Rolled Beeswax Candle Patterns

Use this small channel to enclose the wick.

Rolled beeswax candle patterns.

Their natural honey yellow color is sometimes dyed opening decorative possibilities. Firmly roll the edge of the beeswax over it and press to secure the wick there with your fingertips. Slowly roll the wax to form a cylinder candle. Place your wick horizontally across one half and cut the wick so that it is just slightly longer than the half sheet of beeswax.

You ll want to roll it as tight as you can especially around the wick. Cut a second sheet of beeswax half the length of the candle. See more ideas about beeswax candles beeswax rolled beeswax candles. Place the wick at the very bottom long edge of the beeswax and start to roll.

Roll and seal this sheet in the same way as you rolled the candle flush with the bottom half of the candle. This is the only time you press hard with the beeswax sheets. Diy beeswax candlestick directions. Longer if you roll them tighter.

Hold the candle in your hands for a few moments. A pair of pillar candles will burn for about 5 hours. Get out one sheet of beeswax and cut it in half vertically. Rolled beeswax candles produce a warm sweet scent whether burned or kept intact.

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. Finish rolling the last inch of the beeswax sheet to complete the candle. Roll the candle on your work surface to straighten the pillar. Lay the wick along the edge of the sheet and start rolling the candle by bending over about 1 8 inch of the wax.

Decorative pins can be pushed into the candles in different patterns. Beeswax sheets for rolled. 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.

Just be sure to trim the pins first if they are longer than the width of the candle. You ll have a pair of 8 inch rolled candles.