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Wed, May 11, 11 at 14:35
| Hi,my name is Carol,please don;t think this is a silly question, I really want to know,Can I make a poured candle from bees wax?I do not want tappers,I would like to do jar candles, using beeswax.
Any one done this? Thank you,Carol |
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| I am not sure. Beeswax has a high melting temperature, so if you are not careful, you could crack a jar. Also, it doesn't hold scent as well as other waxes. I like to blend it with soy wax, to get a longer burn. |
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| Can someone give me a good recipie to follow for good smalling soy candles. And, what all items i would need to make them. And, where to buy them. TY, |
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| CandleScience.com is a good starting point. They have wax, containers, fragrance oils and wicks. They also have a lot of info on their site. Some general advice. Buy small containers of some fragrances you like and test them. Every manufacturer is different and a scent you like may or may not work well in a candle. Measuring and temperature are important. Most fragrance oils work well at one ounce per pound of wax. I like to add scent when the wax is at 170-180 degrees F, and pour at about 110 degrees F, for soy wax. Soy is my favorite for container candles, because it holds scent well and cleans up well. |
Here is a link that might be useful: CandleScience
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