| | | | | reached the end of the sheet, use the edge of a |
| Candle making is a craft that the entire family can | | | | spoon and press the edge down flat. Decide which |
| enjoy. Even small children can get in on the fun and | | | | end of the candle is the most attractive and trim the |
| make beeswax candles. There are two different | | | | wick off the less than attractive end so that it is flush, |
| types of beeswax candles. One type is very simple to | | | | and then it’s as easy as lighting and enjoying. |
| make, and doesn’t require any heat, making it safe | | | | The other method used to make beeswax candles is |
| for small children. The other is the more traditional | | | | the traditional method of melting wax and either dipping |
| method. | | | | wicks to make tapers or pouring wax into molds for |
| One of the easiest ways to make beeswax candles | | | | votives and pillars. It’s important when you make |
| is to roll them. This method requires no heat, since | | | | beeswax candles to closely monitor the temperature |
| beeswax sheets are slightly sticky, so the toddlers can | | | | of the wax as it melts. Heating beeswax over 185 |
| have some fun with it along with their parents. | | | | degrees will cause the wax to discolor. It’s also |
| Honeycomb beeswax sheets are available in a | | | | important to know that when you make beeswax |
| rainbow of colors, including the natural golden color, and | | | | candles in molds, that the material of the mold will |
| they naturally have a beautiful texture along with the | | | | affect the outcome of the candle. Molds made of |
| signature slightly sweet smell that is the hallmark of | | | | stainless steel or heavy plastic are safe for beeswax, |
| beeswax. | | | | but aluminum molds will discolor the beeswax. |
| To make beeswax candles of this style, simply place | | | | It’s easy and rewarding to make beeswax candles, |
| a wick along the edge of a sheet of beeswax. Usually | | | | and it’s also a great way to have some creative |
| the sheets will yield a candle that is a maximum height | | | | fun with the family. If you make beeswax candles as |
| of eight inches, but you can make the candles shorter | | | | part of a candle making business, this is a great way |
| if you’d like. Cut a wick that extends over both | | | | to teach older children and include the whole family in |
| edges of the wax sheet. This will allow you to select | | | | the business. You can even use it to your advantage |
| the most attractive edge to be the top later. Press the | | | | with marketing by using the angle that you are a small |
| edge of the wax over the wick very tightly. If the | | | | family business that includes all the members of the |
| children are making these candles, parents may need | | | | family. Whatever you decide to do, one thing is certain. |
| to help with this step. After the wick is embedded in | | | | Making beeswax candles is easy, fun and can also be |
| the wax, it’s as simple as rolling. Once you’ve | | | | profitable. |