Making wax candles. Beeswax candles make great homemade gifts. Creating a candle: where to start

Since ancient times, people have known that the element of Fire cleanses and burns all negative energies that defile a person’s aura.
For our Ancestors, fire was one of the Holy Manifestations of Divine Power. Nowadays, as before, all Vedic Rituals take place near bonfires and Holy Lights. If they are held at home, then a candle burns in the red corner. The fire of a stove, the fire of a candle, is a visible and bright image of the Ancestors and Gods, manifesting themselves in the flame of fire.
The special, magical effect of a candle flame on a person’s aura (subtle bodies and shells) is that the flame helps cleanse the body of everything negative that accumulates in us day after day. And if a person living in an urban environment rarely has the opportunity to sit by the fire, then he can always light a candle in front of him.

After sitting near a lit candle for at least 7-10 minutes, watching the vibrations of its flame, we soon begin to notice how the candle throws a small amount of soot into space. As the experience of our Ancestors says, fire burns away mental fatigue, irritation and resentment that have accumulated in a person. Soot is evidence that they have burned.

The fire of a candle calms the mind, thanks to this, we can drive away negative, negative thoughts and feelings, and prevent illness from entering our physical body. So mental pain, gradually dissipating, prevents pain physical body. Along with the crackling of the candle, it goes away, and peace and peace of mind returns to its place.

I propose to revive the traditions of Our Ancestors and make wax candles on our own, both for daily use and for various rites and rituals. In addition, making candles is a very exciting activity.

Do-it-yourself protective wax candle.

The easiest type of protective candles to make are candles made from wax and herbs. To make a candle we will need:

foundation sheet,

wick,

protective herbs (optional),

a brush for applying herbal powder (also optional, you can do this with your hands, but with a brush it turns out faster and more evenly),

scissors for cutting wicks,

wax cutting knife,

ruler.

You can buy foundation on a specialized website for beekeepers.

When creating a candle, the foundation must be tightly twisted so that there are no voids, otherwise the candle will not burn without a residue.

The wick should be cotton. (3 centimeters of the wick is lowered into molten wax in advance so that when the candle is lit, it does not burn, but melts).

The herbs are dried in advance and crushed in a coffee grinder until almost dusty, so that there are no large pieces, because... When burning, they can flare up and create a loud crackling sound).

You can use different herbal compositions to create candles. It all depends on the goal you are pursuing. For example, if you are making candles for amulet protection, then you can use wormwood, thistle and other non-distillate herbs, which are especially strong for these purposes. herbs collected at Kupala . If your candle should bring peace and tranquility to your home, then use St. John's wort and mint.

We cut the foundation to the size you need, mine is 21.8 cm x 8.5 cm. This is convenient to do with a knife, but you can also use scissors. We heat it slightly so that it becomes plastic and curls easily. This can be done over the burner or laid out in the Sun in advance.

We cut the wick to the required size, for my candle it is 11.5 cm.

Place the wick on the edge of the foundation, pressing it slightly.

Sprinkle the herbs you have chosen in an even, not very thick layer.

We twist the foundation tightly so that there are no voids, otherwise the candle will not burn without a residue.

Now the candle is ready!

You can make a small notch at the base of the candle with a knife to distinguish this candle from a simple (without herbs) wax candle. Since the wax smells very strongly of honey, it overpowers the smell of dried herbs, so these candles (without a label) are difficult to distinguish from the outside.

Master class: wax candle in a mold.

We cut the wax into small pieces, put it in a water bath, on a small fire (two or three on the scale of the gas burner tap).

We are waiting for the wax to melt. It is important not to leave it unattended; if you overheat, the wax may catch fire (in this case, you just need to cover the pan with a lid or cover the fire with soda, and not extinguish it with water).

When the wax is completely melted to a homogeneous mass...

Dip a thread into wax to create a wick. For wax candles, you need to use a thread consisting of many small threads, poorly twisted together.

Using toothpicks, strengthen the wick in the mold. To make a removable candle, you need to grease the walls of the mold with vegetable oil.

You can add ground spices to candles - cinnamon, vanilla, etc., as well as very finely ground (powdered) protective herbs - juniper is good as one of the strongest amulets and cleansers of space from bad entities.

Fill the wax halfway, add what you want to add to the candle and add the remaining wax.

We wait for the candle to harden - the wax hardens from the edges to the center. Next, remove the toothpicks and trim the wick to the desired length. That's all.

Please note - on the left is a regular candle beeswax, and on the right is a candle made of church wax with the addition of juniper.

Dipped wax candles.

Making wax candles is a real mystery! The process itself is fascinating: meditative and relaxing. This candle burns for 3 hours. It cleanses the space very well, calms and pacifies. The most important thing is that its flame is completely different, very different from paraffin flames. In addition, paraffin vapor is harmful to health. Dipping is the oldest method of making candles.

You will need:

beeswax,

cotton threads - others will not burn (you can use ready-made wicks from stores selling craft supplies),

a saucepan that can accommodate a jar (a bottle with a wide neck) - because We will melt the wax in a steam bath.

We put the wax in pieces into a jar, pour water into a saucepan, put the jar in the saucepan, turn on the stove and wait until the wax is completely melted.

When the wax is completely melted, dip the cotton cord into the wax. After the excess wax has drained back into the jar, move the cord to the side and wait for the wax to cool and harden.

Then we dip it again and again wait for the wax to cool. You need to dip in one precise movement, without delaying in the jar, so that the previous layer of wax does not have time to melt in the hot wax.

The better you cool the candle in the air, the more wax it will capture the next time you dip it.

When you are satisfied with the thickness of the candle, cut off the bottom of the candle and trim the wick.

The candles are ready. A similar candle burns for 2.5-3 hours. It has a very beneficial effect on well-being and clears the space of everything unnecessary.

You can make several candles at once (three or four wicks in operation at a time), while some are dipped and others are cooled. The wax cools quickly.

In the same way, the wax is cleaned of impurities - they settle between the water and the wax, after which they can be easily removed with a knife.

It is important to make candles in a good mood. In order for your candles to be magical, you need to repeat mantras, spells, and praises while making them. You can find mantras and praises in the article "Praise of the Native Gods."

Method of withdrawal from a loved one

layers of negative fields and programs using a candle.

Cleansing with a wax candle must be carried out in the following cases:

At the first symptoms of a cold,

If you or your loved ones are very nervous,

After serious conflict situations,

After visiting hospitals and seriously ill people,

After a conversation with a person who is unpleasant to you, if after this there is a feeling of heaviness in the body, your mood has deteriorated, you feel nauseous,

Children, if someone scared them or a stranger scolded them strongly and viciously on the street in your absence,

If a child went for a walk healthy and in a good mood, and returned, pale, angry, doesn’t want to talk, doesn’t want to eat and doesn’t want anything at all,

In other similar situations.

To remove layers of negative fields and programs from a loved one, ask him to sit on a stool, since the back of the chair blocks the person’s back from the influence of the candle flame, and stand behind him.

You will need a wax candle. Place a small circle of white paper on it with a hole cut in it for the candle to fit into. The paper is necessary to protect your hands from the negative energy that will be absorbed by the melted wax flowing down the candle - it will not flow onto your hand, but onto the paper.

Light a candle. For a while, forget about all everyday thoughts and repeat silently or out loud (depending on the circumstances, if the person agrees, then it is better out loud) the mantra “Aum”. The patient should begin to “clean” from the tailbone. The hand with the candle should make a rotational movement counterclockwise.

The amplitude of this movement is 10-15 centimeters. The time during which you will perform the ceremony is chosen by you arbitrarily.

If the candle begins to crackle, it means that you have found a “problem” place - an area in which a person has serious disturbances in the functioning of the body. Surely at this moment you will see soot coming out of the flame. Hold the candle near this area until the candle stops smoking! When the flame becomes clear again, continue moving up the spine - all the way to the top of the head.

We finish cleaning with movements above the head: at a distance of 10-15 centimeters above the head. At this time, one must read the glorification of Lada the Mother of God, so that She will help a person to debug his body, soul and spirit, i.e. bring him into alignment with Mother Nature and the Supreme Progenitor (bring him into harmony with Them).

Praise to Lada the Mother of God: “Oh, Lada Mother! Mother Sva Most Pure! Be glorious and Trislavna! You give us Love and Happiness! Send your grace upon us! Bless your son (daughter) (name) to restore connection with Family and Nature! We honor and glorify Thee, Lada-Mother, to all our people, now and ever, and from Circle to Circle, and at all times, as long as Yarila the Sun shines on us! So be it, so be it, so be it! A-o-u-m!”

Cleaning must be done 3 times, checking whether the candle burns evenly in the place where it previously smoked.

After performing the cleansing ritual, the person you helped needs to burn the paper with the wax dripping on it and scatter the ashes with the words: “As the paper burns and these ashes scatter, so will all my ailments and illnesses burn and dispel.”

Good luck to you in your good deeds.

Beekeepers love to experiment and can make their own candles from natural beeswax. This substance has unique properties. Candles made from it are golden in color and, unlike artificial ones, smell pleasantly of honey and flowers. Beeswax candles burn for a long time, unlike paraffin candles. The product can be classified as natural, environmentally friendly and flavored, which does not contain various additives. You can do it yourself different types candles.

Comparison of natural wax candles with paraffin candles

Paraffin has been popular for a long time. But they are very harmful when they burn, they release carcinogenic substances such as benzene, toluene, and form soot. Because of this, a person often suffers from an allergic reaction and the respiratory tract is irritated. In industrial products, the wick has a lead core, when it burns, it releases a large amount of toxic vapor. The disadvantage is the chemical additives, which are also harmful to health.

It is better to give preference to a waxy natural product; they can be made in different ways using a sheet of foundation, which must be rolled out.

You can also do this by lowering the wick into wax, which melts until the desired shape comes out. The most commonly used method is pouring into molds.

The wax needs to be melted, the optimal temperature is 70 degrees; if it is exceeded, foam may begin to form. This indicates that the wax is dehydrated. This produces high-quality candles that burn well and do not crack. If the temperature is higher than 120 degrees, the wax may smoke. Above 200 degrees it starts to burn. It is important in this situation to keep the temperature under control.
You only need to melt the product over low heat and stir it constantly.
It is prohibited to add water to finished product, it will start to splatter.
In case of fire, use a fire extinguisher.
Before working with the product, you need to carefully prepare, prepare all the means in case a fire suddenly occurs.
It is best to melt it in a water bath, heat it in an electric bath, gas stove need to be closely monitored at all times.
The inner and outer vessels should not touch; to do this, place river stones on the bottom, then add water when it begins to boil away.
The room must be maintained at an optimal temperature; ventilate it constantly.

To work, you will need special equipment: a staff, clothing, gloves. You can’t rush when working, you can get wax all over it. After you have used the dishes, do not wash them under the tap; the product may cause clogged drains.

When you have already prepared the substance, you need to put it in a safe place; it is forbidden to place it near appliances, curtains, or windows.

Preparing to make beeswax candles

Choose a large table, cover it with newspaper, remove carpets from the floor.
Prepare special sticks on which you can place the forms, essential oils, dishes, tools.
You need to crumble the product on the old one cutting board, you can also put the molten product here.
To melt the substance, you can use a slow cooker or wax melter.
There should be water nearby, because you will need to constantly add it. Some will need to be refrigerated urgently. In the table you can see the shapes for candles.

Table “Varieties of molds for making candles”

Tools and materials for making beeswax candles

To grind the product you will need a hammer or screwdriver or a sharp knife.
You need to cut the wick using scissors, also stock up on pieces.
To level the base, you need to use a turbo lighter.

To make beeswax candles you will need the following materials:

Bee product.
It is important to choose a quality wick. It must be environmentally friendly and must not contain metal cores or twisted cotton threads.
The thickness of the wick should be selected depending on the diameter of your candle. If the candle has a large diameter, you need to choose a thick wick.
Before pouring candles, the wick is soaked with wax and thoroughly dried. It must be soaked in boric acid, a saline solution, so that a colored flame can be obtained.

Stages of making candles with beeswax

It is necessary to filter the wax; to do this, take a piece of fabric from nylon. After the procedure, the filter will have to be thrown away because it becomes clogged with wax; it is recommended to use a paper funnel that has a paint filter.
Making wick clamps.
You can fix the wick in different ways, using clothespins and hair clips. You need to take the wire, finely cut it to 10 cm, then bend the pieces. The wick is placed in the middle, twisted with wire and tensioned.
Preparing silicone molds for wax filling.
Often the molds are sold already with slots, it is necessary to place a wick there, this must be done with extreme caution, the mold must not be divided in half. In the photo you can see how to do this correctly.
In the photo you can see how the forms are secured with rubber bands; this is necessary to protect the wax from leaking. The seams on the walls of the mold are not specially covered, because the wax has high viscosity and density. In the section of the form, the walls are aligned. After you have completely assembled, you need to fasten the wick with a clamp to the wire, pre-twist it, and adjust the tension.
Grind the wax. To do this, you will need a hammer, a chisel, you need to break everything thoroughly so that the substance melts faster.
Melting wax. It is important to ensure that the vessel with the water bath and the bottom do not interact. To do this, you need to pour the wax into a thermal kettle and place it on top of a pot of boiling water. When the wax melts, it begins to settle, add water, just make sure that it does not get into the wax.
Filter the wax, for this you can use plastic bottle with nylon fabric.
Pour wax into the molds to the brim. When the mold is large, you need to poke several holes in it, so there will be no emptiness inside. Wait until the wax cools down for about 6 hours; do not cool it in a cold place, this can lead to cracks in the candles.
Remove the candles from the molds. First, remove the clamp that was intended for the wick. Afterwards you need to clean and trim the wick. After the candle has cooled, you need to remove the rubber bands and take out the candle. See the photo to see how to do it correctly.

Useful properties and uses of beeswax ear candles

Ear candles contain natural wax and essential oils. In case of inflammation in the nasopharynx, throat, nose, it is necessary to use ear candles. They will also help get rid of tinnitus, increased irritability, and headaches. Beeswax can be used to remove sulfur plugs.

It is recommended to use ear candles at home; they can be used for high temperature, they do not have side effect on the body. Ear candles are only allowed for use on adult children. You must first read the instructions.

Ear candles are one of the healing remedies; with their help you can relieve inflammation, pain, calm down, and improve hearing. Ear candles are a must at home.

The composition of the medicine includes pine oils and beeswax.

It is important to use ear candles correctly:

You need to take 250 ml of water, 2 candles, ear sticks, and a piece of polyethylene.
Lie on your side, cover your hair with a towel.
Apply the film to your ear.
Insert the medicine into the ear vertically.
Carefully light the candle; when it burns down to a certain mark, you need to remove it from the ear area.
Take a cotton swab and clean the ear of everything that has accumulated in it, the ears should be warm after the procedure, put on a hat.
A similar procedure is performed for the second ear.

It’s easy to make candles from beeswax yourself with your own hands; they will be distinguished by their safety and reliability. Beeswax ear candles are the best remedy to relieve the inflammatory process.

Since ancient times, beeswax has been considered a valuable material; it was not easy to obtain. It was originally used to make candles, which were quite expensive. With the widespread development of beekeeping, everything has become much more accessible. However, real wax is still common only in narrow circles of beekeepers. But if you yourself or your relatives are engaged in beekeeping, it will not be difficult for you to get material to create wax candles with your own hands, which will serve interesting elements decor or great gifts for loved ones.

Natural beeswax has many advantages over paraffin or, for example, gel. Wax candles do not form soot when burning and do not emit carcinogens. They also contain propolis and natural essential oils, which have a beneficial effect on our body when burning.

Among other advantages, it is worth noting that with the spread of industry and urban life, people began to lose touch with nature and therefore value even small news from the green world more. And candles made from natural beeswax have every right to be considered a link between urbanization and artisan origins.

Rules for working with wax

To avoid force majeure that can overtake you when working with wax, remember a few simple rules:

Always use an apron. It is desirable that it be made of thick canvas fabric.

When working with wax, do not wear revealing clothing. It's best if you wear a sweater or long-sleeved shirt to avoid getting burned if hot wax gets on your body.
The wax begins to melt at a temperature of 65°, you need to make sure that the wax does not overheat, otherwise it may ignite. This can be easily prevented by heating the material in a water bath, when the condition of the wax can be constantly monitored.
When heating the wax, you need to be constantly nearby, you cannot leave.
If wax catches fire, you should never put it out with water, otherwise an explosion may occur. In this case, you should always have baking soda on hand.

By following all the rules for working with wax, this activity will bring you only joy and pleasure.

Materials and preparation for work

To make original candles, you need to choose their design and color in advance, and decide whether they will be scented or regular.

For work we will need the following materials and tools:

water bath pan;
container for melting wax;
molds for candles. Before work, it is better to lubricate them with liquid soap, dishwashing detergent or vegetable oil;
baking soda;
wick. For wax candles, it is recommended to use natural cotton threads;
wax dyes. Natural wax crayons and food coloring are suitable (just not for water based), you can also use gel pigments;
stick or pencil. Needed to secure the wick;
wick weight;
natural wax. It can be purchased in specialized stores in the form of wax or granules.

Manufacturing progress

The process of making wax candles is quite simple to perform. If everything is done correctly and all simple conditions are met, you will enjoy not only the work itself, but also the excellent result. This master class will help you navigate the choice of product and perform it in the best possible way.

First you need to melt the wax in a water bath.

On a note! If you purchased large pieces of material, it is better to cut it into smaller pieces.

Next we proceed to fixing the wick. We attach a weight to the lower end of the thread so that the future wick does not dangle when filling the mold with wax. If it is possible to make a hole in the bottom of the container, then thread the thread there and tie a knot at its end; in this case, a weight is not required. It is advisable to wax the thread itself. Tie the upper end of the wick to a pencil or stick, as shown in the photo:

Now you can start filling the mold with wax. Let the wax harden. There is no need to rush to remove the finished candle from the mold; it is better to let it stay in it longer.

When the product has hardened well, you can pull it out of the container by pulling the end of the wick. This will work if there is a weight attached to the wick. If the thread is secured to the form with a knot, you just need to cut it.

If desired, you can easily and simply give the candle any color and shape. The color is created using dyes, the shape can be initially chosen to be curly. The easiest option is to use silicone baking molds. They are easy to use, it is easy to get a ready-made candle from them, they can be found in any hardware store in a large assortment:

You can also give the candle an unusual look using paper gluing:

It is possible to use a split form:

The option of using ice to create an openwork candle is very simple and interesting. When filling the mold with wax, pieces of ice are added to it, which then flows out through the holes, leaving an unusual ornament:

It is possible to make a magnificent rose with your own hands from wax. This does not require any special skills. Making the petals yourself is not difficult. You need to pour the melted wax onto a saucer in a thin layer, then start wrapping the plates that are not completely frozen around the wick.

Video on the topic of the article

The videos below will help you complete the job of making wax candles correctly and without problems:

Candles made from natural beeswax, which initially had a purely utilitarian purpose and were used as the simplest sources of lighting, began to perform other tasks (decorative, emotional, ritual) in addition to their main function, which made them indispensable in everyday life. Let's try to figure out how you can make wax candles with your own hands at home, what are their advantages and differences from paraffin candles.

Golden-yellow candles, colored in natural tones with particles of honey and pollen contained in the wax, made from a natural product without the use of any chemical dyes, artificial flavors, foreign additives or impurities, are used in a wide variety of situations and for different purposes.

Church

When it comes to wax candles, the first thing that comes to mind are candles, which are most often used in religious rituals, both in church and at home. They are made only from natural raw materials from the apiary without any additives.

Household

Their name speaks for itself. They are simple in shape (usually elongated in the form of a cylinder), functional, and illuminate the room well. They are used most often when there is no electricity.

Decorative

This is the most common type of wax candle. They are used at home as a source of light to create a romantic mood and a special atmosphere, as well as an interesting interior decoration. These candles come in a variety of shapes and can be made using dyes and fragrances.

Candles for traditional ceremonies, rituals and ceremonies

Dinner candles, made using dyes and scents, create a dim lighting effect during dinner and are used as an additional decorative element.

Due to their compactness and lightness, tea candles were originally intended for heating and maintaining the required temperature in a special teapot on festive table. Now they are adored by romantic and dreamy people, who often use them to create comfort and a special atmosphere in the room, at the table and even on the water (they are very light and float well on the surface of the water).

What do these types of candles have in common? All of them can be made from a natural product - obtained from an apiary. Nothing else can replace their ability to fill the house with a subtle honey aroma. And the process of pouring golden liquid beeswax into molds is akin to meditation, ending with the moment of placing a thin wick in the center of each candle.

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What are the benefits of beeswax candles?

What benefits, besides aesthetic pleasure, can wax candles give us?

Their subtle, unobtrusive honey-floral aroma is provided by beeswax containing particles of products produced by bees in the apiary. This natural aromatherapy calms and relaxes, creating a favorable atmosphere in the house.

Such candles burn very cleanly and longer than paraffin candles, without releasing any harmful substances into the surrounding space. And they cope with their functional task of lighting the room perfectly.

Wax candles help maintain and restore health, filling the house with an aroma when burned that can affect microorganisms, due to the fact that the wax contains remnants of propolis, resins and other useful substances found in the beehive in the apiary. This feature allows the candles to be used in folk medicine as a healing agent to stimulate the body's functioning and improve mood.

Wax candles not only provide us with a soothing and peaceful atmosphere, but also make the air in our home cleaner, providing a healthier environment. This is explained very simply. When burning, wax candles release negative ions, which easily neutralize the positive charge contained in dust and micropollutant particles in the air.

By the way, this is precisely the principle used in the operation of some air purifiers and water filters.

When burning wax candles, the content of dirty impurities in the air decreases and it becomes cleaner. A favorable atmosphere is created in the room, which contributes to a more comfortable stay for people suffering from allergies and asthma.

There is evidence that burning a couple of wax candles in a room for a while made it easier for allergy sufferers to tolerate the component that causes a persistent allergic reaction (for example, the presence of a cat), and for asthmatics to feel more comfortable.

In addition, the pleasant sweetish and light aroma of candles, consisting of 100% pure natural wax without fragrances, dyes and other additives, is not irritating at all.

Of course, high-quality beeswax candles are not cheap, but health concerns are a more compelling argument for many. When purchasing ready-made wax candles, you need to carefully study their composition. Sometimes, candles that are only 50% beeswax and contain not entirely safe paraffin are passed off as a pure product.

Cons of paraffin candles

The regular candles we use most often are made from paraffin wax, which is a by-product of petroleum refining. In terms of its chemical qualities, it is a rather environmentally unfriendly and highly toxic product that can pollute the air we breathe in the house.

The technology for its extraction is as follows: paraffin is extracted during oil refining from the lowest layer of an oil well. This black mass contains many toxins. Next, the raw materials are bleached and treated with benzene and other drugs containing carcinogenic substances. Further processing in order to give the resulting waste an attractive presentation, aroma and color is also carried out chemicals.

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As a result, we, unsuspectingly, receive a beautiful, completely innocent-looking candle that contains dangerous toxins. Some of them are released when it burns and are carcinogenic.

What is the danger of toxic effects of paraffin candles?

If paraffin candles are used frequently and for a long time, they can cause certain health problems. Tiny particles harmful substance easily and imperceptibly enter the human lungs, which can cause irritation respiratory tract and allergies.

As for the dyes and aromatic substances that are added to paraffin candles, they are also not always safe. When burned, such a candle can release toxins that are formed when the molecular structure of the oils changes when heated.

And these are not the only disadvantages of burning paraffin candles. When burned, they release toxic fumes and microscopic soot particles, which over time are left on ceilings, walls, furniture and interior items. dark spots, and also settle in human lungs.

How to protect yourself in this situation? Either avoid using paraffin candles unless absolutely necessary, or try to learn how to make useful and safe candles on one's own.

We make wax candles with our own hands

Making candles is a fun activity. For example, you can take a short break from pressing matters or make an original and useful gift for yourself or your loved ones with your own hands.

Of course, without mastering at least the minimum of little secrets and various wisdom invented by savvy masters (and for them long years accumulated a lot), not to achieve a good result. But you can and should still try. The process of mastering the art of making wax candles is simple and exciting. And perhaps for some it can become a favorite pastime.

To guarantee a pure product with healing properties, to make candles you only need natural beeswax. It is best to purchase it from those who are directly involved in beekeeping. That is, from trusted beekeepers who can offer the right beeswax (this may depend on the season and the amount of pollen contained).

So, how to make beeswax candles at home? Let's consider several ways.

Rolling from foundation sheets

To make this method, aromatic wax is used. The sheets of foundation are slowly rolled up and, under the influence of the warmth of the hands, slowly form the intended shape of a candle of the required thickness. Even a novice master can cope with this task.

To make it you will need a sheet of foundation, twine (cotton or jute) for the wick (you can use a ready-made wick for candles), scissors and a candle tablet for wetting the wick in molten paraffin for better burning.

Dipped candles: “royal” origin The oldest method of making candles is directly related to our “crowned candle person.” It was by repeated dipping in wax that our distant ancestors received a wonderful thing - a wax candle. And she, in turn, gave them the most valuable things that can be on Earth - warmth and fire.

Since ancient times, dipped candles have been used to perform rituals of cleansing from evil spirits and negative energy.

There was even a belief that by the color of the fire from a dipped candle one could recognize how beneficial the surrounding atmosphere was. If the candle fire burned evenly and gave a clear, yellow-orange color, we could talk about the absence of evil spirits in the house. If the flame was “restless”, of an unusual color, this was an indicator of an unfavorable situation and required a ritual of cleansing from evil spirits.

To this day, dipped candles are sold in church shops. The very ones that parishioners buy to place in front of one or another holy face, to beg for forgiveness of sins and to ask for benefits for themselves and their relatives. So, a dipped candle is a kind of “wax intermediary” between Heaven and people.

Dipped candles: mysticism and interesting facts

There are many beliefs and special rituals associated with the creation of dipped candles.

1. When making a dipped candle, you should focus on good, bright thoughts. It is believed that in this way the master “charges” his wax creation with positive energy. This means that when burned, a candle can reliably protect the house from evil spirits and create a beneficial, peaceful atmosphere.

2. In the church, when making dipped candles, wax is added from the cinders of candles that have already “served their purpose.” This approach to creating candles is quite controversial. Some believe that in this way the new candle is imbued with positive energy and holiness. Others, on the contrary, believe that this transfers to the new candles the tears and sins that were previously atoned for by parishioners in the temple.

The smell of honey and wax. Making wax candles is a real mystery!

The process itself is fascinating, meditative and relaxing. This candle burns for 3 hours. It cleanses the space very well, calms and pacifies. And its flame is completely different, very different from paraffin flames. Dipping is the oldest method of making candles. I share with you the joy of creating this miracle.

First we'll take:

Beeswax (it must be taken either from beekeepers or in special beekeeping stores).
cotton threads, others will not burn (you can use ready-made wicks from craft stores, but I buy cotton “mason’s cord” at a hardware store).
a saucepan that can hold a wide-necked jar or bottle. (A coffee can weighing about 500 g will do) because... We will melt the wax in a steam bath.

Dipped candle: do it yourself

Despite its high ritual purpose and ancient origin, a dipped candle is one of the easiest to make. So, for beginners in candle making it will not be difficult to create such a thing at home.

Melt the wax raw material in a water bath.
To make good candles by dipping, you must follow these rules:
Dip the wick into the wax and hold it in this position for about three minutes for the first time. In this case, air and moisture will be forced out of the thin candle.
Remove the wick and, while it cools, smooth it out with your fingers, eliminating any rough spots or bubbles. One way to do this is to roll the wick with your palms on warm glass.
Dip the candle into the wax again to one-quarter of its length. Hold the candle in the wax for three to five seconds.
Remove the candle for three minutes.
Dip the candle halfway into the wax for three seconds.
Remove for three minutes.
Dip three-quarters of the length of the candle into the wax for three to five seconds.
Remove for three minutes.
Dip the entire candle into the wax and remove.
Dip a third of the length of the candle into the wax and remove it.
Dip two-thirds of the length of the candle into the wax and remove it.
Dip the candle completely into the wax and remove it.
Continue completely dipping and removing the candle until it reaches the diameter you want.

If there are several wicks attached to the stick, you can dip one into the wax first, then the second, the third, and so on. By the time all the wicks have been dipped into the wax once, it will be time to dip them a second time. By immersing candles in wax for different periods of time, you can achieve the best effect.

Once you have mastered this method, you will be able to make four to six candles at a time (in a large diameter vessel) by hanging them on a device that resembles a spoked wheel. You can rotate this wheel by placing the wicks one by one into the wax jar rather than dipping them in by hand. You will need to keep an eye on the level of wax in the container. To do this, keep a little more wax ready in a separate container, maintaining the desired temperature, so that you can add it to the main composition as its level decreases.

To make a full-fledged dipped candle, you will need at least dozens of dipping the wick into wax. Each time the walls of the candle will thicken, thanks to additional dipping into the melted wax.

To save time and effort, you can make not one, but two candles at once. To do this, tie two wicks to a wooden stick at a sufficient distance from each other. But at the same time, it is necessary that the wicks easily enter the container with melted wax at the same time. If you are too hasty, the wax will start to fall off the wick.

The temperature of the melted wax should not exceed 56 degrees Celsius! Otherwise, the wax will remain on the wick in a very thin layer, which will significantly increase the number of times the wick is dipped into the wax, and, therefore, the time it takes to create the candle. If the temperature of the wax is too low, the candles will have a non-uniform surface, and such wax, when frozen, will be fragile and fragile.

The candle should be dipped in wax for 3-5 seconds so that a sufficient amount of wax remains on the candle. And take it out to harden for 3 minutes, or put the candle in cool water.
Using the last method will save time.

After the first or second dipping, the wick with wax should be rolled over the glass surface - this will remove unnecessary air from the candle, and the surface will be smooth and will not bubble.

When you are satisfied with the thickness of the candle, cut off the bottom of the candle and trim the wick. The candles are ready. A similar candle burns for 2.5-3 hours. It has a very beneficial effect on well-being and clears the space of everything unnecessary. You can make several candles at once (three or four wicks in operation at a time), while some are dipped and others are cooled. The wax cools quickly.

At the end of the candle making process, the remaining wax can be left in the jar if you plan to make such candles often. Or the wax can be poured into a saucepan, directly onto the water. When the water has cooled and the wax has completely hardened, you need to remove the wax circle and store it until the next time. In the same way, the wax is cleaned of impurities - they settle between the water and the wax, after which they can be easily removed with a knife.

It is important to make candles in a good mood. In order for your candles to be magical, you need to repeat mantras, spells, and praises while making them. However, you should not get carried away with the technical intricacies of the candle making process. Remember that you are creating magical tools, each of which deserves special attention.

You must focus on the purpose of each candle each time you dip it. For example, if you are making light blue candles, then when dipping the wicks into the wax, think about peace, understanding, patience and health. And not only think, but also imagine how, as the candle thickens, they collect these qualities. You must be sure that the candles have all the properties necessary for the ritual!

A method of removing layers of negative fields and programs from a loved one using a candle

Cleansing with a wax candle must be carried out in the following cases:

at the first symptoms of a cold,
if you or your loved ones are very nervous,
after serious conflict situations, - after visiting hospitals and seriously ill people,
after a conversation with a person who is unpleasant to you, if after this there is a feeling of heaviness in the body, your mood has deteriorated, you feel nauseous,
children, if someone scared them or a stranger scolded them strongly and viciously on the street in your absence,
if the child went for a walk healthy and in a good mood, and returned, pale, angry, doesn’t want to talk, doesn’t want to eat and doesn’t want anything at all,
in other similar situations.

Light a candle. The patient should begin to “clean” from the tailbone. The hand with the candle should make a rotational movement counterclockwise. The amplitude of this movement is 10-15 centimeters. The time during which you will perform the ceremony is chosen by you arbitrarily.

If you are of the Christian religion, read the prayer to Mother Theotokos

Praise to Lada the Mother of God:

“Oh, Lada-Mother! Mother Sva Most Pure! Be glorious and Trislavna!
You give us Love and Happiness!
Send your grace upon us!
Bless your son (daughter) (name) to restore connection with Family and Nature!