Beehive Candle
Beeswax is a lovely, natural material to work with – and smells of honey – so there is no need to add any fragrance. Simply enjoy the sweet smell of a wonder ful wax.
YOU WILL NEED:
● Mould Silicone beehive mould (4.5cm/1¾in diameter, 5.5cm/2¼in height)
● Wax 50g (1¾oz) beeswax
● Wick WickWell
NT14
● Adhesive putty
● Double boiler
● Measuring jug
● Metal jug
● Spoon
● Scales
● Scissors
● Thermometer
● Wicking sticks
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Melt the beeswax in the double boiler.
2 Prime the wick. Prepare the mould by sealing the hole with adhesive putty and tie of f the wick.
3 Once the wax has melted and is at 80°C (176°F), decant the melted wax into the metal jug. Do not overheat the wax: if the temperature goes above 85°C (185°F) it can discolour.
4 Check the wax temperature. It should now be around 75°C (167°F). If not, wait for it to cool to this temperature.
5 Slowly pour the wax into the beehive mould.
6 Tap the mould to release any air bubbles and check the wick is centred.
7 Now leave the candles to set fully. Depending on the ambient temperature, this will be about two hours.
8 When the candle has fully set, remove the wicking sticks, turn the mould upside-down, remove any adhesive putty from the bottom, and untie the knot.
9 Slowly and gently pull back the silicone mould to release the candle. The wax will have shrunk slightly so it should slide easily out of the mould.
10 And finally, trim the wick to about 0.5cm (¼in) and enjoy your candle.
Making Candles: 20 Easy Projects For A Relaxing Home by Sarah Ditchfield, RRP £9.99, ISBN 9781800920231 Available from Search Press (www.searchpress.com)