We purchase our wax from United States beekeepers only. The wax arrives in 10lb blocks. Our candles are produced in small batches of 24. Our house runs 100% on solar, so our candles are green. First step is to lay out the job on our kitchen table. I created a double boiler for dipping out of a pot form the Salvation Army and an old alcohol can from the hardware store. I have the advantage of modern electricity, but these are authentic, home made, hand dipped candles.

I need to break up the wax into manageable pieces then place in the double boiler.

The wicks are cut to length, then I tie a weight on the end to keep them straight. I’ve experimented with and without the weights. I seem to get the same results without a weight by dipping once, waiting for a few seconds, then straightening the wick by hand.

It takes about 30 dips to get the proper thickness. I dip 4 times then allow tapers to cool for a few seconds on the rack.

I trim the end to remove the weight and cut to length before the final dip. Hand dipped candles should have a rounded end to provide a classic “old world look”.

Now they can be hung in the window until needed, for a classic look!