Beeswax sheets are so easy to roll into candles. And they make pretty long lasting ones too.
Just grab a sheet of beeswax (ours is the size of 41.5cm x 19.5cm)
It's a pretty big sheet so you can choose to half it or quarter it depending on the size of candle you want to make.
Next, prepare your wick. Cut to the length of the candle you are making. Make sure you cut a little longer to make way for the burning tip.
Here we use Wedo wick which works well with natural waxes.
Roll the edge of the beeswax sheet tightly around the wick. Squeeze the wax sheet tightly.
Once you get the wax sheet edges wrapped snugly around the wick, it's super easy from then on. Add pressure and just roll...
And roll...
and roll somemore until you get the thickness that you want.
Remember to roll according to the size that your wick can take.
Roll too little wax sheet and the wick will burn through the wax pretty quick.
Roll too big, and the wax may drown out the fire.
Keep pressure on while rolling to close the gaps between the sheet.
Once you are happy with the size, cut the excess sheet away with a pair of scissors. The wax is soft and will cut easy.
And there you have your finish handrolled beeswax candle. For half a sheet, this candle burned 4 hours long!
For further enquiries on DIY candle making or candle moulds, write to us at enquiry@craftiviti.com
