Prepare your double boiler with water, add the top pan to its place. Add your prepared double boiler to your stovetop.

Turn on your burner to a medium heat so that the water simmers.

Add your Beeswax to the top pan of your double boiler and wait for it to melt.

While your beeswax is melting, prepare your candle containers by putting a small dot of hot glue on the tabbed wicks and securing it to the center of your container bottom.

Once your beeswax is melted, measure the temperature of the melted wax with your thermometer. If your thermometer reads above 160°F, remove the beeswax from the heat and allow it to cool before pouring.

If you are adding citronella or any other essential oils to your candles, do so when the temperature is no higher than 160°F. This will ensure the compounds in the oils stay intact and you have a fragrance released when you burn your candles.

When your thermometer reads 155-160° F, it’s time to pour! Fill your container until there’s a half inch of headspace.

After your wax is poured, center your wicks and hold them in place by wrapping it around a pencil, fixing it between a pen and its clip, or with a wick holder. Make sure there is a bit of tension on the wick while it cools to ensure an even burn.

Let your newly poured candles cool. Be sure there is adequate space between each jar in an area without a draft. It is best to leave them in their place until fully cooled. I typically leave them on my counter overnight.

Before storing, trim wicks to approximately ½- ¼ inch.