Candle Rolling

Candle rolling is alongside candle drawing the oldest candle-making method that is used especially in more rural regions since the faster candle-making method candle casting was invented. To use this method wax sheets, a bendable candle wick made from plant fiber or textile as well as some kind of wooden nails to fix the end of the wax sheet in place is mandatory.

Manufacturing

1. Cut the wax sheets to the wanted height of the finished candle.
2. Immerse the wick in molten wax and hang it from a cooling rack until it is completely cooled down.
3. Warm the sheets to prevent breaking in the rolling process.
4. Roll the sheet tightly around the waxed wick until the candle has reached the desired thickness.
5. Cut the remainder of the wax sheet and fix the end to the candle with a wooden nail.

Access & Availability

This is a common candle-making method mostly used in private households but in rare cases also by chandlers.

Related Items

• Candle

Related Materials

• Candle Wick