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Maryland Beekeeper
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Homemade Beeswax candles
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January 08, 2013, 11:46:51 am »
Ya"ll probably know this but I just figured out that wax poured in pint mason jar will shrink enough to pop it right out when cool, neat ! would paraffin wax do this ?
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BlueBee
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January 09, 2013, 12:46:30 am »
I didn't know that. Thanks.
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AllenF
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January 09, 2013, 05:41:32 pm »
Make a video of mason jar candles for us.
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Maryland Beekeeper
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Nature does nothing uselessly. Aristotle
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January 09, 2013, 08:01:23 pm »
Update :
They will only pop out easily from the jars of the smooth sided variety. When burned they can be expected to last @ least ...... 34 hours :)
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Vance G
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February 18, 2013, 04:42:02 pm »
Nature does nothing uselessly.
Did Mr. Aristotle discuss exactly what my arthritis is for?
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NotactJack
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April 06, 2013, 11:40:13 pm »
Would wide mouth ball jars work?
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April 06, 2013, 11:44:48 pm »
What type and size wick?
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Vance G
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December 29, 2013, 03:18:01 pm »
If you want the candle to pop out, you have to use a wide mouth. I would use a 6/0 square braided wick.
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