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Making Rolled Candles
Date Submitted: October 29, 2006
Rolled candles are very simple to make. This recipe makes two 8 x 7/8 inch rolled tapers.
Materials:
- One 8 x 16 inch bees wax sheet.
- One 10 inch length of braided 2/0 wick.
- 1 to 2 ounces of paraffin wax for priming the wick. You can prime the wick as directed in the recipe for molded candles.
Using a ruler as a guide and a craft knife, cut the bees wax sheet into two 8 inch squares. Use a hairdryer to slightly soften the wax. Be careful not to over soften the wax.
Press the wick into one of the edges of a wax square, leaving 1 inch of wick extending beyond each side. Using a sheet of waxed paper between the bees wax and your fingers, tightly roll up the wax moving the waxed paper along so it does not get caught up in the roll.
When the candle is completely rolled, press the edge of the wax into the candle to seal it. You may need to soften it with the hairdryer. Repeat the process with the second square of wax. Trim the wicks to 1/4 inch and the candles are ready to light.
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