Deadly HeadshotOct 25, 2019
Today's candles are starting to look like carrots! #candlemaking
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Both of today's dipped candles (or possibly more carrots? 😉) #CandleMaking
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I also poured a moulded candle from the same batch of wax: #CandleMaking
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I also melted and recast one of the failed ones from before (the one that, when lit, just spilled everywhere). That's now a moulded candle. #CandleMaking
Oct 25, 2019 at 7:35pmMastalab
Show threadDeadly HeadshotOct 25, 2019
Observant followers might notice I'm using a different wick type from before. This one isn't as stiff (sadly), but is supposed to burn better and I have more of it now than the other anyway. #CandleMaking
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Unfortunately, wax shrinks as it cools... #CandleMaking (spindle on first 2 images for scale)
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I amalgamated 2 spent shop-bought candles and added some extra wax to make a candle that refilled one of the tins they came in. #CandleMaking
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#CandleMaking time again! #Candles #candle #candledipping

This one was using an off-white "burnt vanilla" scented wax, yet cane out orange again!