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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 6:48:29 PM
Hi girls!
I was just wondering what a good price on beeswax is? I would like to try candle-making but want to know what is a reasonable price. I was also wondering if anyone knew how many ounces or pounds are needed to make taper candles (say 7-inch). Thanks for your help :)
~Sharon
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| SheilaC |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 8:16:15 PM
Luanne, just try paper towels to filter it through- |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 12:00:15 PM
Luanne- you simply need to melt it and filter it. I am not sure but you could try paper milk filters or even cheese cloth.
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| beekeepersgirl |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 11:07:38 AM
Hi all -
Do any of you know the process of taking raw beeswax (my boyfriend is a beekeeper) and cleaning it so it can be melted and used for making candles? I've looked in a number of candlemaking books and websites, and none of them tell you how to prepare the dirty wax for candlemaking.
Thanks!
Luanne
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 06:25:54 AM
That would be great Alee! Thank you!
~Sharon
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 01:29:55 AM
Hi Sharon!
So Sorry I missed this post for so long! Yes, the beeswax I can get is pretty much as close to the beehive as you can get. You might want to strain it through cheesecloth when you melt it just to make sure it is filtered. The beeswax I get is a deep rich golden yellow color. If you want I will try to take a picture of the block I have right now. I have about a quart worth on hand.
Alee
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 10:23:13 AM
Alee, I have seen different colored beeswax. I had ordered some once from Pine Meadows to make lip balm. It was shaped like pearls that were a soft cream color. Is the Beeswax you can order the honey color? If so I would be very much interested if it's not an inconvenience for you. Thank you!
~Sharon
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 10:16:53 AM
Sounds good, Michelle!
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 09:21:28 AM
Oh, Alee, let me know what you find out too! :)
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 07:54:25 AM
Well if you are interested I can call and ask how much I could get it for then I could ship it to you in flat rate box.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 07:35:22 AM
Thanks Alee! I saw $1.00 an ounce on e-bay but wasn't sure if that was good or not.
I recently rented a dvd called Homestead Blessings: The Art of Candlemaking. It's a mom and her daughters and they make it look fun and easy :)
~Sharon
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 07:43:20 AM
Sharon- I can get beeswax at bulk prices. I can call and check to see what the current price is. I see beeswax for $2 an ounce at the store and that is horrible. I think I could get it and then sell it to you for closer to $.75 an ounce, but let me double check before I make any promises.
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