To start place the wick along the end of one of the strips of wax.
Rolled beeswax candles instructions.
Beeswax candles produce a warm glow and a wonderful sweet scent.
Keep the hairdryer handy and use it if the wax begins to cool.
With your cutter cut beeswax sheet in half creating 2 strips 4 w x 16 1 2 l.
Children as young as 5 can take part in the craft with some supervision.
How to make rolled beeswax candles.
Make a simple rolled beeswax candle assemble materials.
Making rolled beeswax candles for hanukkah.
I used a pocket knife to cut our beeswax but you can also use an exacto knife.
Place the end of the wick at the bottom of your candle and cut the wick off about an inch above where your candle will start.
Step 2 cut a piece of wicking about an inch longer than you want the candle to be.
Pour the beeswax into a metal container or pitcher.
To make one pair of 8 inch rolled beeswax candles.
Fold the wax around the wick and press in place.
Roll the beeswax sheet.
Firmly press the wick along one edge of the wax sheet to keep it in place.
17 inches of 2 wick.
Instructions prepare the wax sheets and wick.
Turn heat down to medium and stir occasionally until all the beeswax is melted.
Rolled beeswax candles are the.
Make sure sheets are at room temperature so they re pliable and easy to work with.
This size candle fits in a standard candle holder.
Gently press the wax onto the layer underneath as you roll to form a tight cylindrical candle.
A knife or scissors to cut the beeswax sheet.
Clean a work surface well.
Slowly roll the wax sheet away from you over the wick.
Continue rolling the wax tightly and evenly until you reach the end.
Making your own beeswax candles for hanukkah is a fun family activity that kids can share in.
Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil.
If you want to make a fat candle you can just roll up the entire sheet of beeswax.
If you use an 8 inch sheet.
1 16 x 8 inch sheet of honeycomb beeswax in the colour of your choice.
This is your double boiler.
Read through the directions fully before you start.
Fold the wax over the wick and start rolling away from you.
Step 1 to make it easier to manipulate the wax warm the sheets of beeswax with a hairdryer.
Lay the wick along one edge.
Lay the beeswax sheet on a flat surface.