Hi Jeannelou,
 >     If the cheese cloth is fairly loose, it might be best to use 3 or 4
 > layers.  If you are using something like muslin, one sayer should be
 > enough.
Hadn't thought about using muslin, as I thought that would have too tight a 
weave.
 >    I assume you were asking for the instructions to bleach the wax.
 > Here goes, but remember this is dangerous!!!!
Thanks for the instructions and the warning.  I won't be able to get to this 
as soon as I'd like, but I do have the instructions saved.
As I read the instructions, basically what is being done is melting the 
beeswax in clorinated water, and letting it solidify again.  The bleaching 
takes effect during this process/time.
Does one melting usually get the job done, or can the wax be bleached more 
than once?
Can the clorinated water solution be used more than one time or should a new 
solution/mixture be used each time?
 > The most important thing to remember is that you are creating
 > chlorine gas which can be deadly!!!! Stay up wind and don't breath the
 > stuff!!!
IOW, do this on a calm day....................
 > I have done this many times entirely safely, but there is danger!!!!
Thanks for the warning.
 > Also it is best to have your hotplate at or near ground
 > level and away from any play area.  A big pot of hot water and molten
 > wax, can  can scar a child for life.  Like hot glue, hot wax can not be
 > let loose of.
Fortunately, I don't have to worry about young'uns or critters, unless a 
squirrel gets frisky, and decides to get nosey.
I will be extremely careful.
Thanks again
Donna
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