One 8 x 16-inch beeswax sheet One 10-inch-length braided wick 1 to 2 ounces paraffin wax (optional, for priming the wick)
Make sure to set the hair dryer on “low” to avoid melting the wax too much.
For the tightest roll, try placing a piece of waxed paper between your fingers and the beeswax. Keep the waxed paper moving so that it doesn’t get stuck in the rolled beeswax. Using the waxed paper will also protect the beeswax from the warmth of your fingers, which can complicate the roll by softening the wax so much that it comes hard to work with.
The first candle is complete. Repeat the exact same actions with the second square of beeswax to create the second candle.
An alternate method is melting paraffin wax in a double boiler over medium heat. Once it’s melted, dip the ends of the wicks into the wax for 5 seconds. Allow them to cool completely before lighting them.
If the wax is spilling over, the wick you’ve used is too small for the diameter of the candle. If there is very little wax pooling around the wick and it’s not burning properly, the wick is too large for the diameter of the candle.
1 pound bag of soy wax flakes Wax colorant; chips, bars or in liquid form Candle pouring pot Medium sized wicks and wick stickums Wick holder sticks Wooden spoon 1 Pint-sized mason jar – 5 inches (height) x 3 inches (width) Scent oil of your choice (optional)
One pint-sized mason jar will use almost the entire bag of wax flakes. If you want to make multiple candles of this size, multiply the supplies accordingly. You will need about a pound of wax flakes for each candle.
The wick stickum, which is essentially a double-sided sticky sheet of paper, will also be circular in shape. Peel it off its packaging and stick it directly onto the bottom of the metal base. [11] X Research source
Use the end of a spoon or some other utensil to press the metal base securely to the glass. Once you pull the spoon away, the stickum will keep the wick and its metal base firmly in place.
If a wick is crooked and the wax sets, it won’t burn straight or well. Once you put the holders in place, you won’t be removing them for about 24 hours to allow the wax to fully set.
Stir the wax and continue stirring almost constantly as the max melts all the way down. White wax flakes will look yellowish when melted down, so don’t be alarmed when you see that.
You can start by using the primary colorants (red, blue, yellow) straight, or you can mix them to create secondary colors. Achieving exact colors and shades will take a bit of practice. You can add as much color as you want – the colorant won’t have a negative effect on the soy wax.
Since you’re working with about a pound of wax, you will need to measure out 1 ounce of your fragrance oil. Pour it in and stir vigorously. [14] X Research source
Pour the wax carefully into the mason jar, stopping just under the base of the lid, leaving about 1 to 2 inches of empty space at the top. Work carefully to pour around the wick. Try not to nudge it. If you do, move it immediately back into place as best as you can.
After 24 hours, remove the wick holders. Trim the wick to approximately ½ inch. Your mason jar candle is now ready to light.
10 to 13 inch wicking 1 pound of beeswax Nuts or some other small objects to weight the tapers 1 coat hanger
You will need to maintain this temperature throughout the procedure. [18] X Research source
About halfway through the process you will cut these weights off. Initially the tapers need to be weighted in order to form correctly.
Each side will be dipped at the same time, so the tapers will be made in pairs. Your rig needs to be wide enough (at least 2 inches) to keep the tapers separated from each other during the dipping and curing process.
Repeat this several more times. Be sure to wait several minutes between dips to allow the wax time to cool enough. If you don’t, the wax will start falling off the wick.
If you need a specific thickness to fit a particular taper holder, use a ruler to measure the holder. Then dip the taper accordingly, until you reach the desired thickness.
Your tapers are now ready to light. [22] X Research source If you won’t be using your tapers right away, leave them hanging in pairs, just as they are, until you’re ready to use them. This will help them remain perfectly straight.
