How to Make Candles

Basic Candle Making Crafts and Tips

Let me share with you some basics on making candles. There are various methods of candle making. Some involve melting wax and others use quick, easy, "no melt" techniques.

Here is a quick and easy way to make your own candles. No melting! No mess! Safe enough for your kids to join in the fun!

Make these traditional pillar Bees Wax Candles by rolling a sheet of honeycomb beeswax around a wick. There, you're done!

Beeswax Taper Candles like the red one in the photo are similar to the blue pillar candles shown above. They are very safe and easy to make too. What a wonderful arts and crafts project for the whole family to enjoy together.

The instructions for these handmade taper candles also include a tutorial video!

Click here for melt and no melt methods of Making Candles with Granulated Wax.

Some candle making crafts require working with molten wax. Before you begin such a project, be sure to read these important Candle Making Safety Tips.

And here's another helpful, basic candle making tip you'll want to be sure to read: How to Remove Candle Wax.

If you are a beginner and do not already have candle making supplies, you may be interested in trying a candle making starter kit.

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