Hand-Dipped Beeswax Candle

Come learn how to make dipped beeswax candles! We will go over the basics of how to handle and care for beeswax, prepare wick for dipping, and the general techniques on how to build up the body of the candle. Dipped candles differ from poured candles in that the beeswax is layered over and over upon itself to create a stronger structure, similar to the growth of a tree in rings. In addition to process and technique, we will learn a bit about the history of candles, our human relationship to bees, and the uses of beeswax. We’ll focus on building tall tapers and twisted candles.