Jan 4, 20224 min read

DIY Christmas Scented Candles

lingredients

1 pound beeswax

1/2 cup coconut oil

6 mason jars, 4 oz (or 3, 1/2 pint mason jars )

Candle Wicks

Metal pitcher or old coffee tin

Large pot that will fit your metal pitcher (or metal container you are using)

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DIY Christmas Scented Candles

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Diy Christmas candles are made using natural ingredients and scented with essential oils for a healthier cozier home. Using essential oils in candles is a wonderful way to receive aromatherapy benefits and purify the air in your home. I love making homemade gifts using essential oils. Everyone loves them; they are practical and very thoughtful. Making up a simple Christmas gift basket is by far my favorite way to give presents during the holidays or for birthdays. I’ll usually make two or three different recipes to add to the basket, then, depending on the season, add in a candle or two for a unique finishing touch. Adding essential oils to candles is a great way to scent the candles without using synthetics or artificial fragrances. Candle-making may seem intimidating at first, but contrary to popular belief, it is actually a straightforward process and will make an excellent present for anyone on your list this year. The two candle DIY methods shared here will be the easiest candles to make and are the perfect Christmas blends to add to your holiday season. The beauty of DIY Christmas essential oil candles is that you can customize the scent however you want. I love to add my favorite Christmas blends for a festive holiday scent this time of year. pin it for later scenting christmas candles Essential oils are very concentrated. When using a diffuser to disperse oils, 5-8 drops will generally be more than enough. However, this is not the case when it comes to candles. When mixed with soy wax or beeswax, the concentration of essential oils, compared to artificial fragrances, will need to be at least doubled or even tripled in some cases to get the same scent. How to Make Candles PauseUnmute Loaded: 99.96% Remaining Time -0:08 I recommend using 15-25 drops of essential oil in a 4-ounce candle. This amount, in general, seems to release the perfect amount of Christmas scent to fill the air. Adjust the amount of oils for your preference. When in doubt, use less. One more note on scented candles: I’ve had people reach out to me for alternative ways to scent candles, so they don’t have to use so much oil. A simple alternative to adding essential oils to your homemade candles is to leave them unscented altogether. Then, run a diffuser in your home to get the scent you desire while the candle gives off the cozy warm feel we all have come to love. Diffusers only need a couple of drops of oils, compared to an 8 oz candle which calls for 40 drops. essential oils in candles Any essential oil can be used to scent your homemade Christmas candles. It really just depends on preference and the scent you are going for. Make a blend of essential oils or use a single oil. Some essential oil brands are stronger than others, so the number of oils you use may need to be adjusted accordingly. For example, if you make a candle and feel it is not strong enough, you can remelt the wax, add more essential oils, then let it cure again. Some of the most popular essential oils to use in candle making are rosemary, wild orange, lavender, grapefruit, lemon, clove, and cinnamon. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Get my full disclosure here. diy essential oil candles ingredients 1 pound beeswax 1/2 cup coconut oil 6 mason jars, 4 oz (or 3, 1/2 pint mason jars ) Candle Wicks Metal pitcher or old coffee tin Large pot that will fit your metal pitcher (or metal container you are using) Bamboo Skewers or pencils Essential oils (my favorite combinations are listed below) instructions Add the beeswax to a metal pitcher or metal can. I suggest using a metal container, old popcorn tin, or similar that can be thrown away or set aside exclusively for candle making. Cleaning wax out of dishes is next to impossible. Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil. (Basically a makeshift double boiler) Reduce heat to medium and occasionally stir until beeswax is melted. Take care to ensure no water splashes into the beeswax container. Once the beeswax is completely melted, remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil. (The coconut oil will help the beeswax burn slower, making the candle last longer). Secure a wick at the bottom of the mason jar with a bit of glue and then fill with the melted wax and coconut oil. Leave about an inch of room at the top of the jar. If using essential oils, add 15-30 drops of essential oils into each 4-ounce jar. Finally, using a pencil or bamboo skewer, lay it horizontally across the top of the jar. Wrap the wick around the skewer to center it in the candle. The wax will take about 24-48 hours to fully harden; after that, trim the wick down to 1/2″ and it is ready to light.