The Lost Art Of Hand Candle Crafting
Executive Summary about Handmade Candle by Will Reece
Handmade candles
Tonight I am staying in a hotel in Branson, Missouri. Many folks have visited Silver Dollar City. The visitor will witness many craftsmen / craftswomen, one of these are the old-tyme (purposely mispelled) chandlers.
Obviously to the average candle burner, not to great of a spectacle unless that casual candle user has not idea how candles are made… in large factories in China.
Seriously though,… a lot of work goes into hand made candles. Of course many candle companies are born out of a basements, garages, spare rooms, and kitchens. Candle distributers where unheard of, and they definately couldn’t import candles made in foreign countries buy the container full!
The wax was heated over fire… someone manually dipped the wicks. Next time you purchase a candle or candles (soy or paraffin), do you local chandler a favor and try a truly handmade / hand-dipped candle and check out the difference.
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