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How to Prepare Beeswax for Candle Making

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When harvesting your honey, save the cappings from the honeycomb to melt into elegant beeswax candles.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Honeycomb Cappings
  • Solar Ovens
  • Knee-high Hose
  • Candle Wicks
  • Cheesecloth
  • 3-lb. Coffee Cans
  • Large Bowls Or Pans
  • Strainers
  • Strainers

    Clean Cappings

  1. Step 1

    Wash wax cappings by swishing in water to remove honey.

  2. Step 2

    Remove any large, black pieces of wax.

  3. Step 3

    Wash cappings another three or four times to remove all honey.

  4. Step 4

    Place clean cappings in a strainer or cheesecloth to drain.

  5. Melt Wax in Solar Oven

  6. Step 1

    Stretch a new knee-high nylon stocking over top of clean 3-pound coffee can.

  7. Step 2

    Place clean cappings on top of hose.

  8. Step 3

    Place coffee can in solar oven until cappings are melted.

  9. Step 4

    Remove from oven and remove hose.

  10. Step 5

    Pour melted wax into molds or make dipped candles.

Tips & Warnings
  • Handle melted wax carefully - it can cause serious burns.

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