Go here for instructions to make hand dipped beeswax hanukkah candles.
Rolled beeswax candles instructions.
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Making your own beeswax candles for hanukkah is a fun family activity that kids can share in.
Pour the beeswax into a metal container or pitcher.
Continue rolling the wax tightly and evenly until you reach the end.
Rolled beeswax candles are the.
Lay the wick along one edge.
Children as young as 5 can take part in the craft with some supervision.
Fold the wax around the wick and press in place.
17 inches of 2 wick.
To start place the wick along the end of one of the strips of wax.
1 16 x 8 inch sheet of honeycomb beeswax in the colour of your choice.
If you use an 8 inch sheet.
Read through the directions fully before you start.
Lay the beeswax sheet on a flat surface.
To make one pair of 8 inch rolled beeswax candles.
With your cutter cut beeswax sheet in half creating 2 strips 4 w x 16 1 2 l.
Make a simple rolled beeswax candle assemble materials.
Gently press the wax onto the layer underneath as you roll to form a tight cylindrical candle.
If you want to make a fat candle you can just roll up the entire sheet of beeswax.
Prepare and cut the materials before inviting your child to roll the candles.
Step 1 to make it easier to manipulate the wax warm the sheets of beeswax with a hairdryer.
Firmly press the wick along one edge of the wax sheet to keep it in place.
A knife or scissors to cut the beeswax sheet.
Place the end of the wick at the bottom of your candle and cut the wick off about an inch above where your candle will start.
Clean a work surface well.
Beeswax candles produce a warm glow and a wonderful sweet scent.
Make sure sheets are at room temperature so they re pliable and easy to work with.
Instructions prepare the wax sheets and wick.
Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil.
Keep the hairdryer handy and use it if the wax begins to cool.
Fold the wax over the wick and start rolling away from you.
I used a pocket knife to cut our beeswax but you can also use an exacto knife.
This size candle fits in a standard candle holder.
Step 2 cut a piece of wicking about an inch longer than you want the candle to be.
Turn heat down to medium and stir occasionally until all the beeswax is melted.
How to make rolled beeswax candles.
Roll the beeswax sheet.