Beeswax candles are highly valued in 14th century and are very popular even today because of its smoke-free, long-burning, emitted a pleasant honey odor, and did not drip.
Today, we will be learning the essentials of beeswax candle making - where the beeswax came from, the types of beeswax and how simple it is to make at the comfort of your home.
Who knows, it can be a start of family bonding.
Just make sure to keep your family safe.
Before we are going to make a beeswax candle, I just want to ask you the first thing that came up into your mind when you heard the word "beeswax".
Flower? Honey? Bees? You are right! Beeswax came from bees.
When bees eat honey, they'll produce wax and this wax is derived from honeycombs.
They cool it and sell it as material in making candles.
For those who are allergic to scent, beeswax has its natural honey scent so you don't have to add more scent in making one.
There are two types of this candle - the rolled up and the dipped.
Both uses beeswax but have different procedures.
The pillar or rolled up beeswax type is the easiest to make.
All you need to do is roll the beeswax sheet to the wick until you reach the size of candle you desired.
The dipped beeswax is more complicated than the rolled up but not as complicated as what you think.
What makes it complicated is that you need more tools and time to make it.
Before you actually make the dipped beeswax candles, you must gather the materials you need like the beeswax, wicks, double boiler, thermometer and a stirrer.
If you don't have all the materials, just look around your kitchen and you'll find an alternative.
Just be creative.
Having all the materials gathered for beeswax candle making, you need to melt the wax using your double boiler.
You must use a thermometer to determine the temperature.
The heat should not exceed from 160 degrees.
If you want to use additive like dyes or coloring, mix it in the melted wax.
Make sure that dyes or coloring are not flammable.
Use any stick or a wooden spoon as a stirrer to mix all the ingredients.
After the wax is prepared, you now dip the wicks.
Dip the wicks down in the melted wax for a few seconds.
Then let the candles cool after the dipping.
After cooling the candles, then you can light it up and enjoy its wonderful beauty and its aroma.
Congratulations! You just finished creating your dipped and rolled up beeswax candle.
Just a reminder to create an exquisite beeswax, As you learn more tricks on beeswax candle making, just be creative and don't be afraid to experiment new things.
Always keep everything safe and clean.
Have fun in making your beeswax candles!
Today, we will be learning the essentials of beeswax candle making - where the beeswax came from, the types of beeswax and how simple it is to make at the comfort of your home.
Who knows, it can be a start of family bonding.
Just make sure to keep your family safe.
Before we are going to make a beeswax candle, I just want to ask you the first thing that came up into your mind when you heard the word "beeswax".
Flower? Honey? Bees? You are right! Beeswax came from bees.
When bees eat honey, they'll produce wax and this wax is derived from honeycombs.
They cool it and sell it as material in making candles.
For those who are allergic to scent, beeswax has its natural honey scent so you don't have to add more scent in making one.
There are two types of this candle - the rolled up and the dipped.
Both uses beeswax but have different procedures.
The pillar or rolled up beeswax type is the easiest to make.
All you need to do is roll the beeswax sheet to the wick until you reach the size of candle you desired.
The dipped beeswax is more complicated than the rolled up but not as complicated as what you think.
What makes it complicated is that you need more tools and time to make it.
Before you actually make the dipped beeswax candles, you must gather the materials you need like the beeswax, wicks, double boiler, thermometer and a stirrer.
If you don't have all the materials, just look around your kitchen and you'll find an alternative.
Just be creative.
Having all the materials gathered for beeswax candle making, you need to melt the wax using your double boiler.
You must use a thermometer to determine the temperature.
The heat should not exceed from 160 degrees.
If you want to use additive like dyes or coloring, mix it in the melted wax.
Make sure that dyes or coloring are not flammable.
Use any stick or a wooden spoon as a stirrer to mix all the ingredients.
After the wax is prepared, you now dip the wicks.
Dip the wicks down in the melted wax for a few seconds.
Then let the candles cool after the dipping.
After cooling the candles, then you can light it up and enjoy its wonderful beauty and its aroma.
Congratulations! You just finished creating your dipped and rolled up beeswax candle.
Just a reminder to create an exquisite beeswax, As you learn more tricks on beeswax candle making, just be creative and don't be afraid to experiment new things.
Always keep everything safe and clean.
Have fun in making your beeswax candles!
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