Honeybees produce wax in the hive to build the honeycomb which is their home. It has been calculated that the bees must consume five pounds of honey to build one pound of wax. The beeswax used in our candle kits has been cleaned and remoulded into sheets with the hexagonal honeycomb pattern pressed into them. Our Natural Wax Kit contains sheets of golden yellow wax which have the strongest aroma characteristic of beeswax. The Christmas Kit offers a festive combination of red and green wax which will enhance seasonal decorations, and add an elegant touch to the Christmas dining table.
Children love making the candles to give as presents to grans, aunts etc.
The kits are attractively boxed, and contain six sheets of wax, approximately 200mm square, two metres of candle wick, a plastic bee pin, and full instructions. The sheets can be used as they are or cut to the required size using a sharp knife and ruler. A range of unboxed kits containing wax and wick offer the choice of lots of colour combinations, and great value for money. The candles are made by cutting a sheet of wax to the required height, putting a length of wick against the inside edge, and gently but firmly rolling the sheet into a tube shape - just as a swiss roll or roulade is rolled. The simplicity of the process of rolling candles, the variety of colours and the instant success of the first candle appeals to adults and children alike.