Candles Magic

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Did you know that during the 17th century, England banned homemade candles. And made a law requiring a license to be brought before making any, and that the maker had to pay tax on every candle.

Candle magic, is something still used to day, even by 'ordinary' folk. Remember that every year when you blow out your birthday candles, and make a wish, it's a form of pagan magic.

Making your own candles is a wonderful way to empower your magical workings. I've made plenty of my own candles in the past, but am always interested in new tips and techniques.

Candles I made in 2011. Infused with rose petals, and berry tea.

In a later blog, after I've finished this book, I might have more facts to share with you...hoping I'll learn lots of new trinkets of knowledge.

Blessed Be
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P.S; If you're already feeling inspired, check out the blog I posted back in January, about making your own candles, in a super quick and super cheap manner;
 http://razorlustjadeaddis.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/candle-making.html

Candle Making.

I've made candles in many complicated ways in the past, with some great results. This is by far the quickest method to make your own ritual candles on a budget. (If you're on a really tight budget with limited time, you can buy pre-made kits off the internet for around £6 - I prefer to locally source my beeswax sheets and I buy my candle wick and wick holders off of etsy.)

Dyed beeswax sheets are available in lots of different colours, so you'll be able to find what you need for you spell-working, or find a colour that matches your room theme. If you buy the sheets individually, when you cut them - you need to make one side wider, to get the wrapping effect. (In the above picture you can see the length at the bottom of the beeswax is longer than the top. This can take a bit of trial and error to find which size works for you.)

Place the wick close to the wide edge of the beeswax. And just start rolling! Keep the bottom of your candle level, so roll with the shape of the wax.

 They come out really cute! I don't know for definite I have not completely burned one yet, but I'd estimate they'll burn for anywhere between 2-3 hours. Remember to make the base nice and flat, otherwise they won't stand on your surfaces.

These also make great gifts, or quick additions to a craft fair stall. The above candles are ones I've already sold and are packaged up to head off to their new home.

TIP; You can lightly coat the inside of the beeswax with essential oils to create wonderful fragrances as they burn. If you're making these for gifts, I would try and associate the colours with the oil, for example; My lilac candles are sweet lavender scented, the red is rose oil, etc.