If you could bottle up the feeling of a peaceful walk through the woods, this DIY pine candle would come close.

With the grounding aroma of pine and the simplicity of natural ingredients, this DIY Pine Candle is the perfect way to bring the forest indoors.

There’s something about the crisp, earthy scent of pine that brings instant calm and clarity, like a forest walk in the middle of winter.

This DIY Pine Candle captures that feeling in a cozy, natural way. Using real pine needles and pure pine essential oil, this project makes a beautiful gift or a refreshing addition to your own home. It is also perfect for Christmas time!

Skip the synthetic fragrances and other toxins in store bought candles, this homemade pine candle is so easy to make and works great! Here is my recipe that you’ll want to use over and over again!

Why Make a Pine Candle?

Pine essential oil is known for its grounding and cleansing properties. It can help freshen indoor air, lift low moods, and support deep breathing.

Pair that with the subtle beauty of pine needles and a natural wax base, and you’ve got a simple but powerful piece of forest magic.

It is also perfect during Christmas time or as a DIY gift!

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DIY Pine Candle Recipe

Here is how to make your own! I used about a cup of wax, so this will make an 8 ounce candle.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 cup soy wax (or beeswax)
Pine needles (trimmed and clean)
Pine essential oil (120 drops or 15 drops per ounce of wax)
Candle wick
Candle jar
Green candle coloring (optional)
Wick holder or chopsticks

How to Make Your Pine Candle

Add your wax to a heat-safe bowl and melt using a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally until fully liquid.

Secure your wick to the center of your jar using a wax sticker dot or heat gun. A steady base makes for an even burn.

If you’d like a layered candle, pour some of the melted wax into a second container and mix in green candle coloring. That’s what I tried to do, but the end result didn’t work out as I had hoped!

Pour the uncolored wax halfway into your jar. Add pine needles around the edges. You can gently press them to the sides before the wax sets, or roll the jar after a partial pour to create a pine-lined effect.

Stir your pine essential oil into the remaining melted wax. Mix well to infuse the wax with the fresh, woodsy scent.

Use a wick holder or chopsticks across the top of the jar to keep your wick upright and centered.

Pour the scented wax into the jar until it’s full, covering the base layer of pine.

Allow your candle to harden fully, this may take a few hours. Avoid moving it during this time. I left mine overnight to help.

Trim your wick to about ¼ inch, and snip any pine needles that may be sticking out above the wax. You do not want any pine needles around the wick as that would be a fire hazard. You want to stay safe!

Notes

Mica powder doesn’t hold color as well in candles, go for candle-safe coloring for a vibrant pine green look.
Beeswax works beautifully here if you prefer a firmer, honey-scented base.
Cure for 24 hours before lighting to help the scent blend and throw well. Learn how to make candles smell stronger.
If you are worried about fire safety, you don’t have to include the pine needles! Or you can do a wonderful pine simmer pot that will make your house smell divine!

Pine Candle

Materials

1 cup soy wax (or beeswax)
Pine needles (trimmed and clean)
Pine essential oil (120 drops or 15 drops per ounce of wax)
Candle wick
Candle jar
Green candle coloring (optional)
Wick holder or chopsticks

Instructions

Add your wax to a heat-safe bowl and melt using a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally until fully liquid.
Secure your wick to the center of your jar using a wax sticker dot or heat gun. A steady base makes for an even burn.
If you’d like a layered candle, pour some of the melted wax into a second container and mix in green candle coloring. That's what I tried to do, but the end result didn't work out as I had hoped!
Pour the uncolored wax halfway into your jar. Add pine needles around the edges. You can gently press them to the sides before the wax sets, or roll the jar after a partial pour to create a pine-lined effect.
Stir your pine essential oil into the remaining melted wax. Mix well to infuse the wax with the fresh, woodsy scent.
Use a wick holder or chopsticks across the top of the jar to keep your wick upright and centered.
Pour the scented wax into the jar until it’s full, covering the base layer of pine.
Allow your candle to harden fully, this may take a few hours. Avoid moving it during this time. I left mine overnight to help.
Trim your wick to about ¼ inch, and snip any pine needles that may be sticking out above the wax. You do not want any pine needles around the wick as that would be a fire hazard. You want to stay safe!

Notes

Mica powder doesn’t hold color as well in candles, go for candle-safe coloring for a vibrant pine green look.
Beeswax works beautifully here if you prefer a firmer, honey-scented base.
Cure for 24 hours before lighting to help the scent blend and throw well. Learn how to make candles smell stronger.
If you are worried about fire safety, you don't have to include the pine needles! Or you can do a wonderful pine simmer pot that will make your house smell divine!

Final Thoughts

There’s something special about crafting your own candle, especially when it’s infused with the healing scent of pine and grounded in nature’s simplicity.

Whether you light it during a quiet moment or gift it to someone who needs a breath of fresh air, this DIY Pine Candle is perfect!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! If you do, feel free to leave a review to let me know what you think!