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Beeswax Candles
By Cassie
Morgan
Beeswax candles
are absolutely wonderful! A soft, warm glow, complimented by an
incredibly sweet scent make Beeswax candles a must for around the
house. Beeswax candles are quite simple to make, and something you
can do together with the kids. Good wholesome fun for the whole
family! You will need the following supplies to get started:
Some Beeswax sheets
Some primed wick
A sharp knife
A cutting board
1. Roll out the Beeswax sheet on your
work surface.
2. Cut a length of wick, approximately two
inches longer than the width of your Beeswax sheet.
3. Place
the wick along the edge of the Beeswax sheet, and fold the sheet
approximately 1/8 of an inch over the wick. Be sure to press down on
the sheet to make sure the wax completely surrounds the
wick.
4. Once the wick has been secured in the Beeswax sheet,
it is time to start rolling. Be very careful not to damage or
disrupt the honeycomb pattern on the wax. Roll the candle slowly,
and be sure to keep it straight.
5. Once you have reached the
end of the sheet, gently press down on the exposed edge to ensure
that your candle does not come apart.
6. Pick which end you
feel will make the best "top" and trim the wick down to
approximately ½ inch. Also remove the exposed wick completely from
the other end.
You now have some wonderful Beeswax candles
that will provide you with hours of warmth and light! They make
wonderful gifts, and your children will take great pride in having
made them. These candles will add comfort, elegance, and tradition
to your home or work space.
Beeswax candles have been used
since the early 14th century, and they are still preferred by many
due to their sweet, natural aroma. Beeswax candles are long lasting
and clean burning. The American Lung Association has stated that
burning paraffin candles can emit small amounts of toxins such as
lead, benzene, and mercury into your home.
As an
alternative, they recommend using Beeswax candles to light the way.
I wholeheartedly agree!
Cassie Morgan is an avid candle fan who loves
candles in her spare
time. Due to her expertise, she also does freelance writing for
sites like Candles and Candle Making.
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