Agri Vehicles Insurance from Greenlands

Author Topic: Bees wax  (Read 1384 times)

Floyd

  • Joined Dec 2010
Bees wax
« on: November 12, 2013, 10:09:04 am »
I have tried Bees wax candles in the past however have never found that they burn correctly.

Can I mix the Bees wax with pelleted petroleum wax?

Many thanks

ZacB

  • Joined Apr 2012
  • Suffolk
Re: Bees wax
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2013, 11:20:30 am »
Floyd, not an expert in candle making but I do know wick size is very important for a good burn. May be worth looking into.

HesterF

  • Joined Jul 2012
  • Kent
  • HesterF
Re: Bees wax
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2013, 02:19:46 pm »
Would agree it's probably more than the bees wax and to check wick size and material. I've got and have had bees wax candles that have been fine but, yes, I can't see why you couldn't mix the two melted waxes. How are you making the candles? Dipping? Moulds? Rolling sheets? I don't know enough about candle making but I imagine that you'll need to check how the mix responds e.g. if you want to roll, the bees wax sheets are soft enough but the addition of petroleum wax might make them crack.

H

 

Forum sponsors

FibreHut Energy Helpline Thomson & Morgan Time for Paws Scottish Smallholder & Grower Festival Ark Farm Livestock Movement Service

© The Accidental Smallholder Ltd 2003-2024. All rights reserved.

Design by Furness Internet

Site developed by Champion IS