evergreen Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I have melted down some beeswax candles to re-render the wax (to get a cleaner burn) and have unburned cotton wicking that came out of the pot very clean. Once it has dried completely, would you use the wicking or toss it? It was raw to begin with but I realize that cotton wicking is chemically treated with flame retardant (a mordant). These were my own candles, and not some that I bought from an unknown source; so I can identify the sizes of square braid wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Well I'd be the one to salvage it and use it without hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Yes, I tend to salvage just about everything. If I cut a wick to fit, the leftover gets used. If its long enough, then into a new sustainer base it goes. If not, it goes into firestarters. Left over or unburned wax from test burns or spills, etc, go into making firestarters. I wouldn't hesitate to salvage the wicks in your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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