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2. Beeswax - Wikipedia

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   Candle-making has long involved the use of beeswax, which burns readily and cleanly, and this material was traditionally prescribed for the making of the Paschal candle or "Easter candle". Beeswax candles are purported to be superior to other wax candles, because they burn brighter and longer, do not bend, and burn cleaner. [14] It is further ...

3. History of candle making - Wikipedia

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   Candle moulding machine in Indonesia circa 1920. Candle making was developed independently in a number of countries around the world. [1]Candles were primarily made from tallow and beeswax in Europe from the Roman period until the modern era, when spermaceti (from sperm whales) was used in the 18th and 19th centuries, [2] and purified animal fats and paraffin wax since the 19th century. [1]

4. Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and ... - AOL

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   Paraffin wax candles are also known for producing soot, which can leave marks on candle vessels and may contribute to indoor air pollution. The wick is another crucial component to be aware of. In ...

5. Candle - Wikipedia

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   The candles were produced using a number of methods: dipping the wick in molten fat or wax, rolling the candle by hand around a wick, or pouring fat or wax onto a wick to build up the candle. In the 14th century Sieur de Brez introduced the technique of using a mould, but real improvement for the efficient production of candles with mould was ...

6. The 10 best holiday candles to make your home smell merry and ...

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   Anecdote Candles ‘Spiked & Spiced' Coconut Soy Wax Candle Jar . $34 at Amazon. Diptyque Fire Wood. $45 at Nordstrom. Pine & Eucalyptus Home Candle. $70 at Nordstrom. Glasshouse Fragrances.

7. Wax melter - Wikipedia

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   Wax melters are devices used in the packaging and candle-making industries to melt wax. The type of tank used to melt candle wax is quite different from adhesives, solder, and tar. For example, tanks used for adhesives may need to be heated up to 260 °C (500 °F) [ 1 ] whilst an organic soy wax will be ruined at over 60 °C (140 °F) and ...

8. How to Remove Candle Wax - AOL

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   The post How to Remove Candle Wax appeared first on Taste of Home. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 ...

9. Wax ester - Wikipedia

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   These esters are derived from C12-C20 fatty acids. The remaining content of beeswax are wax acids (>C20) and paraffins. In 1976, an estimated 10,000–17,000 tons were harvested. The primary use was in candles. The esters in carnauba wax consist of ca 20% cinnamic acid derivatives, which may be related to the hardness of this wax. [1]