How to Make a CBD Candle: Try the Vanilla Nights CBD Candle Recipe
If aroma therapy is part of your nightly wind-down routine, there’s one last frontier you may not know about. CBD candles assist with deep, restorative relaxation. Lighting up a candle is the best way to get CBD benefits without ingestion. However, keeping candles stocked can get expensive. The fix? Learn to make your own CBD candle. That’s exactly what we’re showing you in this post.
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What Is a CBD Candle?
A CBD candle is a scented wax candle infused with cannabidiol (CBD) to create a calming, relaxing environment. Fans of these candles find that they provide many of the therapeutic benefits of CBD without the need to actually take it orally. A relaxing CBD candle can either be infused with oil or isolate powder. As the CBD candle burns, it releases cannabinoids and terpenes into the air. While the experience is soothing, there’s no concern about intoxication.
CBD candles can be tailored to meet a number of wellness needs. For example, you can add various essential oils that are associated with benefits for relaxation, mental clarity, mood, and well-being. You can also simply add fragrances that you find pleasant to give your home a fresh, inviting scent. The best way to combine CBD with your favorite scents for self-care is to make a homemade CBD candle. Keep reading for a very basic CBD candles recipe anyone can try.
CBD Candle Recipe: Learn How to Make the Vanilla Nights CBD Candle
Our 16-ounce Vanilla Nights CBD candle is the perfect first-time DIY CBD candle. A few notes before you dive in! While DIY candlemakers can choose to infuse their CBD candles with CBD oil or isolate powder based on preference, our recipe below uses CBD oil. We have also chosen to use beeswax as a candle base instead of soy or paraffin simply because we enjoy the clean, long-lasting burn of beeswax.
You can also choose soy wax or coconut wax. They retain scent well and are compatible with CBD oils.
Materials
- Thermometer
- Double-boiler pan
- 16-ounce mason jar
- Cotton candle wicks
- Wick holders
- Metal stirring spoon or spatula
- Drop cloth (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound of beeswax
- 60 to 120 milligrams of your favorite CBD oil
- 15 drops of vanilla essential oil
Instructions
- The first step is clearing a space in your kitchen. Consider putting down a drop cloth or towels to protect cabinets and countertops from hot spills and splatters.
- Next, measure out a pound of wax to be placed in your double-boiler pan.
- Allow the water in your double-boiler pan to reach between 170 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Confirm the temperature with your thermometer. Stir occasionally to help melt the beeswax.
- Once the wax has melted, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to around 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- When it reaches this temperature, add your CBD oil. Use your spoon or spatula to help blend the oil until it’s fully integrated into the wax.
- Next, add the vanilla essential oil. Blending CBD oil and essential oil thoroughly is important because this helps them disperse evenly once the candle is lit.
- Your candle is now ready to be poured! To do this, add your cotton candle wick to the bottom of your mason jar.
- Apply the wick holder to ensure the wick will remain in place as you pour the wax in the next step.
- Carefully pour the cooled CBD-infused wax into your mason jar. A slow, steady pour is important for preventing air bubbles. Your candle will also look smooth and even if you pour slowly and methodically.
- If you’re going to reapply the mason jar’s lid, be mindful not to pour beyond the upper edge of the jar’s rim. However, you can easily slice overflowing wax from the top of the jar at the end if needed.
- Setting a homemade CBD candle takes a full day. Avoid the temptation to “check on” the candle. Handling the mason jar while the candle is setting can cause cracks and blemishes.
- After 24 hours, remove the wick holder to trim the wick to a usable height. You can now safely use your candle!
Tips for Best Results
DIY CBD candles are surprisingly simple. While even novices often have great luck with their first attempts, there are some extra tips to know about for great results. If you want to be precise with wax weight, use a food scale to measure out a full pound. However, there’s no pressure to purchase a special scale just to try your first CBD candle recipe.
While this recipe is intended to make a single 16-ounce CBD candle, you can also divide the wax formulation to make several smaller candles. For example, you can divide the recipe into four 4-ounce mason jelly jars to make tealight candles.
Temperature matters: Don’t overheat the wax, or the CBD will degrade. When adding CBD oil, try to keep it below 70–80°C (158–176°F). A typical dose is 100–300 mg of CBD per 100 g of wax, but this can be adjusted based on the desired effect.
If you’d like to add a pop of color to your Vanilla Nights CBD candle, consider adding candle dyes. Many people also color their CBD candles naturally using beet powder, green tea, and marigold powder.
What CBD Oil Is Suitable for Candles?
When making CBD candles, it’s important to choose the right type of CBD oil to ensure their effectiveness and safety.
1. Isolate or Broad Spectrum CBD Oil
It’s a good idea to use an isolate or broad spectrum oil without THC. This keeps the scent neutral. CBD isolate is pure cannabidiol with no other cannabinoids. Broad spectrum CBD contains other cannabinoids (but no THC), which may enhance the benefits through the entourage effect.
2. Carrier Oil
CBD is typically infused in a carrier oil like MCT (coconut), grapeseed, or olive oil. MCT oil is best for candles, as it’s light and blends well with wax.
3. No Flavorings
Avoid CBD oils with peppermint, citrus, terpenes, or other essential oils, because they can interfere with the candle’s scent or irritate when burned.
Examples of Good CBD Oils for Candles
Safety Considerations When Making DIY CBD Candles
Remember to never leave your CBD candle unattended while it’s burning. In general, candles should only be burned for one to three hours at a time. With CBD candles being so great for inducing relaxation, it’s so important to blow out your candle before you feel yourself drifting off to sleep. Of course, anyone who uses candles regularly needs to be diligent about routinely checking fire alarms in the home to make sure all batteries are working. Finally, it’s important to know that there are no studies on the safety of burning CBD candles around children and pets. Use judgment and caution!
Final Thoughts: Learning How to Make CBD Candles Is Fun and Easy
Is it time to bring your nightly self-care routine up a notch? In addition to letting you flex your creative muscle, DIY CBD candles can help you save a ton of money. If you’re someone with a candle addiction, it only takes some high-quality wax and top-grade CBD oil to have an endless supply of relaxing, gorgeous-smelling candles.
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