This isn't a tutorial because I forgot to take pictures during the process. There are plenty of great picture tutorials out there, though, so I hope you can find one you like. :)
The process is super simple. First I made a make-do double boiler with two thrift store purchased old saucepans. I had a really tiny one (probably 2 cup) and a larger one. I filled the larger one with water and set it to boil. Then I chopped my beeswax into small pieces and put them in the smaller saucepan. I placed the smaller saucepan in the larger one, taking care to keep it above the water line.
I used the end of an old wooden spoon to stir the beeswax.
When it was all melted I carefully poured it into molds. I used a silicon baking mold, a cheap silicone "ice cube" mold, and a vintage aluminum jello mold.
After they had cooled I popped them out of their molds. Then I heated a large needle and poked it through the top to create an opening for a hanger. I used hemp twine on some and used ribbon on others.
The scent is absolutely wonderful and I love the golden color.
Very cool!
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