-> *** Quoting Terry Barker from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
->
-> TB> Great, I did need the basic. Thanks very much for your time.
-> TB> What is the talk about sealing the wick? Is that just normal stri
->
-> Wick is 'sealed' with a coat of wax if the candle is not to be
-> actually used. Show candles are often encased in a plastic polymer
-> that makes a real hassle
-> if  you ever want to burn them.
->
-> Wick is basically 'string' but not the kind you get at a regular
-> store.  Its woven differently to make for the melted wax traversing
-> up the wick to the burning part.  Regular string will not work well
-> unless just for 'show' in a candle never meant to be used.  (Note:
-> I dont make that type.  I make candles to be used).
->
-> Sealing the wick has a second meaning.  It just means when you pour
-> the candle wax into the mold, you put a plug of clay or duct tape at
-> the bottom to keep the wax from leaking out.  (The bottom of the
-> mold has a hole and you thread the wick through it and make a knot
-> then tape it so no leaks happen.  Once finished an cooled, this end
-> becomes the 'top' of the candle).
-> TB> I see some tapered candle molds at garage sales, I guess I'll
-> get some TB> of those and try..
->
-> I've never tried tapered candle molds but have desired to try it.
-> One note: Tapers are the hardest type to make of the 'regular
-> candle' version.  Even
-> those little 'animals and trees etc' are easier.
->
-> If new to candlemaking, I would not advise starting with tapers.  In
-> fact, dont  start with a mld so small that you cant fit your fist in
-> it. xxcarol
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Thank You Carol for the help..
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