Everything today is environment friendly. And why not? Considering how we caused the sorry state of the environment today it is only fitting that we find ways to further reduce the impact of pollution and overall environmental destruction. Most often than not, we are taught to find our own small way to help out. And one of that small initiative is using environment friendly candles like the beeswax candles. These kinds are devoid of dangerous chemicals that could be harmful to the environment. Making your own environment friendly beeswax candles is also a good project to educate your kid, have fund ad a bonding experience.
Bees produce wax to hold the honey they harvest. When honey is harvested, the wax is also removed. Aside from candles, it has a variety of applications. Furniture polish, lubricants and candles are just a few of the products where bees wax is used. Making candles using beeswax is very easy. The whole process is no different from making candles using paraffin wax. The natural color of beeswax ranges from cloudy white to brown. The color actually depends on the kinds of flowers the bees are getting honey their nectars from.
When you buy your beeswax, you probably will be presented with a choice between a block and a sheet of beeswax. Buying a beeswax sheet might be a better choice especially if you feel that melting the blocks of wax is troublesome work. However, with beeswax sheets you won’t have a chance to add colors to your candle. If you want candles with varying colors, beeswax blocks should be your choice.
Get your sheet of beeswax and cut it to the desired length of the candle that you would like to have. Place the wick on one of the edges of the beeswax making sure that you have an inch of extra wicks sticking out at both ends of the sheet. With beeswax, body heat is often enough to mold it. Gently press the edge to make sure the wick stays in place.
Once you have placed the wick, start rolling the beeswax sheet slowly. Ensure that you roll the sheet tightly and straight. If the sheet is rolled too loose, the resulting candle does not look good and probably will not burn as proper as a tightly rolled beeswax candle. You don’t need any adhesive to close the roll. Body heat is often enough to stick the wax together. However, if you find that not working, you can use a hair dryer to help you.
Start trimming the edges or any excess wax to make the candle even. Choose which end you would like to be the top and cut down extra wick of the designated bottom part.
Aside from being all natural, beeswax candles burn longer and provides a warm light and calm atmosphere. It has a sweet and natural scent unlike paraffin wax candles which can emit toxins like lead, benzene and mercury. Some kinds like the citronella beeswax candles help guard against flying pests. Some people with allergies also find beeswax candles more relaxing than scented paraffin ones. Beeswax candle making has been around for ages.
Making environment friendly beeswax candles is a good project that you and your kids can do. The candles made from beeswax have a number of advantages over paraffin wax candles. The cost might be a little high but the overall rewards are worth the extra money.
