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The soft light of a candle has a way of setting up an idyllic atmosphere for celebration or contemplation. That feeling is even more profound when the glow of that candle is one you have made yourself. This class covers three variations of small, handmade beeswax candles. Cobrina of Creativebug demonstrates how to roll celebration candles from sheet beeswax, some best for sticking in a cupcake and others for a candleholder, such as a menorah. Next, learn how to melt beeswax and dip small double-sided tapers layered with colors from a crayon. If you choose to make both candle types, you can then use the leftovers to make a votive.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
For rolled candles:
- Sheet beeswax (one 8" x 8" sheet makes about fifteen 2.5" candles)
- Waxed hemp wick
- Cutting mat, craft knife, and ruler
- Book or some kind of edge to assist with rolling
- Scissors
- Optional: heat gun / hair dryer
For dipped candles:
- 0.5 - 1 lb. beeswax blocks or pellets
- Tin can - taller than the desired height of your candles
- Burner or heat source
- Small saucepan half full of water
- Wooden chopstick for stirring
- Waxed hemp wick
- Cup or jar filled with cold water
- Wax paper or parchment to protect surfaces
- Two wine bottles with length of string (40") to hold dipped candle pairs
- Optional: crayons
For poured candle:
- Small mason jar
- Waxed hemp wick
- Leftover melted beeswax
- Small scraps of sheet beeswax
- Small cookie cutter
- Wooden chopstick
Downloads:
- Roll different size candles from sheet beeswax
- Dip double-sided beeswax candles
- Use crayon to create an outer layer of color on your dipped candles
- Use the leftovers from your tiny tapers to make a votive
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Make Beeswax Celebration Candles Reviews
93 users recommended this class to a friend
Jennifer Perry
I love that Cobrina taught us to make candles without buying all sorts of special equipment. Is there a resource for the hemp wick?
September 28, 2024
Karen Tavares
I loved this class! Thorough explanation, and though this project seems like something anyone can do, I appreciate the extra tips that might avoid frustration like freezing the candle to get out of the jar.
More than 3 months ago
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