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THORNE BEEHIVES – SERVING THOUSANDS OF
Tel 01673 858555
Fax 01673 857004 sales@thorne.co.uk
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Rainbow Beeswax Sheets and Dyes
A range of coloured sheets made from pure beeswax. 16" x 8" packed in multiples of 10. Natural and Ivory sheets are also
available in the following sizes: 137⁄16" x 5", 137⁄16" x 8" and 163⁄4" x 103⁄4". Please note that due to the nature of beeswax
there can be shade variations.
Synthetic, granular dyes are also available in the colours. Packed in 10g pots or 50g bags.
Natural
Ivory
Acid Yellow
Peach
Amber
Sandalwood
Orange
Salmon Pink
Soft Pink
Rose Pink
Cerise
Rubine
Bright Red
Berry Red
Burgundy
Dark Red
Pale Blue
Sky Blue
French Blue
Reflex Blue
Navy Blue
Lavender
Pale Lilac
Violet
Vivid Purple
Purple
Mint
Lime Green
Pale Green
Emerald Green
Christmas Green
Dark Green
Olive Green
Light Brown
Russet
Chestnut
Dark Brown
Grey
Black
CANDLEMAKERS ALL OVER THE WORLD – THORNE BEEHIVES
Tel 01673 858555
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The easiest and safest way to make beeswax candles. Suitable for all ages. No molten wax
used. Uses only beeswax sheets and the appropriate wick.
Instructions:
1.
Decide on the finished diameter of your candle (One 16" x 8" sheet, when rolled
lengthways, has a diameter of just over 1").
2.
Use the size of square braided wick one size smaller than the diameter of your finished
candle.
3.
Cut the wick 1/2" longer than the sheet and place it 1/4" in from one edge.
4.
Carefully turn up the edge of the wax and fold over the wick.
5.
Begin rolling, ensuring the ends of the candle are square. If you roll out of square,
simply unroll and start again.
6.
The final edge of the sheet can be secured by warming the wax gently near a radiator
and pressing carefully with the fingertips. Alternatively, a few small spots of wax glue
can be used along the length of the edge.
Tips and Ideas:
◆ The sheets should be kept at room temperature for a