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From: Pav <bobhog@pin.co.nz> At 4/03/01 09:45:00, Dee wrote: >you are
a candle user of beeswax candles - yes? Do you make But of course - usually (sometimes) - can't beat the aroma. Often will roll foundation (bought) into candles for quick and easy and looks 'fancy'. Sometimes (when really short of time) buy cheap non-beeswax candles, but prefered method is the old beer/coke can trick. For those that don't know this method, cut the top off an empty aluminium can, and put pieces of beeswax inside, then heat can until wax melts. When molten, suspend wick (weighted) in centre, and allow to cool. Once hard, aluminium can is easily peeled off (which is the difference cf steel cans), but leaving the bottom on as a fire-proof base (then doesn't matter if you inadvertantly leave the candle burning unattended). Trim wick, voila, candle is finished. And then you can still recycle the aluminium (Eco-friendly). Assuming the wick is well centred, and not too thick (else will burn unevenly and spill = mess and waste) this makes quite chunky candles that last ages. If the wick is too thin however, then it doesn't melt right to the edge and will form a central well, and eventually the wick will drown. Pretty well any NATURAL fibre can be used as wick - i just use string. But i'm probably teaching many grandmothers and fathers to suck eggs here. Question for those with more wax experience than i: What is a good source/type of dye that mixes with beeswax? The more natural the better... -Pav, too many hours wasted playing with candles... |