It has been so very dry where I live lately…but today, we finally got some much-needed autumn rain! It was the perfect time to pull out this Autumn Rain candle and light it to add to the cozy vibes of the day.
For these candles, I combined beeswax, a bit of coconut oil, and essential oils for a natural scent option. (Make sure you do your due diligence in choosing ethical essential oil companies to buy from).
The essential oils I used to emulate the scent of autumn rain (after some experimentation) are ylang ylang, juniper, cypress, grapefruit, and frankincense. To me, this combination evokes the sweet, earthy, and green scent of rain on autumn leaves. That fragrance is a very special sort of magic, isn’t it?!
Here is how I made the candles, if you want to try making your own!
Making 6 4-oz candles—
Materials:
Double boiler (optional)
Wick positioners or popsicle sticks
3 cups beeswax pellets
¾ cup coconut oil
Essential oils:
Ylang Ylang – 40 drops
Cypress – 40 drops
Juniper berry – 25 drops
Grapefruit – 15 drops
Frankincense – 20 drops
(I recommend combining your essential oils beforehand in a glass eo jar to let the scents mix and do their thing before making the candles!)
Method:
Prepare your area; wax will be dribbled! Protect your work surface if you prefer.
Melt the beeswax pellets and coconut oil in the double boiler (can also be microwaved). While they melt, prepare candle jars with wicks, using positioners or popsicle sticks.
Once the wax is melted, remove from heat and carefully add and stir in essential oils. They will not mix or dissolve completely, but will disperse well enough with mixing.
Carefully pour hot wax into jars. Allow wax to cool and set nearly completely before topping with optional adornments. (I used juniper berries and autumn leaves!)
((A trick to avoid wick tunneling: pour the candle wax about half to three-quarters full and allow to cool a bit (you might put them in the fridge to speed up the process). Using a toothpick, poke three or four deep holes into the mostly-set wax and then pour the rest of the hot wax on top. This helps the wax to settle flat and not tunnel around the wick, for some reason!))
Trim wicks and allow candles to cure for a minimum of 24-48 hours before burning. (Longer is better!)
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