Beeswax is a common natural wax used to make these types of products. But, they can be made with other materials too such as soy wax. It is a good idea to gather all of your materials before starting this project. Wax can be messy. Spreading newspaper or freezer paper on the counter to create an easy to clean work space is advised. Wax melt burners are a popular way to add fragrance to your home. They offer a variety of benefits over traditional candles or diffusers. First and foremost, wax melt burners are incredibly versatile. They come in a wide range of designs, from traditional to modern, so you can choose one that fits your style and decor. Additionally, wax melt burners are easy to use. Simply add a wax melt to the burner and light a tea light candle underneath. As the wax melts, it releases its fragrance, filling your home with a beautiful scent. The easiest and most common way to use your melts is with a burner. They are specifically designed for this purpose and are not subject to over heating. Remember, we only need to melt the wax – it does not need to be boiling hot. Slowly melt the beeswax over the boiling water. Monitor its state as it melts. Wait for the beeswax to completely melt out, while doing so, look out on the water level, making sure that more water is added in case it starts evaporating.

You need clean beeswax to make melts. When buying commercial beeswax – it is usually clean and ready to use but you pay more for the convenience. Here are the primary materials you need to make your own beeswax melts. This recipe includes coconut oil too and I feel that combination makes the best product.A wide range of essential oils and fragrance oils are used when making homemade wax melts. Color is sometimes added for a visual effect but the focus is always fragrance. Homemade Wax Melts are Safer for Some People Can you use a wax melt without a burner? Sure you can. Place your melts in a wide mouth glass jar (mason jar) and sit in a pot with water.

To achieve the goal of melting the beeswax in a way that it can still be useful, make sure that it is set on the right amount of temperature. Its melting point is at 62-64.5 °C. Beeswax becomes brittle once temperature drops down below 0°C. Take note that we have to avoid putting the wax on a higher temperature as heating it above the desired heat causes discoloration and boiling will eventually ruin the quality of the wax. Does melting beeswax need the use of any equipment? Coconut oil is semi-solid if the room is cool and becomes a liquid when temperatures are warm. But, even when solid it is easy to measure and use. Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils Start this process earlier in the day to take advantage of direct midday sun. Don’t wait until the late afternoon or evening. When making beeswax projects, I measure my ingredients by net weight. A simple kitchen scale is perfect for the job. Put the solid pieces into the smaller bowl. Cut the beeswax into smaller pieces so it’s easier to melt it.

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Not every spot is suitable for a candle with a live flame. Of course, this does not mean you should not take some precautions. Spilled wax can make a mess – even if you don’t get burned. Unbleached natural beeswax has a slight honey smell. If you want a different fragrance, choose a strong scent such as peppermint, pine needle or orange. How Much Fragrance Oil to Use in Your Beeswax Melts There have been a lot of inventions on how to conveniently melt beeswaxes. The conventional method works, undeniably. But melting beeswaxes is a lot more convenient with a lot of inventions and variations of beeswax liquefiers and melting tanks to use. These tanks are digitally controlled and are using a stainless steel and highlights insulation for safe and eco-friendly heating processes. Is it really needed? Not really when you’re only needing a small amount of beeswax to melt. But if you’re into the business, it might save you time and energy to invest on a good Beeswax melting tank or machine.

The type of fragrance oil or essential oil used will play a role in the amount needed. Also, personal preference matters too – you may not want a strong scent. Although Beeswax is known for its wonderful uses, not knowing how to deal with it when it’s hot can pose a lot of danger. Beeswax may be a natural wax produced by worker bees, but it is still a wax, and we need to know how to carefully handle it when it’s hot. There are numerous styles of electric wax burners to chose from and they may be the safest option. However, some users enjoy the elegant clay burners with tealights.Much more than its uses for skin care and treatment, most of these require the beeswax to melt before it can be incorporated into something else. If you do not have a scale – no worries. You can measure your ingredients and use a ratio. For example, in this recipe you want twice as much beeswax as coconut oil. Coconut Oil Before we dig in any deeper, let’s make sure that you know exactly what beeswax are. Scientifically called cera alba, beeswax is a natural wax famously produced by honeybees. In the eight wax-producing glands in the abdomen area of the worker bees, these waxes are formed into scales and are discarded in or at the hive.