Learn How to Make Beeswax Candles Easily

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Beeswax candles are very popular for their natural characteristics. They burn clean and leave little or no oil. They don’t require 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 buying a sheet of wax and rolling it. This is the easier 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 beeswax candle sheets in different colors and with different fragrances can be purchased. With the width of the sheet facing you, place the wick along the width and start rolling it tight. Once you have attained the required thickness of the candle, you can cut the sheet. Make sure that there is no trapped air between the layers of the candle by tight rolling and pressing down on it.

Learning how to make beeswax candles the traditional way requires some time and practice. But once you learn how to do it, you can make any candle from any material.

Here is how a beeswax candle is made:

First melt the wax in a double boiler. Beeswax has a high melting point, so you have to keep the heat source on till the temperature reaches 170 degree Fahrenheit.

When the wax is just about to melt, you can add color and fragrance. To start with, just add a little as beeswax itself has good color and odor. You will also learn how the wax absorbs the color when you start with small quantities and add more as you make more candles.

After the wax has melted, you can pour it into the molds. When pouring the wax, make sure that your wick is in place and in nicely teetered to the mold with a hook or clip. After molding the wax, allow it to cool for six hours and more. You can 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 crack. 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 for burning.

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Source by Rob Bailey