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Hand-rolled beeswax candles made using sheets of wax and wick image.

Rolled Beeswax Candles - DIY

Charlotte Anderson @ Carolina Honeybees, LLC
Step by step instructions on using colored beeswax sheet to make decorative rolled candles.
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Tools

  • scissors
  • ruler
  • hair dryer/heat gun

Supplies
 

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Beeswax Craft Sheet:
    Choose the beeswax sheet you want to use for your first candle. Wax sheets available in a rolled candle making kit or purchased for making rolled candles- will be approximately 8″ by 16″.
    This large sheet is commonly cut in half to allow 2 candles to be made from each sheet of beeswax. Using a ruler will help you to make a straight cut.
    Using ruler to cut beeswax candle sheet in half image.
  • Gently Warm the Beeswax Sheet:
    How warm is it in your crafting area? In cold temperatures, beeswax sheets can be brittle and difficult to cut without breaking.
    If your beeswax is not warm, a quick blast with a hairdryer will make it more pliable. You only need a couple of seconds.
    Just a really quick blast !! We don’t want to melt the wax.
    If the sheets are stored in a warm location, the hair dryer will not be necessary. Don’t heat your beeswax sheet if it is pliable and easy to work with.
    Red sheet of beeswax being warmed with a hair dryer image.
  • Prepare Your Candle Wick:
    Cut a piece of candle wick that is about 1 – 1 1/2″ wider than your wax sheet.
    Align it flush on one end (this will be the candle bottom) and protruding on the other end. This will be the part you light when the candle is finished.
    Length of cotton candle wick laid along edge of wax sheet image.
  • Rolling Up the Beeswax Candle Sheet:
    This type of candle should be rolled up firmly but not so tight as to crush the wax. The exception is starting the wick - be gentle but firm.
    For this step, fold about 1/8″ of wax over the wick and press firmly.
    This will tightly encase the wick in the sheet of wax. Pay special attention to getting an even roll started.
    Red beeswax candle sheet with wick rolling up image.
  • Sealing the Seam:
    Once the complete beeswax sheet is wrapped up, there will be a loose seam. Hold the candle gently in your hand.
    The warmth from your hand should soften the loose seam and adhere it to the candle.
    If the weather is cool and you have trouble, another quick blast from the hair dryer will seal that seam.
    Raw edge of rolled beeswax candle before sealing image.

Notes

** Rolled beeswax candles are more for decoration than use.  However, if you use the correct size wick - the candle should be able to function.
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