The easiest (and fastest way) to make candles. Great for last-minute gifts and fun to do with kids too – how to make rolled beeswax candles.
I love making candles, all kinds of ways – poured soy candles, dipped beeswax candles, candle votives, etc. But rolled candles are truly the EASIEST of all the candles to make.
And they’re perfect for gift-giving because you make them super last minute. Seriously, they only take 5 minutes to make and there’s no melting required!
Materials
How to Make Rolled Beeswax Candles
1. Lay out a sheet of beeswax and cut down to size, if needed, with scissors. Beeswax sheets are very easy to cut.
4×5 or 4×6 inches are good sizes for small candles, similar to what you see in the photos.
2. Press the beeswax sheet in between your hands for 30 seconds to warm it up and make it easier to roll.
Then, put the wax sheet down on a table and place a piece of wick about 1/2 inch – 1/4 inch longer than your beeswax sheet. You want the wick to go almost all the way to one end and go over the edge on the other side.
3. Next, start slowly, rolling the sheet around the wick. Do this as tightly as possible.
And then continue tightly rolling the sheet all the way through until you reach the end.
4. Use the warmth of your hands or a hair dryer to seal the end of the beeswax sheet to itself, to form the completed candle.
I usually just press the edge down with my fingertips a couple of times until it feels secure, but sometimes a hair dryer is necessary.
Take it Further
If you have any scraps or extra sheets that you want to use for something else, here’s an idea…
Use a cookie cutter (any shape) or scissors to cut out two pieces of beeswax that are exactly the same. Then sandwich a candle wick in between the two pieces. Join everything by smushing them all together with your hands and fingers, add a additional little piece to the bottom as a base (optional) and you have a little candle for birthday cakes, etc.
Where to find beeswax sheets for candles
Some specialized craft stores may have sheets of beeswax in store, but the easiest option is to order online. There are plenty of options too, from Etsy to Amazon.
I used natural beeswax sheets for the tutorial photos, but I’ve also use different color beeswax sheets in the past. So if you’re looking for something a bit more colorful, there are lots of options out there. There are even sheets of beeswax with different patterns on them, if you’re looking for something a bit more unique.
Making Rolled Beeswax Candles
Make rolled beeswax candles in under 5 minutes with this simple tutorial and a few supplies. So easy! Great project for people who love to enteratain.
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beeswax sheets
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candle wick
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Scissors
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Lay out beeswax sheet and cut it down to 4×5 or 4×6.
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Warm up the beeswax between the palms of your hands. 30 seconds is generally a good amount of time.
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Cut a wick 1/2 inch – 1/4 inch longer than your beeswax sheet. *See image in blog post for positing of the wick. Then start slowly (and tightly) rolling the sheet around the wick. Continue rolling until you reach the end.
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Seal the end of the candle with the warmth of your hands again (or a blow dryer).
Think you’ll make these 5 minute candles?
