Make Dipped and Rolled Beeswax Candles



Posted: Friday, March 05, 2010

by Peter Dranitsin
Petes Original Art Inc.

Of the candle waxes beeswax is one of the nicest waxes to work with, it is soft and gentle and wonderful in smell. And, considering there are no other additives, dyes or fragrances that you have to add to the melting wax or the sheet wax, it is pretty inexpensive. You've likely noticed the cost of beeswax candles if you've shopped for them in the store, they are anything but inexpensive.

How to make beeswax candles is quite simple. Either purchase the beeswax in sheet form or block with wicking. Once you've purchased your wax and wicks, gather your materials and clear a spot to work at and also arrange for a place to hang the dripped candles. Arrange a few layers of newspapers on the floor, gather your pot and empty coffee can and a pair of scissors and you'll be ready to go.

Rolled Styled

Take your sheet of beeswax and lay it on a flat surface. Fold the beeswax in half and seal the edges by gently pressing with your fingers. Once you have folded and sealed the wax, then using your scissors, cut the beeswax in half. Lay the wick at the end of the wax with a bit of the wick hanging out of each end. Roll the wax over the wick and seal the first roll by tightening with your fingers. Continue the process until you come to the last of the rolls and on the last rolls, gently seal the edge by warming the wax with your body heat. Trim the wick to inch on one end and cut it off the other, and you are done!

Dripped Styled

Taking the block of beeswax, break it into smaller chunks and place the chunks in an empty coffee can. Have a pot of water on the stove on medium heat and once it is heated place the coffee can in the water and allows the wax to melt. You will need to stir the wax with a metal spoon. Once the wax has melted take your wick and double it, adding a few inches to the length you want of one candle (you will be making two candles on one wick at a time). Fold the wick over your fingers and quickly dip the wick in the wax pull the wick up out of the wax and allow the candle to drip and cool for a few seconds.

Dip the candle again and pull the wick up allowing the beeswax to drip and dry for a bit longer. Dip a third time and then hang the candles over the bar in the area you designated to let them dry and start on your next set. By the time you are finished dipping all the candles you wish to make, it will be time to dip the first set again. Repeat the process, only this time it will be necessary to allow the candle to cool a bit longer between dipping. Place the candle over the bar once you are done and allow the candles to cool.

Enjoy your burring!

Cedric James is a beeswax candle expert. For more great tips on how to make beeswax candles, visit http://candlesmakingguides.com.

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