Beeswax candles are hugely popular for their natural characteristics. Beeswax candles will burn extremely cleanly and deposit little or no oil. They do not need any fragrance oils because their natural odor is very pleasant. Beeswax candles lend an oriental feel to the environment they are in.
There are two ways one can make beeswax candles. One way is by simply purchasing a sheet of bees wax and rolling a candle from it. This is the easiest of the two ways and even children can do it. It takes little time and effort. The other is the traditional candle making way.
Readily available bees wax candle sheets in various colors and with various fragrances can be purchased. With the width of the beeswax sheet facing you, place the wick along the width and start rolling it tight. Once you have attained the required thickness, you can cut the sheet. Make sure there is no trapped air between the layers of the candle by rolling it tight and pressing down.
Learning beeswax candle making the traditional way requires some time and practice. But once you learn how to do it, you can make candles from any material.
Here is the other way in which beeswax candles are made:
First melt the wax in a double boiler. Bees wax has a high melting point, so you have to keep the heat source on till the temperature reaches 170 degree Fahrenheit.
When the bees wax is just about to melt, you can include color and fragrance. Initially, just add a small amount as bees wax itself has great color and odor. You will also learn how the wax absorbs the color when you start with small quantities and include more as you make more candles.
Once the beeswax has melted, you can pour it into the candle molds. When pouring wax into the molds, ensure that your wick is in place and in securely tethered to the mold with a hook or clip. After molding the wax, allow it to cool and harden for at least six hours. You could also place the mold in a freezer after it has cooled in the open for more than five hours. Rapid cooling can make the candle become brittle. So do not place it into the freezer before five hours of open cooling and for not longer than ten minutes. After it has cooled, your candle is ready.
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