Beeswax Crayons DIY

 

Before making beautiful homemade crayons, use this list to ensure you have all the tools and supplies you need to get the job done.

• Food scale
• Double boiler (or boiler insert)
• Measuring cups
• Wooden spoon
• Crayon molds
• ¾ cup of beeswax
• Six tablespoons of carnauba wax
• Two tablespoons of cocoa butter
• One teaspoon of each color pigment
• Small cups or bowls (one for each color)
• Stirring utensils (one for each color)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Believe it or not, you can make these natural, beautifully-pigmented crayons in five easy steps. Follow these steps as carefully as possible for the best results.

Caution: Keep your children away from the double boiler to avoid spills and burns.

1. Start by putting the beeswax in the double boiler or boiler insert and melting it. If necessary, you can do this in the microwave, but a double boiler is the safest method to liquefy the wax.
2. Next, add the cocoa butter and carnauba wax to the already melted beeswax and let them melt together. Use the wooden spoon to stir and blend the substances.
3. Next, determine how much wax you’ll need to fill your mold. Since the weight of the substance is comparable to that of water, you can fill the mold with water and use your food scale to measure it. Use that measurement to pour the proper amount of wax into your small cups.
4. Add your pigment choices to each small cup of wax and stir until it’s evenly colored with a smooth texture.
5. Lastly, carefully pour each individual cup into its respective mold and leave it to cool. You must let the crayons cool for at least an hour, but know that they get harder and stronger the longer they sit.

After the crayons sit in the mold long enough, it’s time to take them out and test them on paper! Gently remove them from the molds, and test them yourself before handing them over to your little ones.

Crayon Molds: DIY or Buy?

While you can find a crayon mold online for relatively cheap, it’s not necessary for this project. In fact, you most likely have many items at home that’ll work just as well. You can use a silicone or plastic ice cube tray, silicone cupcake liners, or a muffin tin. No matter what you use, it won’t impact the quality of your finished product.