Making Candles The Old Fashioned Way

[@EarlyAmerican]

You would have had candles made of either tallow or beeswax. Beeswax was the preferred material because tallow burns black and can even leave a residue on your walls.

[@dianee5375]

In addition, tallow candles smell *awful*!

[@katm5903]

Was it extremely expensive at this time period for beeswax? I know it was during the medieval period.

[@alyceweirick3916]

I have some questions. Would they have reserve the mug used to pour the molded candles exclusively for this task alone? How would you scrub all the wax out of the cooking pot? Im sure that a cooking pot like that wasnt used exclusively for melting wax (I could be wrong though). How much would a candle sell for? Would it be typical for the Lady and Lord of the house to allow their cook to create candles for profit for themselves?

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

@@alyceweirick3916 I was wondering that myself. Dipping candles takes so much wax. It would be tempting to leave it in the pot. But on the other hand pots were super expensive.

[@erinsquire2749]

wow it really turn out amazing

[@RondaBC]

There are so many reasons that I adore this channel. I just realized that one reason, I think, is that the narration is minimal and realistic, as if we are watching. Many channels have hosts who talk endlessly, and they don’t always have any knowledge. I enjoy hearing you both talk, but I learn from watching and reading the subtitles. I’m sitting by my own fire right now, marveling at all the cooking you do. Thanks for all the hard work you all put into these videos.

[@cattycorner8]

I agree. It is like ASMR

[@LouisTheTraveler76]

Agreed Ronda.

[@indigowolf556]

I agree

[@valaues]

Je suis tout à fait d accord

[@joyfulmountainfaithhomestead]

I couldn't agree more! I have sensory issues and too much sound and talking is very overwhelming and overloading to me. This channel is quite enjoyable and I love the captions and interaction when there is. Lol. Many times I find myself chuckling because I can follow along much better and catch the humor in a lot of the videos and details as well.

[@mg8642]

I'm a beeswax candle maker, I use modern tools but the method is still the same all these years later. Every time I make my candles I feel connected to the past. 💛

[@RavenousTree]

When I was little,we had a school field trip about the days of old and we made candles. We would form a line and we each had a wick and we would go to the pot of hot wax and dip our wick in and go around to the back of the line and do it again until we had a nice candle. It was so fun and to me is the best way to do it!

[@mastersadvocate]

I liked the dip method of making candles, best! They may look a bit crooked, but it gives the candles Character! Many years ago, I made dolls' house sized candles using that dip method. They turned out beautifully! It was fun to make miniature candles using the dip method. I love these videos, and learn a lot about the "good old days"! ~Janet in Canada

[@rreagan007]

You can make the dipped candles straight by tying a small weight like a metal nut onto the bottoms of the wicks. After enough dips that the candles are stiff, you can cut off the weights and heat them up to reclaim the wax.

[@cattycorner8]

Great tip!

[@landomilknhoney]

Is that so?

[@jocarson5310]

You can also dip them in cold water between dips to harden the wax before the next immersion.

[@TheOnlyKirby90210]

I roleplay as a hobby and I find channels like this so informative for helping me learn the historical low-tech stuff for my writing. I really like this channel's simple no fuss no frills approach.

[@maruharu3365]

I discovered your channel randomly when I was searching for some ideas for my story. As someone who dreams of being a housewife (that is if, the circumstances call for it), I find your videos to be a detox for the mind from this technology obsessed complex world. Subscribed 👍

[@giraffesinc.2193]

I, too, wish to be a housewife!!!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

I would never wish to be a housewife it seems so boring. Besides i make my own 💰 and live independently.. but this channel is GOLD. So relaxing.

[@countrystyle5076]

@@Iceis_Phoenix oh my it's never boring. Slow paced sometimes but never boring. Just keep learning new things and it keeps life at home fun.

[@mg8642]

@@Iceis_Phoenix it's as interesting as you make it, being a housewife means you are too busy to be bored 😊

[@Kaytka]

@@Iceis_Phoenix I am a housewife. It’s by no means boring. I am a mom of 3, whom I homeschool. I run and manage the house. I also make extra money by doing side hobbies. It’s not for everybody, but trust when I say it’s not boring. I’m so busy that I seldom have time to just relax unless it’s late at night. (Such as right now, as I wait up for my husband who will be home within the hour, it’s past midnight currently.)

[@randyporter7391]

This is like going back in time! Thanks for doing these videos!

[@femalism1715]

Lovely! Imagine living and working in that era. Ah, time travel. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@WaiferThyme]

Bees wax candles smell amazing too!

[@jillwiegand4257]

Everything you do is with thought and intent. These days is so easy to go through the motions without thinking. I'm going to try and slow down and use your teaching of thought and intent. I know this way I'll live a better life! 😇🌸

[@moonstar6592]

I love how every single mouvement She makes it's full of love and grace

[@threzen4643]

So Happy I randomly came across your channel. My favorite by far! The only one I’ll stop everything for just to watch! 💗

[@landomilknhoney]

My daughters and I live like in the days of the Early Settlers. We find it as a preparedness for up and coming days ahead. I was buying lots of candles every month, until the tornadoes collapsed the candle factory in Kentucky (candles were difficult to find), and so we found the same candle tin mold you have at Lehman's. Threading the wick seems a bit tricky, so, alas, we are awaiting a wicking needle in the mail. Thank you for your patience, teaching, and knowledge. ❤️-A little flower in a big field

[@rurallifetr]

i like your lifestyle and your used old items, thanks for sharing this beautifulness with us...

[@aliciacruz5957]

I love watching how the simple things we take for granted are done with ease, even tho it's really hard. Justine you make it look so easy. Love the videos.

[@akr01364]

A trick to free the candles from the molds easier is that after a few uses the molds will have a slight layer of wax left in them. Being like butter in a cake pan giving them a light dusting with flour before pouring helps to free the candle from the mold. If there's any leftover flour on the candle a quick pass over the fire melts a tiny portion of the wax over it. Masking the four from view.

[@neiljosephbennett9119]

My word, the moulds are really fiddly! I do prefer the dipping method. Unless you want posh dinner candles, a candle is a candle and gives off exactly the same light. Wonderful to watch in this crazy fast-paced world of ours.

[@equalityforall8418]

I just recently found a method for making candles using vegetable shortening like Crisco. I bought the Walmart brand. (Just make sure you buy all vegetable shortening and not a vegetable blend.) Melt the shortening in a glass pyrex measuring cup (the kind that has a pouring spout on it) in the microwave on a lower heat setting. You don't have to keep it in the microwave until fully melted, It will continue to melt as you stir it. Using votive candle holders, pour the melted shortening into them until they are about a half inch from the brim. Let them cool and harden completely. Stick a birthday candle into the center of each. Doesn't matter if they are colored or not. You won't see the color as they burn. You can also use taper candles with a ball glass canning jar. Just cut the candle (from the bottom using a sharp knife and scissors to cut through the string. Measure the taper candle so that the wick on the top comes just to the rim of the jar. Fill the jars until about an inch from the top. Same thing, just stick the taper candle in the cooled, hardened shortening right down the middle. Just the wick should be sticking out of the shortening. It has no smell and burns a very long time.

[@vivianking8143]

I make candles using the dip method, yet after each dip in the wax I dip in tap water just repeat dip wax, dip water, ...... I do have a mold as well, but have not used it yet. Making candles is a very soothing project. So much enjoyment in each video, thank you for doing them. In Joy

[@salyluz6535]

It is not necessary to dip in cold water, as long as the candle has time to cool down between repeated dippings. Moisture on the candle surface can actually lead to a bumpy candle surface, But perhaps that is what you want? In my family, if we need to cool the candles down more than just a couple laps walking around the room will achieve, then we take a walk around the house outdoors in the cooler air between our dips. This is always sufficient, but then again we make our candles in the fall and winter when it is cool outside.

[@sceexo]

Oh my gosh I want to live there- you really capture the vibe!! 😄

[@audm.5946]

Me too. I actually think I would have liked it. Who has a time machine?

[@sceexo]

@@audm.5946 i know right!

[@islandgal500]

@@audm.5946 I also daydream about having to live in those times, but I think it would be hard work. I like being able to choose to recreate a craft or chore when I am in the mood and in these times. I like to use my machines - washer, dryer, etc. to do my tasks, and then I have time to play with baking, making candies, embroidery, lace-making, soap-making... Much more fun when I don't HAVE to make something.

[@jocarson5310]

You all should look to see if there is a Living Museum in your area. Old World Wisconsin was always looking for people to work as reenactment actors. That would be a fun summer job.

[@salyluz6535]

There’s a big one on the west side of Des Moines Iowa, on the north side of Indianapolis Indiana, Carriage Hill at Dayton Ohio, Johnston Farm at Piqua Ohio, another one at Zoar Ohio, and so many others all across the country where I have stopped on my travels! They all have special events at different times of the year, and they are well worth spending 1-2 days in the area. ♥️🌻🕯

[@girishgangan]

Nice watching, attractive surroundings around candle stands,viz smiling portrait & flowers vase.Thanks

[@missie504]

The amount of work they had to do in those days for things we don’t think twice about now. Much respect to all the housewives who laboured from dawn to dark behind the scenes for their families ❤

[@lillian3689]

when i saw the title, i thought it said "candies" instead of "candles" and when she started melting the wax i was very confused, so... you should totally make candies next!

[@michelleblose226]

Same here!!

[@amanigilbert4432]

Me too 🌚

[@betsyr4724]

Lol

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Focus people focus. F o c u s

[@melisaarmstrong2293]

Me too lol 😂

[@indigowolf556]

Once again another interesting video to watch. The convenience that we have today just going to a store and buying a candle even if it's for a dollar or more. But just think of all the hard work that people back in the day went through just so that they could light a candle for a nice dinner or a holiday or just to have light in a dark room. Thank you for doing these videos. ☺️☺️

[@caseygardner2100]

whenever i get the notification i become so much happier

[@tyrvidar]

The hinge system for the pot in the fireplace is very cool, wish I had one for my modern fireplace lol.

[@Bayan1905]

I have even as a kid been fascinated with candlemaking, not sure why, but I have. That and candle clocks, which is a whole different adventure.

[@aprilgraham-tash1124]

Before I found a vintage candle mold at a flea market, I made my candles solely by "wick dipping"...its a long&tedious process, but also very fulfilling at the end!! 😊 Love your Channel, and Ron's too! 🖒🖒💕

[@billieholiday5691]

I ABSOLUTELY love this channel. It's so peaceful. Even though my people were enslaved during this time in history, it's still nice to learn of history during that time.

[@rebeccaback3287]

Verry good teaching.I have learned something. I will keep on watching. David Back from Menifee county Kentucky,

[@beckygriggs7827]

I can remember making homemade candles with my mother's supervision of course, so much fun and interesting, brings back memories ❤❤❤

[@bougies-encens-et-rituels]

Beautiful video, I collect candles, old and new, books about candles. This video is fantastic for me

[@WannabeWoodsman]

I love American history. Particularly 18th and early to mid 19th century. I've been wanting to make beeswax candles for awhile and this was cool to see. I knew about the dipping method but wasn't aware there was a pouring method of the era. Very cool to learn something knew. Also I subscribed

[@zacharyrome3432]

This channel is far better than wonderful !

[@HeatherB81]

Does anybody else watch these videos for an ASMR effect? They are so relaxing to me!! 💤

[@Sunset1705]

Yep, I sure do!

[@steelwheels327]

Times back then might of been harder because more work was required to obtain anything ,but i believe hard work keeps the mind clear and with purpose....the exact opposite of life today

[@joannelarose8198]

So relaxing to watch. They are adorable!

[@shellyirby9828]

The candles look great!

[@martinjaramillo2429]

The mantle caught my eye. Nicely constructed. Cool vids.

[@oldcrone]

Beeswax candles cost a fortune but they are so worth it. They are non toxic and burn very slowly.

[@wendyvroom2113]

Love this. I want to try. Wondering how you managed to get the two candles who's wicks broke off the bamboo stick out of the mold. I'm sure this is something that will happen to me. ERG! lol.. Love your videos. They are always so peaceful and takes me back to a simple time! Thank you!

[@mariaotero6771]

I love your channel and even though I don't speak English very well I encourage you with the comments, very good video

[@pickledjalapeno9482]

Perfect English... you should be proud! There are people born here that don't know how to put a sentence together the way that you did! (I'm being 100% serious.)

[@Wacholderwald]

Mozart! Educational, peaceful, and beautiful.

[@janglinsoul]

Hello! Wonderful video. I would like to know if one could use used oil to make candles. Would they last longer or shorter? Thank you!

[@easmr1]

I am a soap maker. Have you done a video on making old fashioned soap? They used tallow and ash I believe. Would be cool to see if you’ve not done it!

[@brandylou9132]

Justine mentioned homemade soap if tallow and ash in one of the videos. "A working woman's usual morning routine" (or a title close to that). She didn't say if she made it, but I also wonder.

[@jocarson5310]

Old timers put hardwood ash in a bowl with a very small hole that very slowly drained into another bowl. This gave the ash had time to leech into the water and make a lye solution. If I am not mistaken the water was run through the ash twice to increase the strength.

[@salyluz6535]

@@jocarson5310: Yes, that is how my grandma and great grandma did it. Eventually, I think by the 60s they just bought lye at the grocery or hardware store because they were such busy farmers and it was much quicker, not to mention safer with lots of little grandchildren always underfoot. At butchering time we’d save that good hard white flaky beef & sheep fat for soap making. Grandma would usually make three varieties of lye soap: plain, oatmeal and lavender. She made gigantic amounts, several thousand bars at a time, and then it didn’t need to be made every year. After it had cured she distributed among her seven children and their families in large old shoeboxes and boot boxes. It seemed to keep forever! If you got low on funds, you could grate it and use it for laundry or dish soap! I remember if we were going to use it this way, we would grate it and then blend it into a hot bowl of water with a whisk until it was all dissolved and sudsy, and then use that to mix into the laundry tub or the sink of dishes.

[@karishmanegi7]

I want to live the similar life style with my man❤️

[@toysvilltvstudios2.072]

I did Bee wax Candle dipping one time. It was fun! It smell great and I stay have it somewhere in my house. :)

[@regal3451]

I enjoy candle making. I tried the dipping method when I was in Middle School.

[@msjadhav5192]

Absolutely love it. I think mold method is easier:)

[@islandgal500]

Exactly what I thought before, during, and after watching. I'd rather pour than keep dipping, and dipping, and dipping.

[@salyluz6535]

@@islandgal500: Beeswax can be expensive, and I have not had good success with having them come out unbroken from the mold. Also I have arthritis and using the mold has become challenging and even dangerous for me. I have cut myself badly a few times. I much prefer dipping, but do dip in a different method than she does. We use a circular form with slots around the edge. So I have 1 disc on each hand, held by a central loop, and 10 tapers are slid onto each disc into the slots. A knot at the top of each taper holds them in place, and this way I can dip 20 tapers at a time. It is quite fast, and much less stress on my hands. We have beginner or starter thin tapers, and we dip, then we walk around the room and dip again and proceed until it is the size we wish, the size that fits our candlesticks. If our room is too warm and the candle doesn’t cool down enough between dips, it may begin to melt wax off! In that case we take a walk around the house outside between dips to cool the candle down. It really doesn’t take very long, and when you can do 20 at a time, you can get quite a lot done in one day!

[@islandgal500]

@@salyluz6535 Good to know another perspective and why. Thanks.

[@jaydubbyuh2292]

Thanks, Respect, & Admiration of your passion for the old paths & good ways that hath bourne us hitherto. You are a type of priest/ priestess for diligently studying, and combining that knowledge with wisdom to remind all who ask about the old paths & good way. If I may, with all Respect, commend you on your fine complexion and blemish-free skin. Spending time properly attired has, no doubt, nurtured this healthy fairness, along with a good diet.

[@kevinbaker6168]

I have been at re enactments and living history museums where making candles was a participatable activity. The kids always have fun, even when their candle does not look like a candle.

[@debjordan4399]

I have been thinking of making tallow candles. I render tallow from ground beef. I'm getting quite a lot of it. I realize it isn't exactly the same as tallow rendered from suet. Would it still make good candles?

[@christina3056]

Please make longer videos. I love them! From an English fan x

[@duaa9322]

I loved this video so much 🍓🦋💗 It made my day!

[@Master_Blackthorne]

Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomclayton]

Just the right amount of background music! And I like the subtitles too!

[@PastorPeewee20]

Wow I've never done this before but the first method to me seems alot let tedious so more easier great video

[@julianmylene7375]

It so very relaxing and satisfying video . I really like the nail of this girl😊

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Would the scorched candles still work- perhaps just not look (or smell) nice?

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I think the scorched candles would probably work but they might smoke more. Unscorched beeswax has a clean burn and nice smell. I'm not willing to burn my beeswax to find out. 😀

[@kathymcintire6182]

How beautiful they are 😉😲🦋💞

[@susannasharrock9253]

When getting them out of the mold, is it difficult to get the stubborn ones out?

[@Diniecita]

Fonthe candle molds come in different size bottoms? Ie how do you know if they will fit your candlesticks.

[@sweettoothmarie7304]

Looks like Justine had a side hustle going on!👏👏✨️

[@hannahduggan3599]

I love the music. It reminds me of my childhood.

[@freeman-dz1163]

The music is wonderful,i Will try to do like this.

[@jimf1964]

You gave him a heck of a nice free bowl with his candles 🙂

[@margui6224]

Thank you for showing us how you do candles.

[@irene1266]

To make them colored, did they put the colored powder in the wax?

[@leecurtis6354]

Can you use wax like the kind in covering jams in canning jars?

[@salyluz6535]

That’s paraffin. You can also use that wax for candles, but it will smell and burn differently from beeswax. I believe that birthday candles are made of paraffin.

[@Irades]

Thank you for this wonderful video ❤

[@kimlee1416]

Amazing, well done Justine. Nth Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Thanks for the good video. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

[@wildwoman8494]

Hi, fantastic. Can you please tell me where you got that candle mould from. Blessed be.

[@jukkychan]

I love how nowadays people soften store bought candles to reform them while then they made candles from scratch😮

[@보라돌이ioi]

Because candle frames are expensive, they can be sold at high prices. Candles made pretty in molds are mostly made of beeswax. The quality is so good that it can be used even today. Beeswax candles have a uniform shape with less soot and a nice smell. Skilled artisans also added color to the candles or molded them into a variety of interesting shapes. Of course, poor citizens mainly used cheap dipped tallow candles, except for special occasions.

[@madhatter909]

I thought you made the candle molds look SO easy!!!!

[@fatimahabdulbasir550]

I used to read Back To Basics By Readers digest To get this info. NICE TO SEE IT ENACTED!!

[@davidfaulkner8201]

There is a lot of work involved in making beeswax candles . We can not forget the bees for making the wax to begin with . The process from the hive to the candleholder is a busy one .

[@MadameX_]

Did you harvest your own wax? Lovely to watch. As always.

[@KarineTKnudsen]

This is so nice and cosy.

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Would they ever color the candles? Or did they mostly leave them natural colour?

[@minecraftia_suomeksi]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@freckles4603]

Hello! I loved this video, will definitely be making these :) could you please make a video on children’s 19th century night routine? I know you made a night routine a while ago but how different would it be depending on age? It’s ok if not I was just wondering. Have a nice day ♥️

[@born2fren]

Justine, you should try hand modelling as a side gig; there is such a thing where they need people with pretty hands for commercials, etc. Gosh you've got the most beautiful hands! In the 18th century you'd have been a dairy maid! =)

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you Alex ^_^

[@born2fren]

@@EarlyAmerican :)

[@j.lietka9406]

Was dealing wax (red or other color) made using bees wax too? Thank you

[@salyluz6535]

Sealing wax?

[@j.lietka9406]

@@salyluz6535 good heavens!! 😯 Sealing wax!! Yes!! Sorry for my spelling! Hugs Ms Luz 👸🌹

[@TheTeeDay]

We always used alligator clips with weights. It straightens the strings out and after a few dips you just remove the weight

[@patricialacroix1645]

Where do you get the material to actually make the wax ? I thought you would have mentioned this , so then I would know , we’re to you get the material for the wax please have another video for this

[@GoodThingsEtc]

I want to learn to make candles next! Justine, does your dad sell beeswax? Nice work by the way!!!

[@Liv_0090]

I love your videos!! :) keep on posting!❤️❤️

[@teresaroman3348]

Well, those molded candles are straight, but the hand dipped method looks more fun.

[@Bluelinechevy82]

Seriously, I've learned more about history through Google and KZbin, than I ever did in elementary and high school.

[@emanimarie4505]

Same

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I wish you Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄. And Keepsafe ☃️☃️☃️☃️

[@rhondajules7647]

Cool … I just asked about this ! Love this channel ❤️

[@MrKelseyB]

But... did the buyer bring your wooden bowl back?

[@heidiwalker7123]

Wondered that also .

[@josephkapla3205]

So did I.

[@thefreedomlass]

Amazing channel. We might be returning back to this soon. XXXXOOOO fr Canada

[@dianeblocher3844]

Where can I get the wax or whatever is used?

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

Glad I found this. Do y'all have a fb page by any chance? I'm into this time period

[@kerniathomas400]

I am writing a book and omg this helped❤️❤️