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You will need to filter the
melted wax.
The wax floats to the top and cools
into a solid wax disc.
Put the wax cappings into water.
You can add any wax you
have collected.
Remove any wires.
Add to the hot water.
Old brood frames can be melted.
Cut around and remove the wax.
Step 6
- Now you will need to melt the wax again but this time using a
bain marie. This is french for a pyrex bowl over a pan of steaming water.
The melted wax can then be poured into the moulds. Be careful when
handling the bowl because it will be hot, use an oven glove or a cloth.
Step 7
- Silicone cup cake moulds are ideal for making beeswax candles.
Don’t just use a piece of string as the wick - it won’t work. You can make
your own wick but it involves something called borax so it maybe easier
to buy some pre made wicks and then cut them to length. You’ll need to
support the wick until the wax has hardened, you can do this by hanging
them from a skewer.
Step 8
- Once the beeswax has set simply release it from the silicone mould
and hey presto, this year someone special is going to be receiving a heart
shaped beeswax candle on Valentines day!
Scrape any debris away.
Rinse the wax disc.
Happy valentines day!
Place over simmering water.
Break up the wax.
Place the wicks in the centre of
the moulds.
The melted wax can be poured
into moulds.