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Description

Make candles from Beeswax sheets.

Resources

* Beeswax Sheets (approx 35 x 12.5cm, but any size can work - initially try to maintain a 2:1 ratio of the long to short side)
* Candle Wick (beeswax infused hemp wick - size #2 approx 2mm diameter for a 2.5cm diameter candle, size down if the candles are smaller or you are unsure)
* Scissors

Instructions

Cut candle wick to around 4cm longer than shortest side of Beeswax sheets.

Create a ~3mm fold on the short edge of a beeswax sheet (flip upside down and fold over the edge of a cutting board for example) and push wick firmly into the groove this creates.

Now gently (very gently!) roll the beeswax sheet around the wick (like rolling a sausage of play-doh).

When fully rolled, gently press the edge of the sheet against the body of the candle with a thumb/finger nail.

Trim the excess candle wick from one end, trim the other end to around a 1.5cm wick for lighting.

Experiment with multiple colours, cutting the sheet on a diagonal to create a tapered candle, or into a very narrow strip to make tealight style candles.

Tags

• creative
• arts and crafts
• candle making

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