evergreen Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I have a large heart ornament made from yellow beeswax and probably made with a candy mold. I have had it hanging in my kitchen for five years. It has developed white crystals or frosting. There is an ornate design that I don't want to ruin by trying to rub off the white powder/crystals. What can I do to salvage it? I did not make it and don't have the original mold? What causes this? I have beeswax Christmas ornaments from 1986 that don't have this problem but they only come out once a year. I also have a white beeswax candle from the same age as the Christmas ornaments that's in the same kitchen and all it has on it is dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Beeswax will 'bloom', that's what you have. Take your hair dryer to it and it will go away for awhile. You can try spraying it with a candle gloss, that sometimes helps to prevent bloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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