Unroll Your Creativity: Learn to Make Rolled Beeswax Candles

Learn how to make hand-rolled beeswax candles using the warmth of your own hands. This cozy craft doesn’t involve any melting or hot wax, making it a quick and family-friendly activity. In this virtual class, you’ll create a range of candle shapes and sizes and learn how to handle beeswax sheets for candle making, make cuts, and pick the best wick size. The possibilities are seemingly endless as you make tapered, fluted, pillar, beehive, and decorative floating candles. Combine different colors and play with cut shapes to further customize your designs. “Beeswax is one of my favorite materials to interact with, on a sensory level and on a creative level,” says Liz. Since the Middle Ages when it was introduced, beeswax has been a preferred choice for candles. This natural byproduct of honey production has a bright and warm burn with a pleasant smell. For centuries, the cost of beeswax was prohibitive for most people, and beeswax candles were reserved mostly for religious services and affluent households. Today, this natural and historical substance is more attainable and a favorite for many candle makers. “Once you know the basics of the techniques and are familiar with the properties of the materials, you can expand your creativity into making something totally unique,” shares Liz. “This type of creating resonates with me most. Why waste time and money collecting objects that are mass-produced? Redirecting that effort and energy to learn a new skill and create one-of-a-kind belongings is such a wonderful way to enrich life.”