3 Ways to Use Beeswax in Your Holiday Decorations
If you’re looking for a way to bring a natural, golden glow to your home this season, beeswax is your secret ingredient. Here are three creative ways to use beeswax in your holiday decorations—all simple, sustainable, and stunning.
1. Hand-Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles for the Table
There’s no denying it—candlelight makes every Thanksgiving table more inviting. Making your own beeswax candles lets you add a personal, handmade touch to your holiday meal.
How to do it:
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Melt beeswax pellets in a double boiler over low heat.
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Dip cotton wicks into the wax, letting each layer cool before dipping again to build thickness.
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Once cooled, trim the wick and gently straighten the candles.
Arrange them in brass or wooden holders along your table runner, surrounded by eucalyptus, mini pumpkins, or cranberries. The subtle honey scent will mingle beautifully with your holiday feast.
Pro tip: Wrap a small bundle of herbs—like rosemary or sage—around the candle base with twine for a rustic farmhouse look.
2. Beeswax Leaf Bowl Centerpiece
This one is pure autumn magic. By combining real fall leaves and beeswax, you can create a delicate, glowing bowl that looks like it’s made of golden foliage—perfect for holding acorns, dried flowers, or small candles.
How to do it:
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Collect clean, pliable fall leaves (maple and oak work beautifully).
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Inflate a balloon and brush melted beeswax over a section of it.
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Press leaves onto the waxed area, then brush another layer of beeswax on top to seal them.
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Once hardened, pop the balloon and gently peel it away.
The result? A natural, softly luminous bowl that captures the essence of fall. Place it at the center of your holiday dinner table for a handmade touch.
3. Beeswax Pumpkin Luminaries
Instead of carving pumpkins this season, try turning them into soft, glowing luminaries using beeswax! The warm amber light pairs beautifully with autumn’s rich colors.
How to do it:
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Cut the tops off small pumpkins and scoop out the insides.
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Melt beeswax and pour it into the hollow pumpkin, leaving about an inch from the top.
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Add a wick in the center and let it cool completely.
Once set, you’ll have a natural, honey-scented candle that glows right through the pumpkin’s skin—perfect for a Thanksgiving mantel or tablescape.
Tip: Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the wax before it cools for a subtle seasonal scent.
A Golden Glow of Gratitude
This Thanksgiving, trade in synthetic décor for something simple, natural, and meaningful. Get creative with the malleable, water-proofing properties of beeswax to create a holiday centerpiece that will unite the room around delicious meals together.
