As a girl, one of my favorite things to do with Grandpa was tie a rock to a string, then dip it over and over into a Folger's coffee can containing melted beeswax to make taper candles. They always ...

Hands-on Home (Sasquatch Books, 2015), by Erica Straus, is packed with fabulous recipes, practical, no-nonsense advice, and time- and money-saving techniques. With a focus on less consumerism, Strauss ...

ong before I even thought about becoming a beekeeper, my mom taught me how to make beeswax candles. In fact, making beeswax candles is what first got me interested in keeping bees! Here is a brief ...

Make cozy candles at home in just a few steps. Pick your scent, tint the wax, and pour into jars—try the marbled option for a ...

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On a chilly December afternoon, a vat of molten beeswax heated inside a water-jacketed tank, smelling slightly of honey, while candles stood on trays ready to be packed in boxes. In the next room, ...

Decide the height and shape you want for your candles. Cut a piece of wick that is the height you want for your candle. If your beeswax is too long, use scissors to cut it to the height. Set the hair ...