Mini Pumpkin & Apple Candles

These mini pumpkin and apple candles make cute autumn decorations that double as essential oil diffusers. You’ll also love the sound of a real fire crackling and snapping as the wooden wicks burn!

Pumpkin & Apple Candles

Time: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients & Supplies:

• Mini pumpkins, gourds, squash, or apples
• Wooden candle wicks (these can be found on amazon.com)
• Beeswax Pellets
• Essential oils (see blend suggestions below)
• Small autumn-shaped cookie cutters (optional)
• Sharp paring knife and/or pumpkin-carving tools

Instructions:

1. Melt 1/3 cup (25 g) of beeswax pellets in a microwave, or use a double boiler. A DIY double boiler can be made by placing a heat-proof glass measuring cup in a pan of water. Place the beeswax pellets in the measuring cup, and heat over medium heat.
2. While the beeswax is melting, cut out a hole in the pumpkin, gourd, squash, or apple. We used small autumn-shaped cookie cutters to start the cutting process and give the holes some character. We found pumpkin-carving tools helpful for carving holes in the mini pumpkins.
3. Once you have the holes cut out, set up the wood wicks inside, and cut to about 1/2″ (1 cm) above the pumpkin or apple. You’ll want to double up the wood wicks (2 per candle) for the best continuous flame.
4. Once your wicks are cut, soak them in the melted beeswax for 5–10 minutes as you keep the beeswax hot.
5. Pull out the candle wicks, and place them on a paper plate. Match up the pairs (according to size) and place them in the candle wick holders that came with the wicks. Then place them in the pumpkins/apples, and pack beeswax pellets around them to hold them in place and fill the holes.
6. Add 15 drops of essential oil to each candle (see blend suggestions below). Then pour the melted beeswax into each candle until all have been filled.
7. Allow candles to cool before using.

Essential Oil Blend Suggestions:

*Cassia can be used instead of cinnamon.
You can also use the essential oil autumn blends we used in our room sprays. Just double the recipes for use in the candles.

Safety Note: Make sure to keep an eye on these candles while they are burning or place them in a heat-proof (or candle-approved) glass container while burning.