Materials and Tools Needed for Making Beeswax Candles
Before embarking on making your own beeswax candles, you’ll need to have a few materials and tools in place. First in line would be beeswax pellets, which you can purchase from local beekeeping supplies stores or online. Other materials include a wick, a pair of scissors, a double boiler, a wooden spoon or spatula, and a candle mold. If you can’t find a candle mold, you can alternatively use empty glass jars or lids from mason jars.
How to Prepare the Beeswax Pellets
The next step would be to melt the beeswax pellets. Set up a double boiler where you place the beeswax pellets on the top pot and water on the bottom pot. Ensure that the water in the bottom pot doesn’t come into contact with the wax. After letting the wax to melt, use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir it gently.
How to Set Up the Wick
As the beeswax pellets are melting, prepare the wick by cutting it to the appropriate length. The length of the wick should be slightly longer than the height of the candle mold or jar. Dip in the wick in the melted wax and let it dry on a piece of paper. This process of dipping and drying should be repeated a few times, to ensure the wick is coated well.
How to Pour the Beeswax
After the wax has completely melted and in a liquid form, it’s time to pour it into the candle mold. If you’re using a candle mold, carefully place the wick in the center, ensuring that it stands upright. Slowly pour the melted wax into the mold or jar, leaving some space at the top.
How to Finish the Candle
Once the melted wax has been poured into the mold, leave it to cool down completely. To speed up the cooling process, you can place the mold in the fridge. Once the wax has hardened, remove the candle from the mold by gently pulling the wick. Use a pair of scissors to trim the wick to the desired size. Your beeswax candle is now ready to light up your home with its warm, natural glow!
