Thank you, i will try that method this year too. Mine is very simple: Collect fresh petals / flowers (My grandma took the flowers but you can even use the whole plant), heat up lard and wait until it's still liquid but not so hot anymore as to not fry the petals. Stir them under and let it cool over night (or 3), warm up until liquid again then sieve out the plants. Voilà!
Beewax however and soaking in oil slowly for a month sounds very natural to me, going to try that method. What kind of oil did you take?
RE: My calendula ointment is done! / カレンデュラの軟膏ができました