8 Nights of Chanukah - DIY Candles

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Leave it to Martha to be the only one with a worthwhile Chanukah candle tutorial out there - and it's from 1996! When in doubt, turn to vintage Martha. I've always liked the idea of dipping candles, but there is something about these beeswax sheets that's charming to me. Plus, the idea of a minimal mess project is always charming to me.  Hanukkah Candles  Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1996/1997 "Give your celebration a special glow with these hand-rolled candles, made from sheets of beeswax in the subtlest shades of ivory, butter yellow, and deep olive. Make a set for yourself, and make more to give as holiday gifts that are both pretty and useful; during the eight days of Hanukkah, a total of forty-four candles are lit." Hanukkah Candles How-To 1. Using a utility knife and ruler, slice wax sheets into 2-by-4 1/2-inch rectangles. 2. Cut wicking into 5 1/2-inch lengths; make a knot close to one end. 3. Warm wax with a blow dryer until just pliable, 10 to 15 seconds. 4. Lay wicking along edge of wax with 3/4 inch of wick hanging beyond wax. 5. Roll wax around wicking; press seam with your finger to smooth and seal. the Post Content. Leave it to Martha to be the only one with a worthwhile Chanukah candle tutorial out there - and it's from 1996! When in doubt, turn to vintage Martha. I've always liked the idea of dipping candles, but there is something about these beeswax sheets that's charming to me. Plus, the idea of a minimal mess project is always charming to me.  Hanukkah Candles  Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1996/1997 "Give your celebration a special glow with these hand-rolled candles, made from sheets of beeswax in the subtlest shades of ivory, butter yellow, and deep olive. Make a set for yourself, and make more to give as holiday gifts that are both pretty and useful; during the eight days of Hanukkah, a total of forty-four candles are lit." Hanukkah Candles How-To 1. Using a utility knife and ruler, slice wax sheets into 2-by-4 1/2-inch rectangles. 2. Cut wicking into 5 1/2-inch lengths; make a knot close to one end. 3. Warm wax with a blow dryer until just pliable, 10 to 15 seconds. 4. Lay wicking along edge of wax with 3/4 inch of wick hanging beyond wax. 5. Roll wax around wicking; press seam with your finger to smooth and seal.

Leave it to Martha to be the only one with a worthwhile Chanukah candle tutorial out there - and it's from 1996! When in doubt, turn to vintage Martha. I've always liked the idea of dipping candles, but there is something about these beeswax sheets that's charming to me. Plus, the idea of a minimal mess project is always charming to me. 

Hanukkah Candles 

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1996/1997

"Give your celebration a special glow with these hand-rolled candles, made from sheets of beeswax in the subtlest shades of ivory, butter yellow, and deep olive. Make a set for yourself, and make more to give as holiday gifts that are both pretty and useful; during the eight days of Hanukkah, a total of forty-four candles are lit."

Hanukkah Candles How-To

1. Using a utility knife and ruler, slice wax sheets into 2-by-4 1/2-inch rectangles.

2. Cut wicking into 5 1/2-inch lengths; make a knot close to one end.

3. Warm wax with a blow dryer until just pliable, 10 to 15 seconds.

4. Lay wicking along edge of wax with 3/4 inch of wick hanging beyond wax.

5. Roll wax around wicking; press seam with your finger to smooth and seal.