Making Dipped Candles - Won First Prize

[@ampira144]

I wrote down the instructions from the video for my own records (with some minor tweaking for my setup). Thought I'd share in case someone wants to read it while making candles for the first time like me or for anyone having trouble hearing her. Dipped Candles Gather ingredients: -Scissors -Knife -Metal candle pitcher -Sauce pot filled ~¼ full with water (add more during boiling process to top off if needed) -Wicks -Beeswax -Frame for candle drying -Two sheets of glass 1. Place candle pitcher in a saucepan filled ¼ of the way with water to create a double boiler. Turn heat on medium low and melt beeswax in pitcher. The wax needs to be kept hot for the duration of the dipping process. 2. Cut wick to appropriate lengths to get two candles per wick. 3. When wax has melted, submerge wicks until all the air bubbles come out. Hang to dry and straighten out with fingers while still warm and pliable. Remove wax drips from bottom. Give a good pull to straighten out. 4. After wax hardens, begin the first dip. Dip the wick down at the same pace as you pull them up. It should take equal time to dip as to pull up. Smooth and steady. Make sure to touch the bottom of the metal pitcher with the wicks gently. Do this with all your candles and hang to dry after dipped. 5. Second dip, start with the first candle, dip again, repeat the same process with the rest of the candles in order. 6. After about 4-5 dips, you’ll need to roll the candle between your sheets of glass. Apply gentle pressure while rolling. 7. Trim the bottom of the candles. Use your fingers to gently pull off any drips on the bottom, all the way to the wick. 8. Second round of drips, you may need to add more wax to top off your pitcher. Trim dips off candles each time you dry them. 9. Second roll, after you’ve finished another 4-5 dips you’ll need to roll the candles again. Be careful the candle isn’t too hot or else the wax will stick to the glass. 10. Third round of dips, keep wax topped off. Keep the same rhythmical movement with each dip, and remove drips after. 11. Continue dipping and rolling until you have made ~20-25 dips, or until candle is the size you’d like it to be. 12. When the candle has reached the desired size, give it one final roll and ONE final dip IN THAT ORDER. Don't be tempted to keep dipping to get a “better surface”, it will only get misshapen. 13. Trim the base of the candle: important to do this while the candle is still warm. Be careful, because they are still fragile until they are completely cooled. Place the candle on the rolling glass, take your knife and whilst rolling the candle slowly, apply gentle pressure with the knife until a disk of wax has been cut off. Be very careful or the wax can get damaged. Under no circumstances should you use a sawing motion to cut the base. 14. Dry the candles. Leave the candles hanging to dry for at least 24 hours 15. Trim the wick. You need to cut it at a slight angle and the length needs to be about the depth of your thumb. 16. Light the candle!

[@MS-mp9om]

Thank you!

[@elainerobinson2476]

@@MS-mp9om Thankyou!

[@frostednails]

Merci 💕💕💕

[@Chatty-Kathy01]

Thank you!

[@roseherbsandhoney3639]

Just started to dip my own candles with beeswax from my very own bees. Very rewarding indeed!

[@suesue1764-r8c]

Interesting ! and relaxing listening to your voice. Thank you for this video.

[@tangerinevest]

Thank you! This is the best video I've found for how to make beeswax candles. Thank you for going into such detail!

[@sk13ppy]

Congratulations for winning first prize with your beautiful candles! Thank you very much for sharing your skills, and details of equipment used in this step by step informative video. Much appreciated!

[@dianeholycross]

Thank you for your video. I come from a family of beekeepers. My Dad and Grandfather had 500 hives. At the end of extracting season, I couldn't resist "playing" in the wax. There were several excellent points made that are not on other videos that are quite important. You're candles are lovely. Once again thank you!

[@suesue1764-r8c]

I love your story of playing in the wax...would love to hear more.

[@KB-if8qu]

You guys know your candles! I love it!

[@angelinasill6203]

Thank you for the excellent explanation. I appreciate you sharing your expertise with us. My daughter has developed an interest in candle-making, and I will take her a lot of great tips from this video.

[@kimt4870]

This was very informative, and I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing !

[@martaxicol9630]

No wonder they are expensive!! It takes a lot of time to make them!😱

[@DI_Arpita_CY]

I’m surprised why this video has so little likes. It’s so wonderfully explained.

[@oswaldconsultancyltd3150]

Thank you. Fabulous.

[@MsWambz]

Very lovely candles. Thank you for sharing clear instructions, it was a very informative video.

[@roxannerasconbrown6123]

Beautiful candles. If one were to desire a colored beeswax candle what type of dye should one use?

[@nwaldburger]

Very nice. Thank you. Fyi beeswax candles that are stored for a few years burn much slower.

[@_frogerino]

if the wax is overheated, can it be reused once it’s cooled, or is it done?

[@AhmadAbdi]

Great video and thanks for sharing Maybe you could also try tying the wick bottom to a medium metal nut. this should keep the wick straight so you avoid over-doing the rolling action that much.

[@NationalHoneyShowUK]

Well done Sue Carter from Chorleywood.

[@aleciamilot1874]

How long do these burn for? ❤❤

[@bobehan9813]

Thank you for your videos Sue…could you tell me how you get the shiny mirror finish on your candles

[@SabineSandra-f6k]

Hi, Could you let me know what kind of glass you use to role your candles and how big it is. Thank you. Sabine

[@tzkelley]

I really enjoy your videos but I wish they were recorded with more volume.

[@hankeringafterthegoodlife2420]

So lovely thank you.

[@rrketc2]

I found that doping the wax with 10% coconut oil gives a cooler, slower, and brighter burn.

[@helenhadley4714]

What thickness is your rolling glass? Is the glass anything special? (toughened)

[@Pottery4Life]

Thank you.

[@bobehan9813]

Hi Sue, do you run workshops? Great tutorial but I’d love to learn and experience this in person 😊

[@fuckesther]

Thanks for the video , what sort of wick do you use thank you

[@zhanna2627]

can you do it with paraffin ?

[@saradove5789]

Thank you 💕

[@shirleythoms4976]

This is a good video. Competitive they are!

[@NickHolmes-wwwcight]

very inspiring, nice chipper music too :-)

[@lynnbarrett2603]

I can't hear you

[@soldiersangelcj]

Very informative and helpful! Thank you!

[@Heathbarbcrunch2]

My volume is up all the way....what?

[@paulrivera3252]

I love this video, just need to speak up.

[@biswaranjan5135]

Hi

[@FloryJohann]

Volume way to low to hear anything. Can you redo the video with higher volume or at least have a written script with that video.

[@yanabento]

she's whispering!!!!!!!!!!

[@sextonblake1505]

Turn up your hearing aid.

[@sesilhaha]

멋져요

[@شموععاليا]

جميل

[@biswaranjan5135]

Helo broder

[@patrapper7367]

Speak up or get closer to mike please on your next video

[@frithar]

Made a very easy process very difficult. Lol.

[@sextonblake1505]

@Instaurare Omnia In Christo - That's called making something easy by missing out the hard part. And it always results in a lower quality product.

[@stephenanderle5422]

Pure beeswax does not make good candles. Add some paraffin and vegetable oil. Olive oil works best.