Beeswax Sheet Candle Instructions

Instructions For Rolling Beeswax Sheets

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Before you begin:

Place the sheet on a cutting mat and using a sharp knife, make the appropriate cuts.

Warm the wax gently with a hairdryer to make it soft and pliable.

Step #1

Step #2

Measure 9" from the top left hand corner in - make a mark in the top of your sheet of wax with your knife.

Measure 9" from the bottom right hand corner in - make a second mark in the bottom of your sheet of wax with your knife. (diagram at bottom of this page)

Take your ruler and line it up with the two marks you made. Start cutting down the length of the ruler to cut the sheet in half.

Step #3

Step #4

Your sheet of wax should look like the picture above.

Take a piece of #1/0 cotton square braid wick and place it along the edge of the length of your sheet of beeswax. The wick should extend beyond the tip of your candle by 1/2" and stop 1/2" before reaching the bottom. This is to prevent against accidental breakage or burning of unattended candle holders. Folds the wax over the wick to hold in place.

Step #5

Step #6

Applying even pressure with both hands, begin to roll the candle making sure to keep straight so the bottom of the candle will be even when it is completely rolled. Press the seam (edge) of the sheet down to keep it from unrolling (if necessary heat again or use some "Tacky Wax" to stick it down).

Now you can add glitter or any other decorations, and your candle is ready!

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Tips:
Note: we do not generally recommend adding fragrance oils to the beeswax sheet candles as the natural scent of the beeswax is quite strong and will blend with whatever scent you add, creating a different aroma from what you may desire. Never put scent directly on the wick - this will cause the candle to smoke. If you want to add some scent, either add a drop to the pool of melted wax while the candle is burning or add a few drops along the sheet while rolling it (only in honeycomb sheets as the cell structure will hold the scent).

PATTERNS

Taper - cut sheet diagonally.
*For a full taper (top to bottom) cut diagonally from opposite end corners.
*For a "pencil top" taper (only the top is tapered) cut diagonally from even points further in towards the
middle of the sheet.
Use one half, or lay two halves on top of each other to make a double taper, or even a triple taper with
three pieces. Honeycomb & Flat sheets can be mixed to give a contrasting texture. Once the candle has
been rolled, gently run your finger along the inside seam of the wax, spirally around the candle, pulling
the wax out to create a fluted taper.

Be creative! Try cutting your sheets in different ways to create your own unique candle designs.
Use cookie cutters or cut out free-hand shapes to apply to your candles. Most of all, enjoy!

We would like to extend our appreciation to Kathy Edmonds author of Candles, Naturally
for allowing us to use her diagrams and profile her book on rolling beeswax candles.

Step #1		Step #2
Measure 9" from the top left hand corner in - make a mark in the top of your sheet of wax with your knife. Measure 9" from the bottom right hand corner in - make a second mark in the bottom of your sheet of wax with your knife. (diagram at bottom of this page)		Take your ruler and line it up with the two marks you made. Start cutting down the length of the ruler to cut the sheet in half.
Step #3		Step #4
Your sheet of wax should look like the picture above.		Take a piece of #1/0 cotton square braid wick and place it along the edge of the length of your sheet of beeswax. The wick should extend beyond the tip of your candle by 1/2" and stop 1/2" before reaching the bottom. This is to prevent against accidental breakage or burning of unattended candle holders. Folds the wax over the wick to hold in place.
Step #5		Step #6
Applying even pressure with both hands, begin to roll the candle making sure to keep straight so the bottom of the candle will be even when it is completely rolled. Press the seam (edge) of the sheet down to keep it from unrolling (if necessary heat again or use some "Tacky Wax" to stick it down).		Now you can add glitter or any other decorations, and your candle is ready! For more information and access to some really great books click here!