How to Make Wax Crumbles for Candles

Wax will melt more quickly when it is crumbled.

When you make handmade candles, it is necessary to melt down chunks of wax so that the wax can be poured into containers and molds, or dipped with candle wicks more easily. The smaller the wax is when it is heated, the quicker it will melt in the container you are using to dip or pour the candles. If you are starting with a large piece of wax, you can cut the wax up into crumbles using a couple of knives.

Things You'll Need

• Wax block
• Cutting board
• Butcher knife
• Paring knife

Instructions

1. Place a block of wax onto a cutting board.

2. Slice the wax horizontally with a sharp butcher knife into 1-inch slices.

3. Cut the slices vertically into 1-inch chunks.

4. Hold each piece over a bowl.

5. Cut each chunk into small crumbles using a paring knife.

References

• Candle Help: Breaking Wax