Beeswax remains one of the best candle making materials. People have valued its pleasing fragrance and clean burning characteristics since it was first used. We have a lot more choices today yet beeswax is still considered a premium candlemaking material. Here’s how to make beeswax candles using a simple and easy to learn method.

The usual way of making beeswax candles is either by dipping or using a mold. I’m about to teach you a much simpler method that uses sheets of beeswax.

The sheets are commonly about 10 x 16″ in size. They most often have a slight waffle pattern imprinted on the surface. These sheets of beeswax remains flexible at room temperature, which makes it possible to make a candle without melting the wax and using a mold.

To make a beeswax candle with this method, lay a sheet of the beeswax on a smooth, flat, clean surface. the candle be as high as a sheet of waxes wide. You can adjust the height of the candle by cutting the sheet to the desired width.

Lay the wick along the height edge of the candle, trimming it so ittle extends beyond each end. Gently press the wick into the edge of the wax, leaving a little bit extending beyond each end.

The next step is to roll the wax around the wick forming the candle. Use a firm but gentle pressure and take care to press evenly along the length of the candle. If you press too hard you risk distorting the candle.

In cold weather, the wax may be a little stiff. If this happens, you can use a hairdryer on a low setting to warm the wax. Be careful as you do this. It’s easy to apply too much heat, melt the wax and ruin the candle.

When you reach the end of the sheet, gently press the edge of the wax into the body of the candle to make a smooth seam. If you’d like a thicker candle, such as a pillar, continue rolling with another sheet of wax.

After you’ve experimented with this method for while, you’ll very likely want to try some of the more traditional ways of making beeswax candles. You can find full instructions in these methods, including tips for success, at: How to Make Beeswax Candles

although beeswax is one of my favorite waxes, it is not the only material you can use to make candles. You can read about other possible choices at: Candle Making Wax.

You can further explore all things having to do with the craft of candle making at:

http://www.CandleMakingConnection.com/

Now that you know how to make beeswax candles I hope you’ll consider learning other candle making techniques as well.

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