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I thought I might provide a little more detail about the candle making supplies I have acquired. After some trial & error I've settled on these particular links which may be beneficial to you if you are interested in making tapers, or melting wax safely.
Here is where I get the taper mold from, they have a kit, or you can purchase item seperate. They have excellent customer service, and the tin mold is made by hand in USA. I began with the kit which provides everything I need to get started.
The other item which I also found to be very beneficial is a way to safely melt the wax. This provides heat but shuts off and comes back on, unlike stove where it is constant. Beeswax can get to hot, not good. If you can find an additional melting receptacle it would be good to purchase one. I use soy & beeswax and don't interchange the pots. It depends on what kind of wax you will use. Not a necessary item, but for me made the process safer, and cleaner.
Beeswax
I purchase my beeswax local from an Apiary. Because of the properties of beeswax I find that purchasing closer to your home will provide more health benefits, because of the flowers near your home being more in tune with wax. I do not purchase any wax in stores as I am not sure of the quality, if you can verify the authenticity of the wax..use your judgement. If you don't know where it is produced, or how it can affect your candle & the health benefits.
A few inital set up costs. Both of these items will be used for a long time, and prooduce lovely candles.
Do some research, see what you come up for you.
~The joy is in the making~
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The Changler tool would certainly make melting the beeswax a lot easier, especially during clean up. I've been using a double boiler. I also like that the Chandler tool has a pitcher with a spout.
ReplyDeleteIt is very handy, and is designated for only melting wax. I have two pour spouts one for beeswax, and the other for soy wax which I don't make as often. I did the double boiler thing, it is messy, and clean up is difficult. This also melts the wax at a safe temperature. I found this to be a better option for me.
DeleteAre the roses on the bottom also candles? I didn't see wicks in them. Thanks for all the info.
ReplyDeleteNo not candles but wouldn't they make lovely ones? I melt the beeswax from the block down into these rosettes, they melt down uniformly and are so pretty.
DeleteWhat a great idea to make these candles. I love watching Townsends on Youtube. I have always been a history nerd.
ReplyDeleteOh yes I enjoy watching the Townsends, they have a lovely catalog, and are a very good company to deal with. The candle tin comes in 2 sizes, and of course there is a video there as well how to do the candles.
ReplyDeleteThank you for those links. I really find that the more I age the more I just want to stay home and do all those lovely things that make a home a home.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
You are most welcome. I couldn't agree more. We are Homebodies for sure.
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