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1 hour ago, MilosCandles said:

 

Aluminium/Melting point - 1,221°F

Tin, Melting point - 449.5°F

 

If you have ever cleaned up the ashes after having a bomb fire, all the beer cans that are thrown in it are still there the next day.  Just covered in soot.

 

A basic can opener can get a nice clean edge with a little practice.

 

 

 

The disadvantage of a large solid (non see through) container is light just does not go through it.  So it really doesn't matter if you fill the can all the way to the top or just half way with wax.

 

Anyone that burns a candle in a tin I always suggest you put it in something. 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes I agree.  This is totally a grey area.  I have done much research on this, and I am sure in the end no one would have enough money to truly fight it.  I have done work for many local breweries with no problems.  

Thanks for all the great info. I have been very successful with opening the cans with a safety can opener. As for the sand or any other filler, I was trying to think of a way to not use as much wax, but still have the wax to the top of can and also give the can some weight and stability. Any thoughts on a filler. I would reach out to local breweryies to get permission first before using there cans, hopefully. Again thanks for any info 

On 12/4/2018 at 2:48 PM, Flicker said:

I'd probably avoid beer cans. Aluminum cans are VERY thin compared to a tin. If you've ever tossed an empty can into a lit fire, you know how fast they combust. Nope, probably not a good idea PLUS getting a smooth edge...

5 hours ago, Shari said:

  Would likely be a huge liability.   Better have good insurance.  Wax would likely seep through the sand and still be hot.

Thanks for feed back, definitely looking into insurance. Like I said I have never made any candles so I am sure there will be a big learning carve. I just see a lot of these on etsy so was looking for input, I do not see any negative comments about any issues form people that have purchase them. I will do some testing and start this new learning process.

Etsy Beer Can Candle

I have never made any candles before but I am thinking about making some candles out of the many empty craft beer cans I have. One thought is, I did not want to waste a lot of wax filling up a whole 16oz can. Is there something I can fill the can with 1/2 way, then fill the rest with wax? (sand?) Also hoping this will help keep the lower part of can cooler. Thanks for any feedback.