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burn well, figure out why: it's either dirty wax, a poorly sized wick, or air bubbles in the
wax. Make adjustments, such as cleaning the wax again or choosing a larger or smaller
wick. Melt the test candle to use again.
You can easily make seasonal ornaments with embedded hangers. Use decorative string
or ribbon for the hanger. Fill a decorative candy mold about halfway, lay the hanger
in the wax, and finish filling. The loose ends of the hanger are hidden and secure.
Candle Safety
• Place candles out of reach of children and pets.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Discard (or remelt) a candle stump when it reaches about 1″ (2.5 cm) in length.
Making Cosmetic Creams
Beeswax is an essential ingredient in many cosmetics. It is used because it is an all-nat-
ural, hypoallergenic substance that adds body and texture to the finished product, has a
delicate aroma, and is a wonderful skin softener and protector. It is used in hand, foot,
and body creams; lipstick; eye shadow; lip ointment; and fine soaps.
Most of these creams are easy to make, even in the kitchen, and are a useful way to
use small amounts of beeswax. The other ingredients are available at health stores, as
well as many sources available on the Internet.
Here are a few simple recipes that use your beeswax and honey for homemade
beauty products. The Internet is overflowing with ingredient and container sources and
you can find anything you want in any quantity, price range, and taste. You supply the
best raw ingredients—your honey and your beeswax—and the rest is easy.
A creative word of advice: whether enjoying these recipes or others, keep good re-
cords. First and second time you make them, follow the recipes exactly to see what
the finished product comes out like. Then, experiment with the ingredients, varying the
quantities, the fragrances, and the texture additives. Keep track of how each modifica-
tion affects the final product. Too often a new, experimental recipe is made, by accident
or design, and the result is fantastic, but you can't remember how to replicate it. Write
down what you did, exactly, every time.
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