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Candles

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Candles

wicking needle

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Long, thin metal poker used to make wick holes in candles.

zinc core

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Cotton wicks with a thin metal (zinc) wire core.

mold sealer

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Usually a grey or white putty type material used to spread around the wick on the outside of a pillar mold.  This seals the wick hole so it doesn't leak wax, and keeps water from seeping in if a ...

molded

Gifts & crafts; Candles

These are irregularly-shaped, free standing candles made by molding, sculpting and/or pouring into a shaped mold. Many are made to be burned, and many are used more for decoration and are not meant ...

molded candles

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Free shaped, free standing candles made by sculpting or molding or poured into a shaped mold. Some are used and some are just for decoration and not meant to be burned.

molten wax

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Hot, melted liquid wax.

mottling

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Snowflake type splotches and spots of white or sometimes differing color shades.  Usually caused by high oil content.

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