start with a quarter cup of oil/butter then add more as needed. for the essential oils, just 3-5 drops per candle is enough.

    my favorite scents to mix with the sweet smell of the beeswax are:

    • cocoa butter and lavender essential oil
    • lemon essential oil
    • chamomile essential oil

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    https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/0206030-soybean-candles-for-healthy-life-and-well-being.html

    https://pathwaysmv.org/the-truth-about-beeswax-candles-2/

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    Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

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    Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

    Once you see how easy this homemade mayonnaise recipe is to do at home, you won’t ever want the store bought stuff again.

    homemade avocado oil mayonnaise recipe in a tall mason jar and on the tip of a kitchen aid immersion blender

    1 Minute Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    Mayonnaise is one of those things we don’t really think about making ourselves which is crazy because it literally takes about a minute to do. I find myself making this recipe about once a week since it’s that simple and I can bet you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.

    Why you should make this homemade mayonnaise recipe

    If you look at what the store bought mayo is made of you’ll see they have some pretty poor ingredients. In fact, the number one ingredient in most store-bought mayonnaise is soybean oil and in case you thought soybean oil was healthy, here’s a reality check – it’s NOT!

    New research from UC Riverside shows that “soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression.” – source

    homemade mayo ingredients: organic mustard, 100 percent pure avocado oil, fresh lemon juice, Himalayan sea salt, and a farm fresh egg displayed on top of a wooden cutting board

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    Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Ingredients

    Avocado Oil – I like using avocado oil because it has a light flavor so you won’t be overwhelmed by the difference in taste compared to the store bought mayo you might be used to. If you don’t have avocado oil then you can use grapeseed, safflower, or olive oil instead.

    But olive oil can have a strong and overpowering taste than what most people would prefer. So if it’s you’re first time making homemade mayonnaise I would recommend one of the other listed oils I’ve mentioned or at least starting off by mixing half olive oil and half one of the other oils together.

    Mustard – The true way to make mayo is with Dijon Mustard but I rarely have that on hand so most of the time I just use the regular.

    If you aren’t a fan of mustard ,don’t worry because you wont taste it in the final product but mustard is needed to keep the mayo mix from breaking because….well because Science. It is possible to make this without the mustard but it’s one of the ingredients that makes this recipe fail proof.

    Later on down the road if you feel you’ve mastered this recipe then try it without the mustard if you still aren’t diggin’ it.

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    Lemon Juice – if you don’t have lemons on hand you can substitute with lime or white wine vinegar.

    Salt – Recently I learned the salt is what makes the mayonnaise thick so don’t skip this part. I use Pink Himalayan salt but any salt will do.

    Egg – Although most recipes use the egg yolk only, in this recipe we’re using the entire raw egg because it comes out the same anyway. It also saves time from having to separate the egg because “ain’t nobody got time for that” plus there’s no egg waste. (but if we’re being real here, if you were to use only the egg yolk then it would might as well be called Aioli)

    How to Make this Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    The steps I’m about to show you are EXACTLY the way EYE (I) make mayonnaise and it has ALWAYS worked. This is important to note because I’ve had a lot of people thank me for this recipe but at the same time a lot of people really mad at me for “doing it wrong”. check out the hilarious comments on my mayonnaise Tik Tok video here.

    Pour the Oil. Pour 1 cup of oil into your mason jar.

    Add mustard, lemon juice, and salt.

    Raw Egg. Add the whole raw egg (minus the shell – come on now).

    Immersion Blender. Place the immersion blender all the way to the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Begin blending and slowly pulling the immersion blender up as each part below it turns white. You are done once all the oil has become mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When I originally uploaded this homemade mayo video to Tik Tik, I didn’t expect it to take off. But it became viral instantly and the questions FLEW IN!

    Why did my mayonnaise turn yellowish? It can look a yellowish if you added a little too much mustard. If I’m being true to my recipe then you should add 1 teaspoon mustard but I usually just give the bottle a small squeeze to save on time and dishes.

    What is the fridge life? The longest I’ve kept this homemade mayonnaise in the fridge for has been 3-4 days because I make it as I need it but one google source says “if you ferment the mayonnaise for 6 hours, it will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator”. Here is the source for that and she even shows you how to ferment it.

    “aren’t you worried about salmonella poisoning?”

    Aren’t you worried about getting salmonella poisoning from using raw eggs? Yes! – If I didn’t trust my source then that would be a big concern but since I get my farm fresh eggs from my own chickens, I know I keep a tip top coop and very healthy chickens.

    Why would you use the whole egg when you’re supposed to only use the yolk? Because I do what I want Karen but also because one day I forgot to separate the egg yolk and decided to just go with it since I wasn’t about to dig it back out. And you know what happened? It still became mayonnaise and I lived happily ever after because I saved time and didn’t waste an egg white 🙂

    Why aren’t you drizzling the oil? That is the correct way to do it. All I have to say to this “question” is that the way I did it made mayonnaise just like I wanted it to. Also that 6+3=9 and so does 5+4; there isn’t a single right way to do something.

    There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to how you cook

    Do I have to use avocado oil? No, you can substitute the avocado oil for grapeseed, safflower, or olive oil but olive oil can have a strong and overpowering taste than what most people would prefer. I haven’t tried coconut oil yet but I have seen it done so that’s a fun option too!

    What brand is your immersion blender and what kind of attachment are you using for it? It’s a basic Kitchen Aid one that I purchased at Walmart a couple years ago. Here is the link to it. As for the attachment, I’m just using the same attachment that came with the machine.

    Do I have to use the whole egg? No, you can use 1 whole egg or just 1 yolk or even just 1 egg white for this recipe.

    Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    Instructions:

    Add the oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and raw egg to a tall jar.

    Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and pulling up as the oil turns white.

    Tools:

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup oil
    • 1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular)
    • 2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar)
    • 1 tspn salt
    • 1 whole raw egg

    Directions:

    1. Add all the ingredients to the jar (order doesn’t matter)
    2. If the mustard, salt, egg, and lemon juice haven’t settle to the bottom of the jar then push them to the bottom with your immersion blender.
    3. Place your immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and begin pulling up slowly as the oil beneath the blender blade turns white.
    4. You are done once all the oil has turned to mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

    Notes:

    Keep mayonnaise in an air tight container and store in fridge. Your mayonnaise won’t look pearly white because of the mustard in this recipe.

    Yield: 1 cup

    Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

    homemade avocado oil mayonnaise recipe in a tall mason jar and on the tip of a kitchen aid immersion blender

    Delicious homemade mayonnaise in less than 1 minute. Once you see how easy this mayo is to do at home, you won't ever want the store bought stuff again.

    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute
    Total Time 1 minute

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oil
    • 1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular)
    • 2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar)
    • 1 tspn salt
    • 1 whole raw egg

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to the jar (order doesn't matter)

    • If the mustard, salt, egg, and lemon juice haven't settle to the bottom of the jar then push them to the bottom with your immersion blender.

    • Place your immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and begin pulling up slowly as the oil beneath the blender blade turns white.

    • You are done once all the oil has turned to mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

    Notes

    Keep mayonnaise in an air tight container and store in fridge. Your mayonnaise won't look pearly white because of the mustard in this recipe.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    16

    Serving Size:

    1 tablespoon
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mg
    Cuisine: condiment / Category: homemaking

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