How to Make Hand Dipped Beeswax Candles

Making Beeswax Candles

There is nothing like the smell of hand-dipped beeswax candles; sweet, natural, pure. If you have ever wanted to make your own beautiful hand-dipped beeswax candles, here is an easy, step-by-step guide to making as many candles as you want.

Things You'll Need

• beeswax pellets
• candles wicks
• tin can
• cooking pot
• painting sticks
• 2 bricks

Instructions

1. 

   MELT THE BEESWAX

   The first step is to melt your beeswax. You will want to fill a medium-sized tin can with beeswax, preferably beeswax pellets. These can be found locally by talking to your local beekeeper or they can be found online at any soap making store. Pour the pellets into the can about 3/4 full. Place the tin can into a pot that is filled about half way up with water. Heat the pot over medium heat until the wax has melted completely. Turn the heat down to low. You are now ready for step 2.

2. 

   DIPPING THE CANDLES

   Now that your wax is prepared, you can begin dipping your candles. Take a roll of candle wick, which can be found online at any candle making store, and cut off a length of 16 inches. This will be enough for 2 candles, one on each end. Dip each end of the wick down into the melted wax, about 4-6 inches deep, in a 1-2 motion. The 1-2 motion should be counted as seconds: Down (1 second), Up (1 second). Let the candle cool for about 10 to 15 seconds in between dips. Remember not to let the wick sit too long in the wax or the wax will melt right off. Down and up, 1-2.

3. 

   COOLING YOUR CANDLES

   When your candle width has reaches a goodly size, approximately 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter, then it is time to cool them. Place two bricks on a hard, flat surface, standing upright, about 12 inches apart. Lay a painting stick, the type that is used to stir paint with, lengthwise in between the bricks. Next, place the candles across the painting stick so that the painting stick separates the two candles. This is demonstrated in the pictures shown here.

4. 

   ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF HAND DIPPED BEESWAX CANDLES

   Once your candles are cool, you can then light them and enjoy their wonderful beauty. You will fall in love with their warm, golden glow and their sweet aroma. Your friends and family will be thrilled to see them at celebrations and gatherings, and you can take pride in knowing that you made your wonderful hand dipped beeswax candles yourself!

Resources

• HANDMADE CANDLE INSTRUCTIONS
• CLICK HERE TO BUY PAINTING STICKS
• CLICK HERE TO BUY BEESWAX PELLETS