DIY Healthy Terracotta Pot Beeswax Candle

DIY Healthy Terracotta Pot Beeswax Candle…I love easy, don’t you?

Better yet, when you can combine ease and health I’m always in!  The fact is that you rarely hear those two words in the same sentence.  I suppose that is just one reason I am so excited about this DIY project!

 

You may have been hearing that candles are toxic and been wondering why?

 

The biggest issue with candles is toxic wax and, in the case of older candles, toxic wicks.

Look out for aromatherapy candles made of paraffin—a petroleum byproduct—which releases carcinogenic soot when burned. The soot can also cause respiratory problems and will aggravate the conditions of those who already have asthma, lung, or heart problems.

Besides endangering your health and that of your family, soot from paraffin wax can cause significant damage to the inside of your house, plus your computers, electrical appliances, and ductwork.

And if that weren’t enough, aromatherapy candles that are scented with synthetic oils release microscopic particles that can cause cancer and other health problems when inhaled.

Once upon a time, many scented candles on the market contained lead-core wicks. Fragrance oils soften the wax, so the manufacturers used led to make the wicks stand firm. – Green America

 

 

 

DIY Healthy Terracotta Pot Beeswax Candle

 

SUPPLIES

1 1/2 lbs. beeswax

100% pure essential oils (for 1 1/2 lbs. of beeswax, I use an equivalent of 15ml. of essential oils)

100% Cotton Candle Wicks 8 Inch 35 Ply for Candle Pillars in 3.5 Inch Diameter (The width of the candle determines the thickness of your wick.)

Candle Wick Sustainer Tabs

terracotta flower pot or another container of approximate size. (I purchased mine from Ikea)

old slow cooker or pot.

pencil

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

• In a slow cooker or old stainless steel pot, melt the wax on low heat.  **BE CAREFUL OF HOT WAX**

 

 

• When the wax is done melting add your 100% pure essential oils.

 

 

• When the wax is melted carefully pour the wax into the terracotta flower pot.  (This is an adult job. Please use caution around children.) The candle wick may float a little but don’t worry you can finish positioning it after to are done pouring the beeswax. I also found this cute little, galvanized pot at Ikea too and just couldn’t resist!

 

 

• Center the candle wick and press it down to the bottom of the pot.  Tie the wick onto a pencil to keep the wick centered while the wax is cooling.
• Once the wax is finished cooling and hard to the touch, trim the wick to about 1/2 inch.

 

 

For all of us who want to make our homes a Peaceful Haven, we can still have cozy candles, so HYGGE on ladies!

 

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YOUR TURN…

How do you keep your home healthy and beautiful at the same time?

 

Blessings,

 

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*These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Pregnant or lactating women and persons with known medical conditions should consult a physician prior to the use of essential oils.