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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 08:31:46 AM
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I was thinkng about gettng some beeswax candles, but I don't know anything about them.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 08:38:03 AM
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| They smell a bit like honey...that's about all I can say. It's not a sweet smell--maybe a little clovery? The ones I've had, anyhoo. I love real beeswax candles because they last so long--not the "rolled" type, the solid. |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 08:49:51 AM
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Nancy Jo- Once you start with beeswax candles you will always have them in your home- the smell is very subtle but wonderful. I love the ones Mary Jane sells in the little bell jars with zinc lids- we have them all over the house and they do last a very long time. The other nice thing about beeswax candles is that the light is warm, to me it is very different from paraffin candles.
Happy Holidays- Rebekka
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 08:54:36 AM
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Gently warm and sweet...very nice.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 09:00:50 AM
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Yes, I second everything you all are saying. I love them.
Nancy Jo, if you'd like to test one out before you buy some, I've got a little one that I could never find a candlstick to fit. I'd be glad to send it to you (I lit it, but it hasn't burned down much). |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 09:53:25 AM
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Amie, that is so nice of you!! I think you should try once more to find a holder for it, but if not you can send it my way and I would love to test it out. Is it real little? Maybe it would fit in a wooden thread spool.
NANCY JO
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 10:22:38 AM
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| That's a good thought Nancy Jo. I'll try it in a wooden spool, but I've got two of these little candles so I'd still be glad to give you one. Just send me your address again and I'll send it out. I'm sure you've got all kinds of pretty little things that might hold it. |
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whymsicalmysfit
True Blue Farmgirl
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jaime
malden
washington
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2008 : 4:31:51 PM
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another fun fact about beeswax is that it absorbs fragrances from its enviornment very easily, I am a soap maker and if my beeswax is exsposed to my essential/fragrance oils .. the beeswax takes on the smell and its amazing! Play around with that and see how it goes you can add a fragrance of your choice, but I love the way beeswax smells in raw form & we use it for a finish on our childrens wooden toys!! Beeswax rocks!
"May all your weeds be wildflowers"
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homesteaderbelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Belle
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2008 : 6:28:09 PM
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I am not sure what they smell like, but I am interested in making some. Does anyone know where I can buy beeswax at a good price? My brother wants to make the dipped candles.
Belle
http://www.homesteaderbelle.blogspot.com/
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2008 : 6:35:44 PM
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I have had and given MJF's beeswax candles in the jar and they are perfect....looking, smelling, and burning. I love them!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 12:27:28 PM
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They smell like honey...honey!
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Contrary Wife
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Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 12:41:32 PM
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I think they have the sweet smell of honey.
Teresa Sue
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