Go here for instructions to make hand dipped beeswax hanukkah candles.
Rolled beeswax candles instructions.
I used a pocket knife to cut our beeswax but you can also use an exacto knife.
Making your own beeswax candles for hanukkah is a fun family activity that kids can share in.
Pour the beeswax into a metal container or pitcher.
Turn heat down to medium and stir occasionally until all the beeswax is melted.
If you want to make a fat candle you can just roll up the entire sheet of beeswax.
Gently press the wax onto the layer underneath as you roll to form a tight cylindrical candle.
Roll the beeswax sheet.
Make sure sheets are at room temperature so they re pliable and easy to work with.
To make one pair of 8 inch rolled beeswax candles.
How to make rolled beeswax candles.
Firmly press the wick along one edge of the wax sheet to keep it in place.
Step 2 cut a piece of wicking about an inch longer than you want the candle to be.
Children as young as 5 can take part in the craft with some supervision.
Read through the directions fully before you start.
Fold the wax around the wick and press in place.
Making rolled beeswax candles for hanukkah.
This size candle fits in a standard candle holder.
Lay the wick along one edge.
Fold the wax over the wick and start rolling away from you.
Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil.
Clean a work surface well.
If you use an 8 inch sheet.
Step 1 to make it easier to manipulate the wax warm the sheets of beeswax with a hairdryer.
Beeswax candles produce a warm glow and a wonderful sweet scent.
Keep the hairdryer handy and use it if the wax begins to cool.
Slowly roll the wax sheet away from you over the wick.
17 inches of 2 wick.
A knife or scissors to cut the beeswax sheet.
Instructions prepare the wax sheets and wick.
This is your double boiler.
Make a simple rolled beeswax candle assemble materials.
Prepare and cut the materials before inviting your child to roll the candles.
1 16 x 8 inch sheet of honeycomb beeswax in the colour of your choice.
With your cutter cut beeswax sheet in half creating 2 strips 4 w x 16 1 2 l.
To start place the wick along the end of one of the strips of wax.
Lay out a beeswax sheet and cut the wick about 3 4 inch longer than the wax.
Lay the beeswax sheet on a flat surface.