If you’re a fan of natural and sustainable candles, it’s time to try rapeseed and coconut wax. This blend creates beautiful, clean burning candles that last for ages!
This recipe is really simple and it only contains wax and natural essential oils. We have chosen rosemary, lavandin and ylang ylang essential oils for a fresh floral aroma.
Ready to make your own natural candle? Keep reading to try our simple recipe…
What is Rapeseed And Coconut Wax?
Rapeseed and coconut wax is a blend made up of renewable and sustainable crops of coconut oil and rapeseed oil. It is a great more natural alternative to paraffin wax.
Rapeseed and coconut wax is 100% natural and it produces a clean, even burn. It also provides an amazing scent throw and it has a very long burn time!
Let’s have a go at our rapeseed and coconut candle recipe…
Equipment:
- Digital scales
- Digital thermometer
- Silicone spatula/ spoon
- Heatproof bowl
- Plastic measuring jugs
- Glass candle container/ mason jar
- Pre waxed candle wicks
- Wick stickers
- Wick holder
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Prepare the container
- Before making the candle, make sure your container and wick are ready
- Place a wick sticker on the bottom of your wick and place it to the bottom of the container
- Lay the wick holder on the top of your container, with the wick in the centre hole
2. Weigh the wax
- Weigh the rapeseed and coconut wax into a heatproof bowl
- Heat the wax in a double boiler or place your bowl of wax over a saucepan with boiling water
- Continuously stir the wax until it has fully melted, making sure not to heat it over 90°C.
- Once the wax has completely melted, remove the bowl from the heat and leave to cool
3. Add the essential oils
- Weigh out the rosemary, ylang ylang and lavandin essential oils in a separate bowl
- Test the temperature of the melted wax, you want it to be about 70°C
- Once the melted wax has reached this temperature, add the essential oils
- Stir the mixture really well, to ensure the essential oils are fully combined into the wax.
4. Pour the wax into a container
- Test the temperature of the wax, it should be around 50°C
- Once the wax has cooled, slowly pour the melted wax into your container
- Make sure to hold the wick holder as you pour the mixture to keep the wick centered
5. Leave the candle to cure
- Leave the candle to cure for 2 weeks and trim the wick to about ½ an inch
- Test the candle by burning it for around 4 hours (you want the candle to melt to the edges)
Continue Reading
Now you know how to make a rapeseed and coconut candle, why not try more recipes?
- Have you tried a soy wax candle? Check out our simple recipe!
- Did you know you can dye candles with natural ingredients? Find out how with our blog!
- Coming across some issue with your homemade candles? Read our candle troubleshooting blog!
How did you find this homemade candle recipe? Let us know how you got on in the comments!
