burnt_fingers Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 My order for beeswax just arrived from Peak. I am ready to go, but need to know what is the recommended pouring temperature for beeswax? I will start off by making container candles to test with straight beeswax. The container is a Ball canning jar with a diameter of approximately 2.75 inches and a height of 3 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I can't tell you the temp but I can tell you that most do not reccomend straight beeswax in containers due to having to wick up so high and the risk of the container breaking. The few beeswax containers I have seen are in tin.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnt_fingers Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks. I have read about containers breaking. These canning jars are on the heavy side so I am hoping they work. I am going to test them. Next set will be in tins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 You can pour beeswax as soon as it melts, no need to take it to a higher temp. Even a Ball canning jar will break if it gets too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Tins get REALLY hot with beeswax candles - I absolutely don't recommend bw in tins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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