Tip: As I did in the picture, you can leave 3/4" of an inch on both sides. That way if one end is better looking than the other, you can make either end the top!
Make a Simple Rolled Beeswax Candle
By David Fisher, About.com Guide
Lay out your beeswax sheet and cut the wick to about 3/4" of an inch longer than the wax. I'm using an 8" sheet here, so the wick is about 8 3/4".
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- Assemble Your Materials & Beeswax
- Cut the Wick to Size
- Start Rolling the Beeswax Candle
- Continue Rolling - Slow and Straight
- Finish Rolling the Beeswax Candle
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