New kit! - Sand Cast Candles

Introducing our latest craft kit

It’s that time again! Every month I dive into a totally new craft and make up a brilliant super cool and totally unique craft kit for you to try. This month I’m making candles! Yay!

Using natural materials

Beeswax

These candles are made from beeswax, the same blocks we use for our beeswax wraps kit. Unlike candles made from other wax, beeswax candles burn brighter and cleaner as they emit negative ions that are known to help purify the air. Beeswax also smells great when burned without any added chemicals or scents, as it’s naturally aromatic from the honey and flower nectar that’s found in the honeycomb.

Shells

I’ve gone to incredible lengths to search for responsibly sourced seashells to decorate one of the candle designs. The majority are from UK waters and from the seafood industry. Many craft shells you’ll find are not sourced responsibly and can be part of widespread habitat destruction. These candles are nice and all but not worth destroying the planet over. So we made a better choice. They are absolutely beautiful and were delivered to me plastic free.

sand Casting

There are many many candle moulds out there made from plastic, silicone and all sorts. I wanted to stick to using natural materials. I also thought of all the candle moulds that have been bought to play with and only ever used once. I really didn’t want to add that that pile of waste so I was really pleased to discover sand casting!

What is sand casting?

Sand casting is just what it sounds like! Casting candles with a mould made from sand! Love making sand castles? Haven’t made it to the beach this summer? You’ve in luck! To make the casts you get the sand “sand castle” wet, then shape it around anything you want the candle to look like. I’ve provided a cardboard tube and a hexagonal jar to use as moulds but you can really use anything solid! Once you’ve made the mould, place your wick in the middle and pour in your molten wax. Let it cool and then you’re done!

Sand cast candle top tips

1. Be careful - You don’t need to get your wax very hot, in fact the cooler the better. But it’s very easy to forget that 100c is still HOT!

2. Beware sink holes - These are holes that appear in the middle of your candle after the wax has cooled. They can really mess your candle up so watch out! I’ve tried all the tips to prevent them but found that none of them really work. Best to embrace them! Leave a small amount of wax behind after your first pour then pour the rest into your sink hole later. Solved!

3. Smooth your casts - Get those sand casts as neat as possible before your pour the wax. Once you pour, there’s no going back!

This kit is now ready to go. It’s amazing! You make 3 totally different candles from a single kit! Want to try? Sign up below and reply to the welcome email asking for this kit!