Babybel® Wax Candle

How to make a Babybel® Jar Candle

I have a story about Babybel® cheese. Lately I have been buying the big packs to put in the lunches that I meal-prep for. I got to thinking about the wax. Could you melt the wax into a candle?

I often bring Babybel® cheese to work with me and share it with the little girl I take care of. One day I said, "You know what? We should try making candles from this wax."

Well it turned into a fun project, saving all the wax for a couple of weeks. Her parents even went out and bought some so we could get as many as possible. It helps to have some extras in case you need them for your jar size.

On the big day, we melted the wax down in a double boiler and added cinnamon scent to it. Then we set a wick in the jar and poured the melted wax in. We let it set up for about an hour and voila! A pretty red candle that smells good.

I thought I'd better look up what was in the wax of Babybel® cheese before we burned it. And what do you know - it's actually a thing scientists have tested! At least now I am confident it's okay to burn the candles. It is mostly made from paraffin and a couple other waxes that are totally safe.

So now, when we get down to the waste-not-want-not philosophy, it's possible to get a lot more bang for your buck when buying Babybel® cheese. Lol!!

I am super excited about how this experiment turned out. Give it a try. I think this would be a great way to keep emergency candles around too! 

~ Dana

 

Babybel® Wax Candle

Supplies
40 or more Babybel® cheese wax wrappers
a 4-ounce canning jar
20 drops cinnamon essential oil
1 pre-made candle wick with a tab
double boiler

Instructions
1. Melt the wax in a double boiler. Add the cinnamon oil and remove from heat.

2. Set the wick into a 4-ounce jar, with the tab on the bottom.

3. Carefully pour the wax into the jar. Allow to sit at room temperature to harden.

4. Trim the wick so 1/2 inch is showing above the wax.


Printable Crafting Page 

Babybel Cheese wax jar candle page

copyright 2025, Dana Meier, My Olde Country Home

My Olde Country Home, volume 2
Dana Meier is a caterer, cookbook author, online content creator and purveyor of historic crafts in Washington state. Her first cookbook was published in 2023.

My Olde Country Home cookbook series:
Vol. 1 - Olde Fashioned Christmas Desserts
Vol. 2 - Vintage Cookie Recipes 

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