I’m a wannabe DIY gal. DIY-ing doesn’t come naturally. It doesn’t come easy. It’s not ‘in my blood’. So if I am making something, it has to be simple. And these candles are it. Simplicity at it’s finest in terms of assembly and beauty.
The first time I made these beeswax candles was last fall. I discovered them over at The Quick Journey. Liz makes them each fall with her kids and she inspired me to try them at home. I was able to make them easily with no frustration or sweaty palms. I gave them away as Christmas gifts and the plan is to do the same this year. These candles are part of my Christmas Plan.
These beeswax candles are simple, beautiful, and make my home feel extra cozy. If you are looking for a simple DIY Christmas gift or just want to make some beautiful candles for yourself, these are perfection.
Here we go…
Collect Supplies
I ordered all my supplies from Mann Lake. You can get supplies on Amazon as well, but my MIL suggested Mann Lake because she gets some of her beekeeping supplies from them. This was my order:
With these simple supplies, I was able to make 60 candles for about $1.25/candle or $2.50 for a pair.
Ready Materials
When I received my order and set aside of chunk of time to roll candles, I readied my materials. These are the items I gathered:
Beeswax
Wick
Hair dryer
Scissors
Tape measurer
Wax paper
Cut beeswax sheets in half
Lay down the wax paper and then put the sheet of beeswax down. (Crumbs can stick to the beeswax and the wax paper protects it.) Simply cut each sheet into half. Each sheet should end up being 8 1/8 inch by 8 1/2 inch. The candles will be 8 1/2 inches tall.
Cut wick to 8 1/2 inches
I like to get all my supplies ready so I can start rolling assembly line style, so I cut all the wick right away. Using the tape measurer, cut each wick 8 1/2 inches long.
Heat beeswax
Using a hairdryer, lay the beeswax out and heat it. Don’t overheat as it will start to melt. This process makes the beeswax more moldable.
Roll candle
Find the flat side of the wick and look at the V’s. The V’s should NOT look like this: ^. The V’s should be right side up. Place the wick on the beeswax and roll the candle. Roll as evenly and as tight as possible. When the candle is completely rolled, use the hair dryer to ‘cement’ the candle ends together.
Repeat!
Do the same with the other half of the beeswax. Two candles made in 5 minutes! Pat yourself on the back.
These beeswax candles are beautiful, nontoxic, and a great way to add simple coziness to any home. Let me know if you try!
You’re an amazing woman! You can do it all! The candles are beautiful, Vanessa. You’ve inspired me to get busy with something fun.😊
Awww, you’re so kind, Kim! Thanks so much for your comment. It’s a fun time of year to make something fun inside while it’s snowing (!!!) outside!