Unscripted Magazine Spring 2024 - Flipbook - Page 13
SUPPLIES NEEDED
F Several beeswax sheets (typically measuring
8 inch x 16 inch)
F A roll of square-braided cotton wick, size #2/0
F Scissors and/or a cutting knife
F Cutting board or other appropriate cutting surface
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Lay the beeswax sheet on your cutting surface,
landscape-oriented (with the longest part of the
sheet measuring from left to right).
2.
Cut a piece from the wick roll that is
approximately 3/4 inch longer than the wax
(measuring from top to bottom). If you’re using
an 8 inch x 16 inch sheet, your wick should
measure approximately 8 3/4 inches.
3.
Place the wick along the edge of the beeswax
sheet and slowly begin rolling the candle. You
may need to gently fold and press the beeswax
around the wick to ensure it is securely wrapped.
Continue to slowly roll the rest of the beeswax,
smooth and straight, until you reach the end of
the sheet.
4. Use your thumb to gently press the edge of the
beeswax sheet onto the side of the candle to
form a smoother edge of your finished candle.
P I L L A R C A N D L E VA R I A T I O N
To create two shorter (approximately 4 inch
pillar candles), you can cut the beeswax sheet
lengthwise. Then, cut two pieces of wick
approximately 4 3/4 inches each and follow the
remainder of the instructions as outlined above.
With Pathways Institute, Joyce also teaches how to roll
slightly more complex connected taper candles and
how to make reusable beeswax wraps.
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