Coconut Wax Candles Tutorial

What Is Coconut Wax Candles?

In general, coconut wax candles have gained popularity as a delightful and sustainable alternative for candle making enthusiasts. As you may begin to wonder, what are some pros and cons of using coconut wax as a raw candle supply. 

Essentially, Coconut wax is known for its renewable source and biodegradability, making it an environmentally conscious option for homemade candle enthusiasts.From the very naked eye,it is colorless and odorless form of natural wax composed of a blend of hydrogenated coconut oil and natural waxes.When selecting coconut wax as a base for making candles, coconut wax offers an excellent scent throw and long-lasting and pleasant aroma that fills your space.

What Are Some Benefit Of Coconut Wax Candles?

When collecting from nature ,it is during the hydrogenation process that purified coconut oil and wax are being filtered and cleaned ending up with biodegradable and natural wax. To put into pespective, when choosing coconut wax, you are selecting 

Furthermore, the cultivation of coconuts often involves organic farming practices,coconut being a renewable and high yield crop contribute to a more sustainable approach to the encironment. In return, we will have healthier ecosystems and reduces the impact on surrounding wildlife and habitats when making a conscious choice to pick coconut wax. 

When used to make aromatherapy candles, coconut wax offers exceptional burn performance thanks to its low melting point and high ignition temperature, resulting in stable, long-lasting candles. In return, you can enjoy the candle longer than you expected it to be.  Tipically, a normal coconut wax candle burns times in the range of 1.5 to 2 times longer compare to any other wax. 

Coconut candle wax also blends well with other waxes like soy and beeswax for creative candle options. This way it offers much more creative combination for candle makers to choose from. Moreover, coconut wax produces less soot when burned in comparison with other waxes, which makes it more environmentally friendly.The nature of coconut candle wax gives the handmade candle better color saturation and stability when burning. 

I am certain you have used up glass mason jars that are collection dust in the corner of your house. You can refurbish your jars with coconut oil and turn into handmade coconut wax candle. Coconut candles exude a fresh, tropical aroma and with your own essential oils are perfect for the early spring months. Personally, I am making mine reserved for the new year season. 

Benefits of Natural Candle Making

Health and Wellness Benefits

Crafting natural candles at home using organic and pure ingredients offers a myriad of health and wellness benefits, contributing to a cleaner and more soothing indoor environment. Here are some key advantages:

• Reducing Indoor Air Pollution: Natural candles, especially those made from coconut wax, emit minimal soot and toxins when burned. This helps in reducing indoor air pollution, promoting healthier air quality within your living spaces. 

• The Calming and Therapeutic Effects: Engaging in the process of making natural candles can have calming and therapeutic effects on individuals. The act of crafting candles promotes mindfulness and relaxation, offering a creative outlet that can alleviate stress and anxiety. 

Coconut Wax Candle Tutorials

Materials You Will Need:

• A glass container to hold and melt your wax. 
• Wax Melting Pot : A dedicated clean pot, double-boiler, or slow cooker allows gradual melting of coconut wax flakes or blocks into liquid form for pouring at around 160°F.
• Coconut Wax: Using 500g here. It is up to you. 
• Wicks: You can pick them up at local craft store. There are so many options to choose from , there are cotton wicks with metal tabs, or you can pick simple cotton wicks from Ohcans Candle
• Thermometer : to monitor the ideal temperature for pouring candles, and it is to remeber that the optimal temperature for pouring wax is below 185°F

Proper Procedures

Step 1:  preparation for candle making 

You want to set up your working area, you can lay some paper towel and clean wipes to prevent and catch any wax spills. Another good tip to keep in mind is to Open a window or use a fan to keep air circulation. You want to keep the operation space to be ventilated and clean before you begin. You want to keep all your candle making suppies organized in order. 

 Securing The Proper Placement Of Your Wick

Here we use bamboo wicks, because it is durable and clean. You can simply stick your wick on to the bottom of your glass container. You just firmly press it on to the center for 1 minute as shown below.

Step 2:Melting You Coconut Wax 

Once the wax becomes fully liquid, check the temperature is between 48°-52°C using a thermometer before adding in essential oils.Stir the mixture continuously over medium heat until the soy wax has melted into liquid wax.  Doing so prevent burning off of the scent throw. It is optional to add essential oils for beginner.  Then, carefully add in essential oils at 8-10% of the total wax weight, to achieve the desired intensity of scent. You want to porportion the amount of wax, so pour a ratio of 3 soy wax flakes to 1 coconut oil into a glass jar. You can simply combine them together. 

Step 3: Pouring You Coconut Wax into Glass Jars

You want to ensure that the temperature has cooled to between 40°-46°C. You want to hot wax to cool off before pouring into a glass contianer. To acheive a better effect, the wax may be in a thick state yet still in its liquid form before pouring. 

Step 4：Wait For Your Coconut Wax to Turn Into Candles

After you have poured your candle. You can sit back and relax. You can wait overnight before trimming off the wick to a proper length with scissors. You should trim 1~2 cm above your candle wax. Finally, your coconut candl wax to ready for storage. Personally, I wait for approximate 3 days for my handmade candles to cure before burning.  Essentially, during its candle curing process, you are waiting for the fragrance and essential oil to combine with wax. For better candle storage, you should try to store in a cool and dry cupboard or shelfs , that are away from sunlight exposure.