{"id":41735,"date":"2021-09-03T16:13:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T15:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/guides\/how-to-make-a-beeswax-candle-beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-2"},"modified":"2025-01-29T13:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:39:17","slug":"how-to-make-a-beeswax-candle-beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-a-beeswax-candle-beeswax-candle-making-tutorial","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Beeswax Candle | Beeswax Candle Making Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/pumpkin-spice\">Autumn<\/a> just weeks away, what better way to celebrate the season than to learn how to make a Beeswax <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-summers-beach-gel-votive-candle\">candle<\/a>? As part of our ongoing \u2018how to\u2019 series in partnership with Victoria Hartley from Cosy &amp; Country, we are on a mission to help the home candlemakers get their <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-wax-melts-at-home\">craft<\/a> by providing you with creative guides and tutorials. So what are you waiting for? Here\u2019s how to make a beeswax candle!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make A Beeswax Candle | Beeswax Candle Making Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cVJ98lkY3D4?start=327&amp;feature=oembed\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-wax\/beeswax\/kerawax-2555-yellow-cosmetic-grade-beeswax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">800g Kerasoy 2555 Premium Yellow Beeswax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-containers\/glass-container---5clGabrielle\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glass Container \u2013 5cl Gabrielle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/honey\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance oil<\/a> \u2013 we have used honey in this video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Wicks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-extras\/wick-centering-tool\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Wick Centering Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/beka-bain-marie-double-walled-boiler\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Melting Jugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wooden spoon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1 \u2013 Measure the wax<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40072\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step1.jpg 1270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Firstly you will need to measure out the wax. As the containers in this <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-lavender-wax-melts\">tutorial<\/a> are 5cl each, you will need to measure out 150g of the Kerasoy 2555 Premium Yellow Beeswax.<\/p>\n<p><em>Did you know that our Kerawax is a pure and <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/tcr-series-wick-raw\">natural<\/a> beeswax product sourced from the UK and is ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-a-candle\">candle making<\/a> as well as cosmetic applications? <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Step 2 \u2013 Melt your beeswax<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40073\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-700x367.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-64x34.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2-1200x629.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step2.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Put a few inches of water in the bottom of your pan and put it onto medium heat to avoid water bubbling over the top! Pour your beeswax into the pan and slowly stir the wax. Beeswax has a high melting point so it\u2019s best to stay around the pan, break the wax apart and help it to melt.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3 \u2013 check your temperature and prepare your glasses<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40074\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-700x392.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step3.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now your wax has melted, double-check the temperature as you don\u2019t want it to be too hot. (Aim for somewhere between 68 \u2013 70\u00b0C) If your wax is too hot, allow it to <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/lake-blue-biodegradable\">cool<\/a> down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip* <\/strong>\u2013 The beeswax sets quite quickly so it\u2019s best practice to preheat your glass containers. The wax sets quickly so it\u2019s better to have a warmer glass to avoid this happening. Consider the ambient temperature of the room as well which contributes to your wax setting quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4 \u2013 Prepare your glue dots and wicks<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40075\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-1024x541.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-1024x541.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-500x264.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-700x370.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-64x34.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-200x106.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-600x317.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-800x422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4-1200x633.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step4.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking your wicks, straighten them out and grab your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/tools-equipment\/glue-dots-pack-of-100\">glue dots<\/a>, peeling off one side. Put the base of the wick against the sticky glue dot. Peel off the other side of the glue dot and place it central to the bottom of your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/reed-diffuser-supplies\/reed-diffuser-bottles\/glass-container-200ml-karen-diffuser-bottle\">glass container<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5 \u2013 Wick centering tools<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40076\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-500x263.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-64x34.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5-1200x630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step5.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking your wick centering tool, use this to centralise your wick, also helping to keep the wick in place when pouring the wax into the glass container.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip*<\/strong> You can get crafty and use pegs to hold your wick in place.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6 \u2013 Measure and mix your fragrance oil (always check flashpoints)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40077\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6-1200x676.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step6.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once again, ensure your wax is around 70\u00b0C and ensure you check your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/premium-fragrance-oils\/cosy-owl-premium-1-million-type-fragrance-oil\">fragrance oil<\/a> flashpoint. <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/all-fragrances\/honey-fragrance-oil\">Honey Fragrance Oil<\/a> is 90\u00b0C, so perfect to use with melted wax at a temperature of 70\u00b0C. For more information on the flashpoint of Honey, <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/honey\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Measure your fragrance oil (in this instance, Victoria had 150ml of wax in her jug so therefore used 10ml of fragrance oil).<\/p>\n<p>Your fragrance oil might coagulate due to the fragrance oil temperature being cooler than your wax, however, ensure to keep stirring the fragrance oil until it completely melts through. If you need to, put your wax back on the heat to help stir the fragrance oil through.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 7 \u2013 Pour your wax into the pre-heated containers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40078\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step7.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To avoid any frosting on the containers and rings, ensure you know the ambient temperature of the room, and tailor the heat of your glasses accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Pour your wax into the containers (Victoria poured at around 65\u00b0C which is slightly on the cool side). However, she ensured her containers are nice and <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-kits\/candle-making-kits\/soy-wax-mulled-wine-christmas-candle-making-kit\">warm<\/a> helping to give a nice finish to the beeswax. Now you can leave the wax to set for 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 8 \u2013 Remove wick centering tools and trim your wicks<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40079\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-700x391.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8-1200x671.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-step8.jpg 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove your wick centering tools and grab yourself a wick trimming tool. We\u2019re often asked how short to trim the wicks, aim for 5ml and no shorter or your wick could drown in the wax. If you trim your wick too high, this will make your flames too high.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40080\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-500x373.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-700x522.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-200x149.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-400x298.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-600x447.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/beeswax-candle-making-tutorial-800x596.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And there we go! You have made your very own Beeswax candles! Why not share with us your beeswax candles on social media? We\u2019ll repost the best snaps we see!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Autumn just weeks away, what better way to celebrate the season than to learn how to make a Beeswax candle? 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