FaithfulScenter Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thought I'd share!http://teotwawkiblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-survival-candles.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 For those who don't know:TEOTWAWKI means "The End of the World as We Know It", you know, like the REM song.Well, his tutorial is better than others I've seen, however not centering the wick is going to have issues. AND it just floats my boat to see yet ANOTHER person talking about "wicks" as if there is one out there to choose from. Time and time again, online and in print wicks are written about like there are three sizes to choose from. Simply pick small, medium or large and that's all you need to know. No where does he/she state what KIND and what SIZE of wick. Ggrrrr. And then, the real kicker is in the replys, I absolutely L*O*V*E the one about using 100% crayons as a source of F*R*E*E wax. But WAIT, there's more!!!! All you really need is some cotton "string" soaked in a salt and borax solution.Gee Ladies and Gents!! I guess we are ALL wasting our time and money!!!!! Just head on down to Michaels and pick up some cotton string and then stop off at the market and pick up some salt and borax. That's all you need. DDdduuuhhhhhhh!!:rolleyes2OMG!!! I am sooo totally rolling around on the floor laughing.People can be so funny, yet so sad at the same time.:whoohoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just so happens I've got some borax on hand (I make my own laundry detergent with it!) And of course salt, no cotton string, but ive got yarn, and crayons!! I'm good to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I've seen these canning jar survival candles making the rounds on the survival/homesteading pages lately. They never say what wick size to use, just to buy some wicks on eBay or Etsy, and they say things like the canning jars are so strong you don't need to worry about them breaking. Crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 It's so funny Many seem to think all you do is melt wax and add a wick and it's a candle. Man don't we wish it was LOL :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 It's so funny Many seem to think all you do is melt wax and add a wick and it's a candle. Man don't we wish it was LOL :rolleyes2 It is that easy to make A candle. The hard part is making a GOOD candle that is also a SAFE candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I also posted a pic of an emergency candle made of a can of Crisco and string for a wick. I don't know if the wick would drown or smoke or burn nicely for the number of hours they claim it will burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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