There are two ways of spreading light: to be
The candle or the mirror that reflects it.
Edith Wharton

Easy Homemade Beeswax Candles. October 23, 2021.

With my love of cottage-style living, candles have always been a part of my life. That cheery, small light burning bright for all to see and enjoy. Of course, I buy lots of candles, and I also make lots of candles. One of my favorite candles is the rolled beeswax tapers. Rolled Beeswax tapers have a lot of character and charm that belong in any cottage-themed or rustic setting. They are incredibly easy and affordable to make, as you will see below while I make easy beeswax candles.

Easy Beeswax Candles

This project is a great way to support your local beekeeping businesses that sell sheets. I usually pay about $2.50 per sheet, which gives me two 8-in taper candles plus a little extra for petite candles. They are fun to make and are lovely gifts when simply wrapped.

Ingredients

Beeswax sheets
Wicking (you don't have to use wicking with the metal bottoms)
Exacto knife or similar razor for cutting
Hair dryer

Instructions

Using a razor knife, carefully cut the beeswax sheets into pieces 6.5 in. wide and 8 in. tall.
Trim your wick to 1 in longer than your candle. Since we are making 8-in tall candles, trim the wick to 9 in.
Lay your wick at one end of the sheet.
Begin to curl the wax around the wick, moving from one end to the other as shown in the photo. Beeswax sheets are pretty pliable, so if they crack, it is fairly easy to fix as you go by pressing and squeezing. However, if the sheet is too brittle, then use a hair dryer and run it over the area for a few seconds- just enough to soften, not melt.
Keep rolling the candle. I like my candles to be nice and tight, so rolling slowly and pressing firmly helps.
When you reach the end, use your fingernail to press the end of the wax into the candle to keep it from coming loose.
Your candle is done! Use it as you would other candles.