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Colorful Christmas Tree Beeswax Candles
Made with summertime colors, these conifer-shaped candles are a vibrant version of their evergreen counterparts. Follow the directions below and use a variety of colors to make Christmas tree candles in every shade of the rainbow. These bright beeswax candles are the perfect activity for channeling the Christmas spirit on a summer day!
Supplies & Tools:
- 16.5" x 8" beeswax sheets: assorted colors*
- Cotton wick*
- Cutting mat
- Metal ruler
- X-Acto
- Optional: washi tape
- Optional: hair dryer or embossing heat tool
*You can get a beeswax candle kit that includes 10 beeswax sheets and wick here.
Directions:
Before you begin, note that a little waxy residue will get left behind on your work surface, so make sure to put down a placemat or other protective barrier. We worked on our cutting mat, then cleaned it once we finished making candles.
- Take one 16.5" x 8" sheet of beeswax and cut in half lengthwise. Set one rectangle aside and save for another project (or more Christmas tree candles).
- Cut the 16.5" x 4" rectangle in half diagonally. You’ll use 1 triangle per Christmas tree. Set one triangle aside.
- Cut a piece of wick that is 4.5" long. Wick has a top and a bottom, so make a note of which end is the top by marking it with a piece of washi tape (or simply tie a knot). You want to make sure the wick is oriented correctly before you make your candle.
Note: The wick included in your candle kit should specify which end is the top. - Lay the wick on the short edge of the beeswax. Now pinch the edge of the beeswax around the wick.
- Roll the candle, making sure the bottom edge stays lined up. This part can be a little tricky, so work slowly.
Note: If the beeswax is brittle, soften it with a hair dryer or embossing heat tool. Once the beeswax warms up a bit, it will be easier to roll.
- Repeat steps 3–5 to make additional candle(s).
- Trim the wicks to 0.25" and your candles are done!
Companion Craft:
Now that you’ve made colorful Christmas trees, try these green tree candles. Since you already know how to make single-color trees, you can skip right to directions for two-color trees. Click here to get started!
Christmas Tree Beeswax Candles
