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Learn how to make stunning beeswax rolled candles and get free printable gift tags. These candles are so easy, even the kids can make them!
Have you tried making rolled beeswax candles? If not, you must try it. These candles are absolutely gorgeous, yet they couldn’t be easier to make! Very boutique-and-gift-worthy for sure!
I love the natural look and unique pattern of these rolled candles. They’ve got tons of cozy, old-fashioned charm. Picture them as part of a centerpiece or on a holiday mantel. And since I’m thinking about it – wouldn’t a set of these rolled beeswax candles look amazing on a custom cake rather than traditional birthday candles?? I have got to try that!
I’ll show you how easily these candles are made and share my beeswax candle making tips. I’ve also got free printable gift tags for you to enjoy, so keep reading for all the good stuff!
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What Makes Rolled Beeswax Candles so Great?
- Rolled beeswax candles are made of natural, nontoxic products – honeycomb beeswax, a wick of your choice and nothing else!
- They burn cleanly with hardly any soot or smoke.
- Beeswax candles have a gentle honey scent, which is absolutely lovely.
- With their honeycomb pattern, these candles look beautiful unlit as decor, and absolutely gorgeous when burning.
- These candles are an easy project with a big payoff. You can even involve the kids because there is no hot wax to worry about!
- Hand-rolled beeswax candles make a wonderful, unique, handmade gift.
- Rolled beeswax candles are super easy to customize into different sizes. Tall and thin, short and wide – these candles can be whatever you want them to. There are lots of wax color choices too!
Step-by-Step Candle Making Instructions
- First, get your hands on some beeswax sheets and candle wicks.
- Decide how tall you would like your candles to be.
- Eyeball it or use a ruler to measure the proper length on your wax sheet and cut the sheet using scissors or a knife.
- Measure out your wick along one of the side edges (I like to leave about an inch of wick above the top of the candle). Cut your wick to length.
- Line the wick up about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch away from the end of the beeswax sheet.
- Use your fingers to gently press the wick into the wax sheet to secure it.
- Roll the edge of the wax sheet snuggly over the wick.
- Now, keep rolling until your candle is as wide as you’d like it to be.
- Gently press the end of the beeswax sheet against the candle to secure it and keep it from unrolling.
- You’re done! Pretty easy, right? Now you can use it, gift it or make it a part of your decor. Enjoy!
Beeswax Candle Making Tips
DIY rolled beeswax candles are super easy to make. Here are some of my favorite tips to make it even easier:
- You can choose to roll your beeswax sheets straight across for a pillar candle, or you can roll them at a slight angle to create a long taper candle.
- If your beeswax sheets are stiff and difficult to work with, grab a hair dryer and gently soften the sheets with the warm air. This trick works incredibly well!
- Most candle making kits include wicks. If you didn’t buy a candle making kit, you’ll need to provide your own wick. You can purchase ready-made wicks or simply measure, cut and dip some natural twine into wax and allow it to dry for a quick homemade wick.
- Wrapping these candles with ribbon and adding a tag, like the one I’ve included for you, make this a perfect gift that is ready to go whenever you need it.
Get Your Free Printable Gift Tags
I was wanting to give some handmade candles as friend gifts for Christmas, so I made a cute little gift tag to go with it. If you like the idea – go ahead and use mine!
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FAQ’s
Yes! Beeswax is a natural, non-toxic product so you can burn beeswax candles with no worries. They’re also hypoallergenic, which makes them great for people with sensitivities to candles.
Beeswax has a high burn point, which means that beeswax candles will burn longer than traditional paraffin candles. However, since these candles are full of that beautiful texture, they’ll burn more quickly than a dipped or solid beeswax candle.
Yes, these candles will drip a bit. It’s part of their old-fashioned charm. Grab a cute candle holder to keep everything contained.
Where to Buy Rolled Beeswax Candle Making Supplies
Need help finding candle making supplies? I’ve rounded up a few sources for yellow beeswax, white beeswax and even colored beeswax sheets. This more natural color beeswax is what I used for the candles are what is pictured in this post.
To make your shopping even easier, you can click over to my TIDBITS & Company Crafts Moonsift page to view all these great options and more.
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These rolled beeswax candles are gorgeous and a lot of fun to make. I know that they’ll make fantastic Christmas gifts. I hope you’ll give these easy rolled candles a try!
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