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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. If you are using this process in a cooler season, find an indoor spot that receives direct sunlight.

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. 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 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. 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.

Pour it out into the molds. Just like the other method, once the wax has completely melted, pour it into the molds that you have prepared for it. 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. Only use a metal bowl for the smaller piece; don’t use plastic or glass, which might melt or shatter. 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.It is wise to begin with a small amount of fragrance – you can always add more. In general, fragrance oil should not exceed 6% or 1 ounce per pound of wax. Using Your Homemade Melts Put the solid pieces into the smaller bowl. Cut the beeswax into smaller pieces so it’s easier to melt it. 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. When making beeswax projects, I measure my ingredients by net weight. A simple kitchen scale is perfect for the job.

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. 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.

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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 Most candles (except for hand rolled sheets of beeswax used mostly for decoration) are lit at some point. They are designed to be burned.