How to Make a Beeswax Candle
At Beelite our molds come pre-split with a piece of starter wick, rubber bands, and a wick holder(bobby pin)
- Choose a safe and stable location to set up your wax melter (crockpot, deep fry pot, double boiler, tank) Gather your supplies like rubber bands, wick, and a wick holder.
🐝 Ideal Beeswax Melting Temp for Candles:
145°F to 175°F (that’s about 63°C to 79°C)
🔥 Some Quick Tips:
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Never exceed 200°F (93°C) — Beeswax starts to degrade, darken, and lose its natural honey scent if overheated. Burnt beeswax = sad bees and sad candles.
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Aim for around 165°F (65°C) when you're just melting it for pouring. This is the sweet spot: smooth, pourable, and keeps the wax’s natural beauty intact.
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Use a double boiler setup or a temperature-controlled melter to avoid hot spots.
Want to get real pro with it? Stir gently while melting to prevent hot pockets, and always use a thermometer (infrared or probe-style) to keep things precise.
2. Wick the mold using a wicking needle or sewing needle. You want a fairly pointy end to help push through the rubber.
3. Place rubber bands around the seams of the mold. Center the wick and place a bobby pin or other wick holder on to keep it center. Spray with a release agent.
4. Gather a pot of liquid beeswax and pour into your mold
5. Allow the wax to cool and harden for 2-3 minutes before pouring more wax into the mold's top, a process known as "capping the candle." This step compensates for beeswax shrinkage as it cools.
6. Once the wax has fully cooled and solidified, remove the wick holder and bobby pins. Carefully separate the mold seams to release the candle.
7. Gently pull out the candle, trim the wick to 1/2 inch, and stand the candle upright. Voilà! You have successfully crafted your own candle.
Check out our comprehensive guide on choosing the right wick.
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2 comments
I am really struggling with air bubbles in my beeswax candles. there are so many recommendations for pouring temperatures. can you please tell me what your recommendation is for pouring temperature of beeswax? also does adding dye affect the pouring temperature or problems with air bubbles
darlene
Hello, I am just learning container candles (Soy wax) but have always been more interested in learning how to do Beeswax candles.
Could you perhaps direct me somewhere that might offer a starter kit? I do appreciate your time.
Robert
Robert payne
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