Thanks Susan for the holler ;o).
Wax myrtle is Myrica cerifera.
I have read articles where the early settlers would use the wax of the berries to make candles and have seen this wax for sale somewhere on the web and it wasn't cheap. I would like to make this wax for my own use and again while I've seen directions for doing so on the web I would like to hear someone say, "Yep I've done this and it works." 'Course at that point I would pick their brains for details and ideas of use ;o)
Mike |
Here is a link that might be useful: Wax myrtle
| I make candles (paraffin, soy & palm wax) and wanted to make my own bayberry wax but the myrtles do not grow in my area. I did however find this site when I was doing my research. It gives instructions on making your own myrtle candles. HTH,
Monte |
Here is a link that might be useful: Making Bayberry Candles
