Beeswax Candles - Mann Lake Ten Inch Tapered Candle Mold S9E4

Cold days are good for making some candles. Trying out this new ten-inch tapered candle mold I got from Mann Lake at the North American Honey Bee Expo NAHBE Enjoy!
Here's a link to the molds I used:
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1 lb wax mold: amzn.to/3PPv6cY
2/0 wick: amzn.to/4jwo8Hu
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[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Here's a link to the molds I used: 10" tapered candle mold: amzn.to/42u80Am 1 lb wax mold: amzn.to/3PPv6cY 2/0 wick: amzn.to/4jwo8Hu Here's a generic silicon mold release spray: amzn.to/40umnlw - the Camie 1080 isn't on Amazon Mann Lake Camie 1080 -www.mannlakeltd.com/education-crafts-gifts/candles/mold-release/ 7 qt wax melter amzn.to/40uNAVg 6 qt wax melter: amzn.to/4h9amsH Channel Supporters: HiveAlive: usa.hivealivebees.com?sca_ref=6574701.qZlCZwD2CcZC Use Coupon Code DARREN10 to get 10% off your purchases at HiveAlive. Apimaye: apimayeusa.com/?sca_ref=6280813.wL9XyKWWOMIWV5 (Affiliate) Guardian Bee Apparel: guardianbeeapparel.com/ HillCo LLC: hillcobees.com/ Ceracell Beekeeping Supplies (NZ) www.ceracell.co.nz/ Ceracell USA Distributors: pierco.com blythewoodbeecompany.com mountainsweethoney.com Wildflower Meadows Queens VSH Italian Queens: wildflowermeadows.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/JeromeBeeFarm/ Instagram: instagram.com/jerome_bee_farm_and_homestead/ My wife’s Instagram: instagram.com/jerome_barbara/ My Wildlife Channel: Game Cam Wildlife: youtube.com/@gamecamwildlife9158amzn.to/40umnlw

[@KajunHomestead]

Nice looking candles, I still have a little snow that has not melted , its been a cold one for us hear in Louisiana, ready for spring.

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

I been wondering how you folks are doing, I know homes aren't insulated for cold like up here in NH.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Kajun. Yeah, I saw all that snow down south. Crazy weather. It got down to zero the night I shot that first segment of this video. I think that's the day you were getting all the snow too. I saw Mike Barry and Randy McCaffery posted videos/pictures with their snow. One of them said it hadn't snowed since 2008.

[@Highland_Honey]

Those came out nicely! Pretty, too!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey HH. Thank you. I'm pleased with the outcome, especially since it was my first try with that one. Thanks for watching and stay warm!

[@TracysBees8713]

I absolutely love that candle mold.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi Tracy. I think it will be one of my go to molds. Everyone likes tapered candles. I doubt I will sell many, I don't have a lot of wax for candles. It's more of a just for fun thing for me, and I will probably give them as gifts. Thanks for watching.

[@TracysBees8713]

@ they would be lucky to get such good gifts. I have eventually will have enough wax to make candles. Lol.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yeah, usually the receivers of candles at Christmas are very happy. I made some scented ones 2 years ago into glass containers with nice lids. If you can find someone that has some of those empty Yankee Candle glasses, those are awesome. Good luck!

[@tomkingsley4398]

Thanks for the instructional video

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks for watching Tom.

[@tomkingsley4398]

@JeromeBeeFarm I saw at a distance at NAHBE. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Sorry we didn't cross paths. I met so many viewers, it was so much fun. I was considering quitting the videos in 2025, but all the people I met got me energized again! LOL Take care.

[@billyboy952]

good job Darren, you have a lot more patience that me, buddy. 🙏🙏👌👌

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Billy Boy. Man, what else am I going to do in January? LOL

[@dcsblessedbees]

Morning Darren😁Looks good.👍

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Good morning, yeah, those tapers turned out pretty good. Thanks for watching.

[@donbearden1953]

Darren, your candles look great! I’m like you, I think how cold it was in your building helped with releasing the candles from the mold.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yeah, it was a cold one that day. It was nice yesterday, but I had to get my wiring pulled and burried. I'm half done. Need to get some pollen patties on with that fondant now before the Maples wake up. Take care Don.

[@nancynolton6079]

MannLake and BetterBee have candle wicking needles that make wicking tapers a lot easier. I think the wicks absorb some of the poured wax so it pays to top them up after a few minutes to avoid weird bottoms. Never had candles crack like that.. wonder if it had to do with the tightness of the wicks?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Nancy. Yeah, I should have topped them off a second time. It was too cold out there for me though. LOL I think those ones that broke was from gas bubbles. I could hear it bubbling up the tube as I poured the wax. I'm wondering if it was from the mold release boiling. My wax may have been on the hot side. Thanks for the tips.

[@nancynolton6079]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Helps to tap the side of the molds to release possible bubbles then top up.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I will do that next time for sure. Someone also mentioned to blow hot air on the bottom after they are full to let bubbles out, keeping it liquid and then top them off.

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

Good morning Darren, I have been wanting a tall, tapered candle mold...This is perfect timing!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Lamb Brook. It seems to be a good one. January is a good time to do candles, not much else a beekeeper can do. LOL Take care.

[@gallowaylights]

00:25:20 Sweet release! 😂

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Can't beat a sweet release! LOL

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Very nice! Looking good my friend.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Mr.Blure

[@Ambees_Honey]

Very nice fellow Okie! That is some great cold weather activities, and now beautiful candles!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yeah, I needed something to keep me busy while the bees were hibernating. What part of the state are you from?

[@Ambees_Honey]

@@JeromeBeeFarm I'm from the Moore part of the state :)

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

We used to live in Moore - in the Clubs by the golf course, fourth house on the left as you pull in the neighborhood.

[@Ambees_Honey]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Yep, that is my side. We dont live too far from Crest.

[@TheBeeLadyApiary9992]

Good looking candles! We are taking a stab at making some candles and this video has helped us a ton. Keep buzzing along! 😄

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Glad it was helpful! You might check out my beeswax play list. There’s another from a couple years ago with the glass containers and other molds.

[@kennith.]

Thx for sharing, the candles came out nice. Mic worked well.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi Kennith. Thanks, yeah, I'm happy with them. Will try to improve on that bottom cracking thing now that I'm aware of it and know what causes it. Mic seemed to be good quality. Outside will be a better test. Thanks for watching!

[@Burntbranchcreekbees]

Nice candles Darren and easier appearing than I ever thought. Have to get one of those wax melting pots.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Burnt Branch. Once you get the right wax melting and pouring, molds, wicks, etc, it's really not too hard. That pouring pitcher is a must. Thanks for watching.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Well, that wasn't hard at all! I love candles! I have been toying with the idea of trying my hand at candle making. Still not sure about it. Right now, I just don't have the time for anything new.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi HHH. It's a fun thing to do, but like anything else, it takes time. January is a good down time for most beekeepers, but homesteading in general, there's not much down time, as you well know. Hope you are staying warm and everything safe with your animals.

[@mocarp1]

The candle that had the void around the wick before you pulled it from the mold, was it one of the ones that was separated near the base after removed from mold?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I'm not sure. I think my wax was on the hot side and made the mold release boil and outgas some. The bottom cooled before all the bubbles got out on those two and made that void. That's my theory anyway. Maybe poking a tiny breather hole next time and then top it off twice. Thanks for watching.

[@emilandrusko8597]

hi! Candles look great!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks! It was my first time using that mold. I was happy the way they turned out.

[@emilandrusko8597]

@ I learned alot from your video. I’m planning to try candle making for the 1st time.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Good luck, let me know how they turn out - you can post pictures on my Jerome Bee Farm & Homestead facebook page.

[@Manuherikiabeekeeping]

Hi Darren from southern New Zealand 👋😃 very interesting. Ive watched Bob binnies video on candle making that you mentioned, they've got a really good setup but this was a good tutorial for small batches 👍 great video 👍👋 got a great dose of soft rain all day today which is perfect timing because things were starting to dry out here and i was concerned about the nectar dropping off so thats a relief 😅 great video 👍👋

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Manuherikia! Glad to hear you got a nice slow soaker. That's always good for nectar flow. I'm ready for spring here. Need to get some pollen patties on soon before the Maples wake up. Take care.

[@437AlBig]

Nice job. I'll have to think about getting one of those. Next you need to get the fluted metal piece that you heat up and put the bottoms in. It gives it those flutes that some candle holders have.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Big Al. I'll see if I can find some of those. Thanks for watching!

[@CurtisLeger-c3q]

Hello from Oklahoma just had a thought watching you prepare your molds. You said the hardest thing is to keep your wicks, straight tie the poor end to a toothpick across the hole on the bottom end tie a nut washer something heavy that will pull the string tight.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Good to hear from locals! What part of the state are you in? The tiny holes on the bottom are small enough that they hold the wick tight. I tied the pour end to a straight piece of 12 Gauge copper wire. Thanks for watching.

[@cliffordmontgomery2830]

Jerome try using 2 bobbie pins to hold the ends of your wicks. You dont have to tie them then and you can cut them close, not wasting any wick. Just cross them to center your wick.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Clifford. That's a good idea. Tying is a pain! LOL

[@sheenamoren9780]

I have that deep fryer never thought of getting one to use for wax

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Sheenamoren. Yeah, you could probably save you some $'s just put a spigot on it - that's all they are.

[@sheenamoren9780]

@JeromeBeeFarm yeah

[@BrianCooper901]

I have a 10" mold but it only does one candle at a time. I use bent paper clips as my wicking needle so they are long enough to pull out the top of the mold. I have the same cavities forming and it's been frustrating me. I read that warming the mold up helps the wax cool evenly (you could probably do this easily with your heat gun before you pour.) I use a hair dryer (you could use your heat gun) to keep the top edge of the wax as a liquid so the bubbles get out before it fully dries. You can try topping it off but the bottom sort of makes noticeable rings if you wait too long and I think it may weaken the candle as we've also had some crack at the bottom. Using the heat gun to level the bottom while it's in the mold has yielded the best results so far. I'm still testing and tweaking to get them to look right though. I also use parchment paper over our counters because if wax hits it you can get it off and just toss it back in your wax melter. Thanks for sharing!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi Brian, that's what I suspected is that bubbles caused that. I bet the heat gun and some tapping on the mold will get them to rise out of there, and then top it off while it's still liquid. Thanks for the tips.

[@Edwardshoneybees]

Where did you get the small wax melter with the valve on it?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

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[@jonclemons1421]

I think when you topped off the mold after filling them might be where they broke.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Jon. Possibly. I think it's a void in there that formed from bubbles.

[@MikeChamplin]

How are you making the scented candles?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I bought some scented oils from Michaels I think is where I got them. Apple Pie, Vanilla, etc. Just add it to the wax melt.

[@karenpruitt6833]

Isn't there a way to make firestarters from that old dark wax?❤

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I use the cloth and paper filters that are soaked with wax for fire starters.