Rolled Beeswax Candle Patterns

Lay the wick along the edge of the sheet and start rolling the candle by bending over about 1 8 inch of the wax.

Rolled beeswax candle patterns.

Beeswax sheets for rolled. Place your wick horizontally across one half and cut the wick so that it is just slightly longer than the half sheet of beeswax. You ll want to roll it as tight as you can especially around the wick. This is the only time you press hard with the beeswax sheets.

Cut a second sheet of beeswax half the length of the candle. Longer if you roll them tighter. See more ideas about beeswax candles beeswax rolled beeswax candles. Hold the candle in your hands for a few moments.

A pair of pillar candles will burn for about 5 hours. Firmly roll the edge of the beeswax over it and press to secure the wick there with your fingertips. Get out one sheet of beeswax and cut it in half vertically. These candles make lovely hostess gifts.

The warmth of your hands will bond the wax and help it keep the candle shape. Decorative pins can be pushed into the candles in different patterns. Working from one end to the other all along the length of the wick press down firmly to make sure the wax is tight around the wick. Just be sure to trim the pins first if they are longer than the width of the candle.

Use this small channel to enclose the wick. Gently press the end of the wax sheet in to secure the raw edge to candle body. Slowly roll the wax to form a cylinder candle. Their natural honey yellow color is sometimes dyed opening decorative possibilities.

Diy beeswax candlestick directions. Sep 20 2014 explore robin harding s board rolled beeswax candles on pinterest. Repeat with the second candle. You ll have a pair of 8 inch rolled candles.

Place the wick at the very bottom long edge of the beeswax and start to roll. Finish rolling the last inch of the beeswax sheet to complete the candle.