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thanks everyone for all the input. think i'll stick with them as holders

Being extremely new to the whole candlemaking process...what is hurrincane wax?

Actually, I was thinking of using them as the container. They are very large, which is why I thought it may be okay. I do pyrography on them and yes, they are flammable (though I have not yet caught one nor myself on fire ). Perhaps it is not such as good idea ~ I have put small container candles in them in the past and it works great, but I think they are too hard and too thick to use as a mold. Probably squash or unripened gourds would work better.

I buy them online already dried from California Gourds. I've tried growing jumbo gourds here but our growing season is short and my dog likes to eat the baby plants...*sigh* It's kinda pricey but worth it because they are really high quality and guaranteed. It's a fun hobby but I'm looking to expand into other arenas.

Mostly I make dried flower vases and containers, Christmas ornaments, and have made candle holders but never made a container candle out of one. Thought it would be cool...

Hi all ~ I'm very new to the whole candlemaking world. I have been working with gourds for a while and am wondering if anyone has utilized hard shell gourds as containers for candles. If so, how did it work and does anyone have any suggestions as to wax/wick/etc? Probably a bit foolish to attempt this right off the get-go, but I'm an adventurer!