Beeswax Candle Making
Candle making kits come in many shapes, sizes and types. Most people gravitate toward the more popular types like paraffin, gel, and soy as they usually contain special fragrances, but don’t avoid beeswax kits.
Beeswax candles are unique for many different reasons. Most beeswax candle making kits are 100% pure beeswax. You want to verify this though it is important as you want to reap all the lovely benefits that beeswax offers.
The color of beeswax is not like paraffin. The basic color is a sort of yellow but can vary from a golden yellow to a golden tan.
I’ve been asked a lot about the scent associated with beeswax. Do we add a fragrance like when making other types of candles? Well, in all actuality beeswax contains its own scent. There is no need to add additional scent to beeswax. The natural beeswax scent is a very light honey smell which is quite pleasant in its own right. It is very mild and naturally occurring.
Another benefit of beeswax candles is that they will burn longer than most other types of candles. This quality alone makes beeswax quite efficient and a sound investment. There is nothing worse than making a candle only to watch it burn all the way down in 2 or 3 settings. When you create your own candle from scratch, you will want to see them last as long as possible so you can enjoy the fruits of your labors.
One aspect you will want to be aware of when making beeswax candles is something called “bloom” This is a powdery coating which will develop on your candle. This is common and very easy to get rid of. There are a couple of things you can do. An easy remedy is to buff the candle lightly with a soft cloth. Another method would be to take a hair dryer to the candle in order to remove the bloom. Don’t worry when you first notice the bloom. It is common and not a problem. Just simply apply these techniques and your candle will look amazing and smell like honey.
One more tip, when you are burning your beeswax candle, as with any candle make sure you keep it out of any drafts and in a candleholder that is fireproof. And, as always, never leave your candles burning unattended. Enjoy!
