How to Make a Beeswax Candle

Beeswax candles are an old form of wax candle and are made completely from natural materials. Beeswax is the simplest form of candle-making medium because the wax does not have to melt like other waxes before being formed into candles.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Beeswax sheets
• Craft knife
• Candle wicks
• Scissors

1. Cut the beeswax sheets to make the candles. For a tapered candle, cut the wax in half, diagonally from top to bottom. For a smaller votive candle, cut the wax in half, width-wise. Do not cut the beeswax if you want to create a pillar candle.
2. Cut the wick so 1/2 inch sticks out of both ends of the candle.
3. Place the wick 1/4 inch from the edge of the beeswax sheet. Roll the beeswax around the wick and press the wax tightly against the wick. This holds the wick in place.
4. Roll the beeswax up around the wick until the entire sheet of wax is completely around the wick. Keep the bottom edge as straight as possible as you roll. The votive and pillar candle sheets end with an even crease. The tapered candle has a diagonal crease down the side of the candle.
5. Press the edge of the wax into the side of the candle to hold it. Hold the bottom wick over and press the bottom of the candle firmly until it is flat.
6. Place the candle on a flat surface and light the wick.

Tips & Warnings

• Add multiple beeswax sheets cut at different angles to make a layered tapered candle. Different colored wax sheets emphasize this effect.