2565 Eastbrook Parkway, Burnaby, BC. V5C5W2Telephone: 604

Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Wicks & Wax 1. Made from 100% pure Canadian

foundation sheets used by beekeepers on which honeybees make their honeycomb.2. We now produce sheets in a wide range of colours and process them for easy handling and rolling.3. Our Beeswax sheets roll with ease when warm4. Each sheet, approximately 8 1/2” x 16” and weighing 65g

will burn for a total of at least 8 hours.

A bit on how to “PICK 1. Wicks are determined by the diameter of the finished candle.

candle has no affect on wick selection. 2. Square Braid wicks are recommended for use in rolled beeswax candles. A single sheet rolled across the full length A single sheet rolled across the full width3. Colour dyes may affect the burning of your candle. For very dark colours you

may wish to go UP a size in wick. (Black, Christmas Red, Marine Blue etc).4. Square Braid wicks are DIRECTIONAL…

a) Roll the wick around between your thumflattest side of the wick.

b) Observe the direction of the “V” formed by the braiding on this flat side.c) Insert the wick into the candle with the “V” point facing the “BOTTOM”

of your candle.

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CANDLES

Wicks & Wax

2565 Eastbrook Parkway, Burnaby, BC. V5C5W2 Telephone: 604-294-1232 Fax: 604-294-1231

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Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Candle and Soap Making Supplies

Wicks & Wax - WAX FACTS Canadian beeswax. These sheets are the same size and pattern as actual

foundation sheets used by beekeepers on which honeybees make their honeycomb.in a wide range of colours and process them for easy handling and rolling.

oll with ease when warmed and pliable. Each sheet, approximately 8 1/2” x 16” and weighing 65g - 70g, when rolled into a candle or candles,

of at least 8 hours.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED1. Beeswax sheets. *** Colours and quantity as required*** 2. Correctly sized wicking. See “A bit on how to

below. 3. Hard, smooth, cutting and rolling surface

mat...a firm piece of cardboard will work just as well).4. Metal ruler or a ruler/straightedge with a metal edge.5. Scissors or sharp cutting knife - crafting knife/

knife. 6. Hairdryer - To soften the wax to facilitate rolling… often not a

necessity, but especially helpful in cooler weather.7. Soft background music and/or good company.

“PICK - a - WICK” Wicks are determined by the diameter of the finished candle. The height of your

Square Braid wicks are recommended for use in rolled beeswax candles. length (16”) - Use #1/0 width (8 1/2”) - Use #2/0

Colour dyes may affect the burning of your candle. For very dark colours you may wish to go UP a size in wick. (Black, Christmas Red, Marine Blue etc). Square Braid wicks are DIRECTIONAL…

Roll the wick around between your thumbs and fingers looking for the

Observe the direction of the “V” formed by the braiding on this flat side. Insert the wick into the candle with the “V” point facing the “BOTTOM”

BEESWAX SHEET

4 b

4 c

Wicks & Wax

Candle and Soap Making Supplies

beeswax. These sheets are the same size and pattern as actual foundation sheets used by beekeepers on which honeybees make their honeycomb.

in a wide range of colours and process them for easy handling and rolling.

70g, when rolled into a candle or candles,

WHAT YOU’LL NEED s. *** Colours and quantity as required***

Correctly sized wicking. See “A bit on how to “PICK - a - WICK” ”

cutting and rolling surface - (Self healing cutting mat...a firm piece of cardboard will work just as well).

ruler/straightedge with a metal edge. crafting knife/box cutter/trimming

To soften the wax to facilitate rolling… often not a necessity, but especially helpful in cooler weather.

nd/or good company.

4 a 4 c

CANDLE ROLLING INSTRUCTIONS1. Measure, then cut, wax sheets to desired shape and size, either with scissors or sharp knife.2. Cut wick to length. Wick should be 1/2” longer than the planned candle 3. Lay wax on a clean, smooth, hard surface. Cardboard works well as it retains the warmth of the wax.4. If necessary, gently warm the sheet with a hairdryer to soften until sufficiently pliable to allow easy rolling.

TAKE CARE NOT TO OVERHEAT AND MELT 5. Pay careful attention to Note: 4 in the “Pick 6. Place wick +/- 1/8” from the edge of the wax with the bottom end 1/4” or so from what will be the bottom of

your candle. 7. Carefully fold the edge of the sheet over the wick, then 8. Continue to roll the sheet gently but firmly until the candle is complete.

during rolling. 9. Gently press the edge to secure the candle and prevent it from unrolling.10. Stand the candle on its bottom, and exert slight pressure to flatten.11. Trim top of wick to 1/4”.

12. Enjoy your new candle!!!

Use # 2/0 SQ

TAPER CAPERS & FUN THINGS TO DO The natural adhesive qualities of honeycomb beeswax makes

it easy to apply trim without the need for glue. Glitter can be sprinkled over, or the candled rolled in it

then gently pressed into the wax. Apply glitter to the bias edge of spiral tapers either before or

after rolling. Sequins, beads, jewel trim, etc can be pressed

using map pins, as decorations on your candle. Cut scraps of wax sheets with scissors, craft knife or cookie

cutters to provide appliqué holiday motifs, stripes, dots etc. You could even stick geometric or random

create your own designer candles.

CANDLE ROLLING INSTRUCTIONS Measure, then cut, wax sheets to desired shape and size, either with scissors or sharp knife.Cut wick to length. Wick should be 1/2” longer than the planned candle length. Lay wax on a clean, smooth, hard surface. Cardboard works well as it retains the warmth of the wax.If necessary, gently warm the sheet with a hairdryer to soften until sufficiently pliable to allow easy rolling. TAKE CARE NOT TO OVERHEAT AND MELT THE WAX. Pay careful attention to Note: 4 in the “Pick - a - Wick” section.

1/8” from the edge of the wax with the bottom end 1/4” or so from what will be the bottom of

Carefully fold the edge of the sheet over the wick, then press the wick into the wax to secure it in place.Continue to roll the sheet gently but firmly until the candle is complete. Keep the bottom of the candle even

Gently press the edge to secure the candle and prevent it from unrolling. the candle on its bottom, and exert slight pressure to flatten.

Use # 1/0 SQ

TAPER CAPERS & FUN THINGS TO DO honeycomb beeswax makes

it easy to apply trim without the need for glue. an be sprinkled over, or the candled rolled in it, and

Apply glitter to the bias edge of spiral tapers either before or

etc can be pressed into, or pinned on your candle.

Cut scraps of wax sheets with scissors, craft knife or cookie cutters to provide appliqué holiday motifs, stripes, dots etc.

geometric or random shapes together to

Measure, then cut, wax sheets to desired shape and size, either with scissors or sharp knife.

Lay wax on a clean, smooth, hard surface. Cardboard works well as it retains the warmth of the wax. If necessary, gently warm the sheet with a hairdryer to soften until sufficiently pliable to allow easy rolling.

1/8” from the edge of the wax with the bottom end 1/4” or so from what will be the bottom of

press the wick into the wax to secure it in place. Keep the bottom of the candle even