Hand-Dipped Beeswax Candles
This is only my second year making hand-dipped beeswax candles for the holidays, but it is quickly turning into a tradition. One that my daughters enjoy watching and helping me with. And the smell. It’s hard not be happy when you have the sweet scent of honey wafting through the house. This whole project is a really beautiful sensory experience.
A couple tips:
If you don’t don’t have a homemade curtain rod contraption like mine to hang your candles, you can use a drying rack.
Contact your local raw honey source and ask if they have wax available for purchase. Often the prices aren’t as high if you can get in touch with a beekeeper or honey company directly.
While you can clean up wax off your equipment, I find it’s best to have dedicated measuring cups and tools that are used just for making candles so all you have to do is let the wax fully harden before storing it away.
When you get low on wax, make birthday candles! These are especially fun for older kids to make because they get done quick.
Tools/Equipment I used*
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