MissMori Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 100% or mostly beeswax container candle? It seems that for the most part everyone on this forum makes either soy, palm or paraffin. Other than the expense, why not beeswax?Did I mention I'm now obsessed with trying every wax under the sun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I make beeswax pillar, votives and tapers, but never even thought of a beeswax container. Really don't see any benefits to putting beeswax in a container. Also, wicking would be a bitch, IMO.Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) I use beeswax occasionally with EO's. Sometimes I mix palm and beeswax, sometimes just a container with beeswax only.The beeswax pulls away from the sides and leaves a block that is only held in place with the wick stickum and gravity. Get used to that.It hold FO's and EO's nicely, though I've not tried very many FO's.I have about 10 pounds of yellow here and just ordered some taper candle molds. Looking forward to trying that out.PS - I, too, am trying every wax that I can find just for fun. I've settled on a few for special purposes, but its fun to try others.Wanna swap some wax? Edited March 24, 2011 by EricofAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Wanna swap some wax?Are you trying to enable my new addiction? I'm expecting apricot, olive and coconut wax in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I never thought about beeswax pulling away from the container. Maybe I'll save what I have for new adventures in pillar candles or lip balm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Beeswax makes wonderful votives and tapers, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplybeelightful Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I agree with Wessex, why put beeswax in a container? Seriously, I think it would burn too hot to make good container candles. Good news, beeswax makes beautiful pillars, taper, votives, and tea lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Funny you should mention lip balm. I have a recipe for lip balm and beeswax and have been experimenting a bit.I've also been formulating a chamois butt'r type product for long distance bicycle riding and it includes just a smidge of beeswax. (Too much and the wax stays on the skin for days which is not good.)I'm still experimenting with General Wax brands. I'll be posting again about the 128MP container wax in the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplybeelightful Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Oh, dd I mention, beeswax makes the BEST lip balms! I LOVE beeswax, not just because I'm a commercial beekeeper, but because it is the best! LOVE IT!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I do make a beeswax and soy blend container candle, but I dont add frag.. took me long enough to wick it as it is. And yes- pulls away from the container, but it all does, so no wet spots, the whole thing is a wet spot!! lol:laugh2:They really are a specialty item, just a couple of customers who favor them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyGCC Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I only use bees wax making taper candles. I also don't see it being very good wax for a container because it does tend to shrink away from the edges. Edited April 1, 2011 by TammyGCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Shrinking away from the container isn't really the problem. A 100% beeswax container would have to be wicked too high and would make the jar way to hot to handle and could possible shatter the glass. If you are gonna do beeswax in a container, use a tin, but make sure to let your customers know that should not handle the tin while the candle is burning as it would be extremely too hot. Beeswax does make wonderful votives, pillars, tapers and tea lights though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplybeelightful Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 If you are gonna do beeswax in a container, use a tin, but make sure to let your customers know that should not handle the tin while the candle is burning as it would be extremely too hot. Beeswax does make wonderful votives, pillars, tapers and tea lights though!! I agree. I have made candle tins and metal bucket candles with beeswax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Shrinking away from the container isn't really the problem. A 100% beeswax container would have to be wicked too high and would make the jar way to hot to handle and could possible shatter the glass. If you are gonna do beeswax in a container, use a tin, but make sure to let your customers know that should not handle the tin while the candle is burning as it would be extremely too hot. Beeswax does make wonderful votives, pillars, tapers and tea lights though!! this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) I used to have a market booth alongside a soap and candlemaker who made all beeswax container candles. He always had a sample candle burning in one of those 4oz jelly jars. His burned beautifully so I know from personal experience that it can be done. However, his were not all that fragrant. But that could be the from the wicking, or the amount of FO he put in or maybe he used EOs.Anyway he made them in 4 and 8 oz jars and standard 10 & 16 oz apothecary jars. The apothecary may have been double wicked. I just don't recall paying that much attention as I had my own candles and soap to sell and he was so sweet and good looking to the point of distraction. He did make beautiful candles and bevelled soaps thou.Another thing to think about is the expense of making all beeswax candles. Have you priced it lately? Unless you have a direct source of cheap beeswax it would be hard to price them competitively with other jar candles. Edited April 4, 2011 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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