Simple Beeswax Candles to Make With Kids | Healthy and Green Living. Today, I uncovered my dusty beeswax blocks and old candle drippings and we made candles for our Garden of Lights party–coming up in early February. The kids and I had a fantastic time. Not only does the beeswax smell heavenly when it melts, but we listened to Grampa’s stories of making candles on his farm when he was a boy. He talked about life without electricity, and how candles were so important if you wanted light in the evening.
Why beeswax instead of paraffin? Beeswax candles are free from dangerous chemicals, so we can burn them worry-free. Though there are many blogs discussing candle-dipping (this one has great pictures), our method seemed a little simpler to me. MATERIALS • Beeswax drippings and/or purchased blocks of beeswax. • 100% cotton thread. • Pot 10 inches in diameter, at least 10 inches tall. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Home Coffee Roasting Supplies -Sweet Maria's.
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