Rolled Beeswax Candles Instructions

This size candle fits in a standard candle holder.

Rolled beeswax candles instructions.

17 inches of 2 wick. If you want to make a fat candle you can just roll up the entire sheet of beeswax. Lay the wick along one edge. Pour the beeswax into a metal container or pitcher.

To start place the wick along the end of one of the strips of wax. Gently press the wax onto the layer underneath as you roll to form a tight cylindrical candle. Lay the beeswax sheet on a flat surface. Make sure sheets are at room temperature so they re pliable and easy to work with.

Making rolled beeswax candles for hanukkah. How to make rolled beeswax candles. Slowly roll the wax sheet away from you over the wick. Read through the directions fully before you start.

Continue rolling the wax tightly and evenly until you reach the end. Go here for instructions to make hand dipped beeswax hanukkah candles. I used a pocket knife to cut our beeswax but you can also use an exacto knife. Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil.

Firmly press the wick along one edge of the wax sheet to keep it in place. Turn heat down to medium and stir occasionally until all the beeswax is melted. Prepare and cut the materials before inviting your child to roll the candles. Roll the beeswax sheet.

Instructions prepare the wax sheets and wick. Lay out a beeswax sheet and cut the wick about 3 4 inch longer than the wax. With your cutter cut beeswax sheet in half creating 2 strips 4 w x 16 1 2 l. To make one pair of 8 inch rolled beeswax candles.

Fold the wax around the wick and press in place. Rolled beeswax candles are the. Beeswax candles produce a warm glow and a wonderful sweet scent. Step 2 cut a piece of wicking about an inch longer than you want the candle to be.

Making your own beeswax candles for hanukkah is a fun family activity that kids can share in. Step 1 to make it easier to manipulate the wax warm the sheets of beeswax with a hairdryer. Fold the wax over the wick and start rolling away from you. Children as young as 5 can take part in the craft with some supervision.

If you use an 8 inch sheet. 1 16 x 8 inch sheet of honeycomb beeswax in the colour of your choice. 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. This is your double boiler.

Clean a work surface well.