Zeb Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Where I work we make patterns using wax which are the first of many stages to make blades for aircraft engines and turbines. We use various types of wax from very brittle green wax, soft blue, softer red, hard purple and others.I noticed on one of the boxes after a delivery the wax contains "Bisphenol A" and was labelled as an irritant.Now, I don't want to make any candles for indoor use, only for outside in the open air during the evenings.I plan to make a bucket-sized candle with a large wick that would throw a fair amount of localised light.What I'd like to know is are there any additives available that can be added to deter insects and would I have to add anything else to help the burning process like paraffin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Check with the supplier of the wax. Personally I wouldn't without a lot more info than a name. I use candlewax to make candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I know nothing of the chemical, but it may very well cause some harsh reactions, even outdoors when you add a flame, or something like citronella to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Okay let me rephrase that . NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I wouldnt either, that bispehnol stuff sounds icky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, epoxy resins, and other products.www.bisphenol-a.org No way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 OK that's sorted that then!I'll walk into town sometime when I'm not working and see if I can find anywhere that sells wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 There are a few others on this board that are from the UK. They can probably direct you to a good source for wax where shipping won't be so bad for you. I suggest you also read alot of the old threads. There is a ton of useful info to get you started. There is more to this than just melting wax and plopping a wick in. Good to see that you are interested in making candles. I have to admit that I was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The wax you are using is not formulated for candlemaking. I understand the temptation to try, but please use candlemaking wax and not stuff made for other purposes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Yeah I was already kinda thinking the wax at work wasn't suitable although someone at work has tried it and said it works but I wouldn't want to release bisphenol a into the air indoors.I've been browsing through some of the topics and plan to read around quite a bit more.Luckily I've got loads of spare time with my job so I'll be reading up when I'm not managine websites and playing Battlefield 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Bah, skip all that and come to the winner - COD4!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 It might not be a bad idea after all. Maybe the Bisphenol A will kill the insects and mosquitos, if it doesn't get you first by inhalation or a 'blow-up'. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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