How to Make a Candle at Home Using Spicy Chai & Beeswax
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Learn how to make candles at home with expert aromatherapist Karen Williams. This DIY candle, featuring the delightful Spicy Chai with a Citrus Twist recipe, will fill your space with warmth and aroma. Follow the steps for creating your very own candle with black pepper, clove bud, ginger, and uplifting wild orange oils. Crafted from all-natural beeswax, this candle creates a cozy, festive ambiance, perfect for DIY candle enthusiasts.
Plus, as a bonus Karen will show you how easy it is to recreate the Spicy Chai with a Citrus Twist recipe in your favorite diffuser, allowing you to enjoy this incredible aroma in two unique ways: as a DIY candle, and as a diffuser blend!
Scroll down for step-by-step instructions for this simple candle DIY & diffuser blend.
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Spicy Chai with a Citrus Twist Candle Directions Ingredients, Supplies & Directions
Ingredients & Supplies:
• 45 drops (2 mls) Black Pepper Oil
• 45 drops (2 mls) Clove Bud Oil
• 45 drops (2 mls) Ginger Oil
• 45 drops (2 mls) Wild Orange Oil
• 8 oz Beeswax Pellets
• Container for melting beeswax
• Double boiler
• Glass Candle Jar - 8 oz
• Glass Stir Rod or Stainless Steel Spoon
• Hemp Wick
• Label
• Your Favorite Diffuser
Directions for the Candle:
1. Prepare Beeswax: Measure 8 oz beeswax pellets using a kitchen scale or by filling an 8 oz candle jar twice. Place in a suitable container for melting (e.g., glass measuring cup, tin can).
2. Set Up Double Boiler: Position the beeswax container in a pot with simmering water, filling the pot only 1/4 full. Ensure no water spills into the beeswax.
3. Melt Beeswax: Allow beeswax to fully melt in the double boiler (about 10-15 minutes).
4. Prepare Essential Oils: Combine essential oils in a glass container and mix thoroughly with a glass stir rod or stainless steel spoon.
5. Anchor Wick: Dip the wick’s metal end in beeswax and position it at the center-bottom of the 8 oz jar. Press down with stir rod to secure.
6. Blend Beeswax & Oils: Remove melted beeswax from heat. Let cool slightly, then mix in essential oils until well combined.
7. Position Wick: Wind the top of the wick around a stir rod or chopstick to center it. Place the rod on the jar’s rim.
8. Pour Beeswax: Carefully fill the jar with the melted wax mixture, ensuring the wick stays centered.
9. Set Candle: When wax has hardened, release the wick from the rod and trim it to 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Allow the candle to cure for 48 hours.
10. Usage Tips: Label your set candle. For optimal burn, melt the candle to its edges on the first use. Enjoy!
Directions for the Diffuser Blend:
1. Fill your favorite diffuser with the proper amount of water.
2. Drop the essential oils directly into the diffuser. Use 2 drops of Black Pepper, 2 drops of Clove Bud, 2 drops of Ginger Oil, and 2 drops of Wild Orange Oil.
3. Power on your diffuser and breathe in the soothing aroma.
My mother is going to love this candle for Christmas. I can't wait to learn how to make it!
I will be on. Can't wait!!!❤
Thank you! I truly enjoy your wealth of knowledge, creative ideas and always your beautiful energy 😊♥️
Thank you so much!
Awesome! Congrats on the new premier, Karen! TK😇
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it
Loving my candle. Seeing the candle size that one bag of pellets makes along with the Essential Oils and other ingredients needed really spoke to me on how the price of candles is justified. I used to think that natural candles were a tad pricey but not anymore. Also pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make/customize that I doubt I’ll ever buy a ready-made candle :) . The pellets on their own smell amazing. Thank you.
So glad you're enjoying your candle! Thank you for sharing!
I'll be here, thank you!
Love this and your products are amazing!
So excited
We're excited too! See you soon.
I'LL BE TUNED IN....
See you there :)
Sooo pretty!!
Quick question Karen, I read a few years ago that essential oils all burn at different burn points, and so it wasn’t a good idea to use them in candles as it could be toxic as they burned. do you have any comments about that?
Great question! It is not something I am personally worried about, and have not had any negative experiences. However, if one wants to leave out the essential oils, the aroma of the beeswax is beautiful all by itself (:
I would think you could also make wax melts to use in an electric lighted holder. A small ice cube tray might work as a form.
Absolutely! DIY wax melts are becoming more and more popular. Love the idea of using an ice cube tray as the mold (:
By the way the wick is pre-waxed and tabbed, 8" long, thick gauge wick with a 3mm diameter, and a 19mm base.
Can you use this recipe and make wax melts instead of a candle? I have curious pets and don’t dare have an open flame
What size candle wick do I use?
The wick is pre-waxed and tabbed, 8" long, thick gauge wick with a 3mm diameter, and a 19mm base.
Does candillia wax be used for those of us who make and use vegan products?
Candelilla wax, Carnauba wax and soy wax would all be great options!
Can we use expired essential oils in candles?
Great question! As long as the oils you are using have been stored in a cool, dark place, and are newly expired, that is just fine (: Once an oil is more than 2-3 months past expiration, we would put these in your cleaning bin for DIY surface sprays etc.
In my 15+ years of candlemaking experience, I find the amount of essential oils used is way too high for that amount of wax. These are very highly concentrated essential oils & even 1/2 that amount would be a bit much.
What do you suggest because I just made this candle and it still smells faint. Haven’t burned it yet but not sure it even covers the beeswax scent.
@@dancingdark4527 Beeswax has such a nice strong scent naturally... it would take alot to cover that. And to do that is a waste of these precious essential oils (& precious beeswax) & potentially dangerous/flammable with that amount of oil per # of wax. I would use a more neutral wax like soy & use 1/2 the amount of essential oils
actually now that I've burned it a while the scent is ok...and to be clear I used only 25 drops of each to instead of 45. It worked out:) @@turtlecreekretreat
These are great thoughts! I like your idea of a more neutral wax, especially if you are wanting the essential oils to be more aromatic (: Or, you could just do a beeswax candle and not add any scent at all. The natural aroma of beeswax is beautiful and can be quite calming!