These DIY pressed herb candles are perfect for anytime of year because they are created with evergreen herbs which are always available. Using beeswax or soy wax, canning jars, evergreen clippings, and essential oils, these candles make for beautiful handmade gifts and home decor that brings the outdoors in.
Since I began working at a local apothecary here in Portland, Oregon, I’ve fallen in love with candle making. Last year I made up some Pressed Herb Candles using lavender and mint from my garden and they turned out beautifully.
I’m starting my holiday gift making early this year and decided to make up some more but with a ‘winter’ twist using pressed rosemary and essential oils to create an evergreen scented candle. As it turns out, I think they would be welcome in my home (and by my friends!) any time of year. They should even do a pretty good job at keeping mosquitoes at bay in the summer.