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Published: November 9, 2006
Making beeswax candles is a fun craft for anyone at any age or skill level. Beeswax candles are the simplest candle to make and require only a few supplies.
Beeswax candle supplies can be found online or at craft stores. To get started making beeswax candles, you will need a sheet of beeswax, a string of wick, a blow dryer, a craft knife, scissors and a ruler.
Beeswax can be purchased in honeycomb sheets, commonly 8 by 16 inches. The sheets somewhat pricey, but beeswax candles burn much longer than other waxes or wax combinations. The natural color of beeswax is a golden yellow. Beeswax also can be found bleached and dyed in a myriad of colors.
To roll a beeswax candle, begin by clearing a work space on a flat surface. Making beeswax candles is easy; just follow the next eight steps to creating a basic rolled beeswax candle.
1. Begin by using a craft knife and ruler. Cut the sheet into three equal sections (approximately 2 and 3/4 inches wide).
2. Cut the wick 3/4 inches longer than the short edge of wax section.
3. Check if the beeswax sheet is pliable. If it is, that means it is at room temperature, which is what you want when making beeswax candles. If it is hard, warm the beeswax sheet slightly with a blow dryer. Keep the blow dryer about a foot away so it does not melt the beeswax. Your goal is only to get the wax to room temperature so it is soft enough for rolling.
4. Press the piece of wick onto the short edge, leaving 3/4 inches of the wick off the edge.
5. Make sure the wick is firmly in place and begin rolling the wax. Take your time when rolling beeswax candles; once the wax is in place, it is hard to release. Note: the tighter the candle is rolled, the longer it will burn.
6. When the first section is rolled, place the second section with the seams together and continue to roll. Repeat with the final section.
7. When complete, press the free edge into the side and smooth it in place with your fingers. The warmth of your fingers should be enough to secure the edge to the candle.
8. The final step in making beeswax candles is to trim the wick at the top of the candle to about 1/4 of an inch.
When you have this rolling beeswax candle technique down, you can experiment making beeswax candles by changing the size and shape of the candle. Just keep in mind, the wick always has to be longer than the candle. The tighter the candle is rolled, the longer it will burn. Over time, beeswax candles tend to develop a powdery residue. This can be removed by slightly heating the candle with a blow dryer.
Beeswax candle supplies can be completely natural, creating a candle that burns pure and clean. Making natural beeswax candles is easy; use only 100 percent pure unbleached beeswax and a 100 percent cotton wick.
Making beeswax candles is a fun craft for many occasions. The supplies are readily available and the craft is easy to do.
Sources:
Ann, Vanessa. Candlemaking For The First Time. 2001. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
"Buyer Bee-Ware." Candle Bee Farm. 2001. Candle Bee Farm, LLC. 8 Nov. 2006 .
Coney, Nirma. The Complete Candlemaker. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 1997. 7-20.
Nicol, Gloria. The Complete Book of Candles and Candle Making. London: Lorenz Books, 2004. 23-96.
Romanelli, Paola. Candle Crafts. New York: Sterling Co., Inc., 2001. 10-35.
Beeswax candle supplies can be found online or at craft stores. To get started making beeswax candles, you will need a sheet of beeswax, a string of wick, a blow dryer, a craft knife, scissors and a ruler.
Beeswax can be purchased in honeycomb sheets, commonly 8 by 16 inches. The sheets somewhat pricey, but beeswax candles burn much longer than other waxes or wax combinations. The natural color of beeswax is a golden yellow. Beeswax also can be found bleached and dyed in a myriad of colors.
To roll a beeswax candle, begin by clearing a work space on a flat surface. Making beeswax candles is easy; just follow the next eight steps to creating a basic rolled beeswax candle.
1. Begin by using a craft knife and ruler. Cut the sheet into three equal sections (approximately 2 and 3/4 inches wide).
2. Cut the wick 3/4 inches longer than the short edge of wax section.
3. Check if the beeswax sheet is pliable. If it is, that means it is at room temperature, which is what you want when making beeswax candles. If it is hard, warm the beeswax sheet slightly with a blow dryer. Keep the blow dryer about a foot away so it does not melt the beeswax. Your goal is only to get the wax to room temperature so it is soft enough for rolling.
4. Press the piece of wick onto the short edge, leaving 3/4 inches of the wick off the edge.
5. Make sure the wick is firmly in place and begin rolling the wax. Take your time when rolling beeswax candles; once the wax is in place, it is hard to release. Note: the tighter the candle is rolled, the longer it will burn.
6. When the first section is rolled, place the second section with the seams together and continue to roll. Repeat with the final section.
7. When complete, press the free edge into the side and smooth it in place with your fingers. The warmth of your fingers should be enough to secure the edge to the candle.
8. The final step in making beeswax candles is to trim the wick at the top of the candle to about 1/4 of an inch.
When you have this rolling beeswax candle technique down, you can experiment making beeswax candles by changing the size and shape of the candle. Just keep in mind, the wick always has to be longer than the candle. The tighter the candle is rolled, the longer it will burn. Over time, beeswax candles tend to develop a powdery residue. This can be removed by slightly heating the candle with a blow dryer.
Beeswax candle supplies can be completely natural, creating a candle that burns pure and clean. Making natural beeswax candles is easy; use only 100 percent pure unbleached beeswax and a 100 percent cotton wick.
Making beeswax candles is a fun craft for many occasions. The supplies are readily available and the craft is easy to do.
Sources:
Ann, Vanessa. Candlemaking For The First Time. 2001. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
"Buyer Bee-Ware." Candle Bee Farm. 2001. Candle Bee Farm, LLC. 8 Nov. 2006 .
Coney, Nirma. The Complete Candlemaker. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 1997. 7-20.
Nicol, Gloria. The Complete Book of Candles and Candle Making. London: Lorenz Books, 2004. 23-96.
Romanelli, Paola. Candle Crafts. New York: Sterling Co., Inc., 2001. 10-35.
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