Beekeeping Guide: How To Use Candle Moulds To Create Beeswax Candles

Summary

In this step-by-step guide, National Beast Supplies demonstrates how to use their candle-making kits. The video covers the process of preparing the wick, securing it in the mold, and carefully pouring melted wax into the mold to create a candle. It also explains how to set the wax, remove the mold, and trim the wick to finalize the candle. With clear instructions and helpful tips, this tutorial ensures a successful and enjoyable candle-making experience. For more details, viewers are encouraged to visit National Beast Supplies' website for a full range of candle molds.

Takeaways

• 😀 The National Beast Supplies candle kit includes a candle mold, wick holders, wick, elastic bands, and stand components.
• 😀 To start, place the wick through the slit in the mold and ensure a small tail of wick is visible at both ends.
• 😀 Use elastic bands around the mold to secure it tightly, ensuring the wick is centered for an even candle.
• 😀 Place the wick holders on either side of the wick and secure them with the provided bands to keep the wick in place.
• 😀 Melt the wax carefully in a double boiler before pouring it into the mold, filling it to the top.
• 😀 Be cautious when pouring the wax to avoid disturbing the wick position in the mold.
• 😀 Allow the wax to set at room temperature for approximately two hours, ensuring it is firm and no longer warm.
• 😀 After the wax sets, remove the elastic bands from the wick holders and carefully open the mold to release the candle.
• 😀 Trim the wick at the base and leave enough at the top for lighting the candle.
• 😀 Once the wick is trimmed to your desired length, the candle is complete and ready for use.
• 😀 For a full range of candle molds, visit www.beekeeping.co.uk under the 'Harvesting' tab.

Q & A

What is the first step in preparing to make a candle with the National Beast Supplies kit?

The first step is to place the wick inside the mold. All the molds provided have a cut down the side, so you can easily feed the wick through the hole at the top of the mold.

Why is it important to secure the wick in the center of the candle mold?

Securing the wick in the center ensures that the candle burns evenly and prevents the wick from shifting while the wax is setting.

What role do the elastic bands play in the candle-making process?

The elastic bands are used to keep the mold closed and secure, ensuring that it remains even while the wax is poured inside.

How do you secure the wick holder in place?

The wick holders are placed inside the stands, and bands are used to keep the wick holders in place. These holders keep the wick centered in the mold.

How do you ensure that the candle mold is evenly filled with wax?

When pouring the melted wax into the mold, you need to do so carefully, filling it to the top while avoiding catching the wick in the process.

How long should you wait for the wax to set?

You should let the wax set for about two hours at room temperature. This allows the wax to harden properly before dismantling the mold.

What should you check before removing the candle from the mold?

Before removing the candle from the mold, ensure that the wax has cooled and hardened. There should be no heat felt coming from the mold, indicating it is set.

How do you remove the candle from the mold?

To remove the candle, carefully take off the elastic bands, open the mold, and slide the candle out gently. Make sure to release the handle inside the mold before pulling it out.

What should you do after removing the candle from the mold?

Once the candle is removed from the mold, use scissors to trim the wick at the base and adjust the top wick to your desired length for lighting.

Where can you find the full range of National Beast Supplies candle molds?

You can find the full range of candle molds on the National Beast Supplies website under the 'harvesting' tab.