wulf wrote:bazil wrote:i have an idea.......you could let the wax set.....then heat it on the outside ...the candle should then fall out?
The trouble is that we'd then be left with a candle covered with hot wax slipping out (and doubtless ending on the floor to pick up "decorations"). We did try freezing it in case tin and wax contracted a different rates but it didn't help. The average tin can isn't the most beautiful shape, so we'll mainly make do with other moulds (although now I've got the idea for a novelty candle that looks like a tin of baked beans, minus the tin!).
Wulf
i have no experience of this BUT i think it would work, the only way is to try
i have pondered it and come up with this.....fill with wax and wick(with attachment at base) let set then maybe make cold in the fridge or freezer but maybe this is possibly not required as the tin can is conductive of heat
place tin can in pot of hot water just under the lip of can ...i think then you could pull the wick as its attached by atachment at base
the slightly but not completely melted wax on the inner side of the can would be the point of least resistance and would slip allowing the tin-candle to be produced...all that would be left would be to wrap an old heinz beans label to the outside while it is still soft...then it would be the ultimate tin candle (best to do on a work surface and not over the floor)
with love and sharing of ideas
bazil
