Rolled Beeswax Candle Patterns

Get out one sheet of beeswax and cut it in half vertically.

Rolled beeswax candle patterns.

Slowly roll the wax to form a cylinder candle. The warmth of your hands will bond the wax and help it keep the candle shape. Diy beeswax candlestick directions. See more ideas about beeswax candles beeswax rolled beeswax candles.

Decorative pins can be pushed into the candles in different patterns. Working from one end to the other all along the length of the wick press down firmly to make sure the wax is tight around the wick. Sep 20 2014 explore robin harding s board rolled beeswax candles on pinterest. Gently press the end of the wax sheet in to secure the raw edge to candle body.

You ll have a pair of 8 inch rolled candles. You ll want to roll it as tight as you can especially around the wick. Place your wick horizontally across one half and cut the wick so that it is just slightly longer than the half sheet of beeswax. Roll and seal this sheet in the same way as you rolled the candle flush with the bottom half of the candle.

Their natural honey yellow color is sometimes dyed opening decorative possibilities. Hold the candle in your hands for a few moments. Lay the wick along the edge of the sheet and start rolling the candle by bending over about 1 8 inch of the wax. These candles make lovely hostess gifts.

Firmly roll the edge of the beeswax over it and press to secure the wick there with your fingertips. Repeat with the second candle. Cut a second sheet of beeswax half the length of the candle. Beeswax sheets for rolled.

This is the only time you press hard with the beeswax sheets. Finish rolling the last inch of the beeswax sheet to complete the candle. Roll the candle on your work surface to straighten the pillar. Use this small channel to enclose the wick.

A pair of pillar candles will burn for about 5 hours. Rolled beeswax candles produce a warm sweet scent whether burned or kept intact.