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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Nov 13 2017 : 5:07:54 PM
Hello, all!
I have been a butcher, a baker, and now I want to be a candlestick maker (minus the stick). So I need your advice. Where do you get your candlemaking supplies? I love beeswax candles, though I have read they are trickier to make, and soy candles are okay, too. I would like to make them as natural as possible, if that makes sense? I am pretty sensitive to fragrances, but essential oils are usually okay.
I got a giant box of beeswax tapers at an estate sale and they're already about half gone. I'd hate to be completely out! 
Any advice for me? TIA!
FarmGirl #1390
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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Nov 16 2017 : 12:32:07 PM
Michele,
Yes I remember reading that a while back. Seems like wick choice is extremely important, otherwise you may get a candle that soots like crazy or fizzles out.
FarmGirl #1390
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| windypines |
Posted - Nov 16 2017 : 03:01:43 AM
When making them you have to have the right kind of wick. google it. I don't know the ins and outs. I did melt some bees wax once and make a small candle, not dipped. It does not burn real well. tends to go out.
Farming in WI
Michele |
| msdoolittle |
Posted - Nov 15 2017 : 11:16:08 AM
Thanks, y'all! I will try to find some wax locally, too. :D
FarmGirl #1390
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| Bridge |
Posted - Nov 15 2017 : 10:54:17 AM
http://www.candlewic.com is one of the best sources for supplies.
If you can source wax locally you will save oodles on shipping.
Bridge
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| firecatinc |
Posted - Nov 14 2017 : 4:29:34 PM
Craft stores will have the basics. Check with a beekeeper for beeswax if you want to make those.
Nora
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 14 2017 : 12:03:22 PM
I wish I knew how to make my own candles. This is on my to do list when I have some time to learn. Good luck with making yours!
Krista |
| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Nov 13 2017 : 7:35:14 PM
Hi Amanda
I made candles back when I was going through my hippie faze. That was eons ago.
I don't have any advice as it has been a long time ago but I remember enjoying it a lot,
Think I will have to add this to my list of things to do in retirement.
TW
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