Making bees wax candles

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Making bees wax candles

Postby amcnulty31162 » Tue May 21, 2013 12:54 pm

Any one have a good / successful recipe for making candles and the name of a good supplier of materials other than the bees wax?
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Re: Making bees wax candles

Postby nofear » Wed May 22, 2013 10:34 am

I too am interested in hearing what folks have to say. I want to give it a try later this year.

My research so far, looks like Mann lake possibly for the wick. Either #2 or #1
I will also try some essential oil for fragrance.
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Re: Making bees wax candles

Postby chemgreg » Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:34 pm

I am still trying to figure out which wick to use for various types of pure beeswax candles.
Looking for a good tabbed votive wick, a wick for small 1.5 inch diameter pillar candle, and wicks for a short 2" diameter pillar. Can we sell our candles at the State Fair, and what are the selling prices, and how much do we get? Oh, I worked the booth last year and it was fun, but I forgot the link to the price lists and payout list.
Have a great Spring!!
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