Making dipped beeswax candles
I started getting interested in beeswax when I first started using beeswax balms and saw their incredible potential in healing. Then with @fotostef we experimented for a while in beekeeping and l was lucky to witness the making of the beeswax by its natural makers and that was pure magic.
A glance at my home workshop and first production, far from perfect but so satisfying.
I have lit candles at home sometimes even from early in the morning. I had all different kind of candles and mainly soya candles, but from the moment I learned that beeswax is purifying air I went for beeswax candles and even started making my own.
Since they are 100% natural, their burning is clean and furthermore when burned, they release negative ions that make positive ions released by pollutants and allergens to either burn by entering to the candle fire or just fall to the ground. This is chemistry and I was never very good at it, but how cool is this? Especially for people with allergies or asthma.
Some experimentations.
Let's make some candles :)
It will take hours for the beeswax to melt. I was not prepared for that and the night caught me dipping candles :) At least I didn't have any visitors when the sun set, cause let me tell you bees love the smell and they will find you!
You cut the wick as long as you want and it's time to attach the hex nuts to the wick. Many ways to do this. You can just tie them with the wick or dip the wick to the beeswax and then with your hand stick the hex nuts on. The hex nuts will add some weight and help the process. At the end you just cut them, remove the wax around them and reuse them to make new candles.
That's how they should look like:
Now you are ready for the first real dip!
Here we are, having our first layer!
Second dip and I am happy!
Repeat until your candles take the shape and width that you want. No limits :)
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The night came and I was still making candles and didn't want to stop.
More to come soon :)
If you would like to know more about me this is my introduction post.
What a chance I had to see your post so early. Now I understand your lack of time and what kind of activities stop you from writing. Things done at home consume so much time but are still so rewarding. I'm glad you decided to teach us too. Thanks!
Thank you dear @bluemoon! I enjoy making candles so much, I think I would be happy if I had a proper workshop and do it more often :)
There are so many things that I do, that's true, but what usually keeps me from writing is physical tiredness. When I am all day at the fields I find it so hard to sit down afterwards and write. But trying to bring everything in balance, we'll see!
Yes, I can imagine the fatigue after a full day of fieldwork. Obviously, you need rest, both physical and mental. I don't work that hard (i.e. a full day, from morning till evening) unless very rarely, and yet if I'm not rested I can't sit at my laptop and write.
In the end, this is where pleasure and relaxation should be found...
Dear @traisto, you know what is best for you. I'll be glad to say hello whenever I see you've had the patience to post... and, of course, there will come fewer tiring times. I wish you that with all my heart!
I remember you have done it a lot in your life at the past, and I am very glad it has changed!
The most important thing is balance, I find it and lose it, but that's what always happens, right? I am working on some major changes these last few months, we'll find out if it will work :) Thank you for your support!
With pleasure! I wish you success in your endeavor.
Such a fascinating process, I would love to try it myself one day 🙂
I love the fact that beeswax purifies the air. It must be such a nice feeling to light these handmade candles 🙂
Oh yes, it is fascinating! Glad you are thinking of trying it, makes me happy :)
Isn't it great that they purify the air? And the light they emit is so different than any other candle ❤️
Thank you sweet @mamrita!
By only looking at the pics I was wondering how were you able to take the shape without a molder and only the nuts lol that was an interesting process. I remember my family used to make candles for fun and decoration and we would use them when power goes off. Even though we shouldn't cos it's their work of art. 🤣 But I've never seen this type of process, especially not with beeswax. :D Interesting to know that they burn longer too!
So interesting that your family used to make candles, wow! Yes, you are right, first thing that comes to mind is using a molder, but that would be too easy, haha, I am here for the slow patient torturous way, lol. By the way, beeswax is not the easiest wax for molders, but I haven't tried it yet.
They burn longer, they purify the air and they emit a beautiful light, different than other candles!
Thanks so much for stopping by @hiddenblade :)
They have a different light too?? Too cool!! Just a bummer that it’s more expensive than normal wax candles, it could help a lot in countries where there’s always power outages since they last longer.
Their light is brighter than other candles, yes, how cool is that! I don't know if it stands scientifically (they say sth about the oils of the beeswax) but it definitely feels brighter :)
I wish it wasn't so expensive, too. It would be great alternative.
Very cool tutorial! Some interesting things, especially about bees visiting. Your candles turned out beautifully.
Thank you dear @goldenoakfarm! Glad you liked it! As for bees, at first it was sweet, after a while they were too many, haha! I guess it smells like home to them, they were so curious, I was trying to prevent them from jumping into the hot beeswax!
What a great job! The candles look beautiful and I can just imagine the fantastic scent the wax gives off when it's melting. Your workspace looks so inviting lit by the product of your own labor.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment @tamaralovelace! The scent is wonderful and very discreet, and the feeling is so warm. I love that they are 100% natural :) As for the workshop, for now, it's just a corner out at the balcony, haha, but it looks nice, doesn't it? I hope I can have some more space soon :)
Thank you so much @ewkaw and @qurator! Your support is always highly appreciated and makes my day :)
This is a great hobby! I never thought making candles was that easy. And with beeswax? Hey @tengolotodo, I found some beeswax.
I enjoyed reading you.
Yes, it's impressive how simple the technique is. But a very slow process and with hidden tricks that come up all the time, lol. Thank you for stopping by @deraaa!
It was a pleasure!❤️
I love this, I really would like to make my own candles and this tutorial is so good. Thank you so much for sharing all of your wonderful skills and talents with us @traisto xxxx
I was thinking of you when I was writing it to be honest, I was wondering if you have ever tried it. I think you will love it!