Melting a $1000 of beeswax.

[@peterlively8269]

One of the things I love about your videos is you aren't afraid to try new things. Great stuff. The problem with cracks comes down to phase change and thermal expansion coefficient of wax. As the wax freezes, it contracts, a lot (like 10% volume change)! Since it is stuck to the sides of the bowl, the only way to relieve the stress as it contracts is to crack. Well, it could also form a big dimple, but the wick in the center is helping to prevent that. A braided wick might work (like in old school lanterns) to allow dimpling. Multiple pours would also help, so that each layer has a chance to contract a bit. But you could end up getting rings in the candle. The other option is to wait until it is almost solid before pouring (cloudy), which would also help, but not eliminate the cracks. Fun fact, the melting of wax is actually used as a motor. The melting wax can be used to engage a latch, connect a circuit (or disconnect), or a host of other things. As a for instance, they can be used to open the vent on a greenhouse when the temperature gets too high, then the vent would close when it cools down enough!

[@bennybooboo6789]

Need to take the wax off the heat and stir it until it goes a milky colour before you pour it, if the wax cools too quickly it will crack and well around the wick every time.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Your a blacksmith making candles. The cracks are fine and don't change how the candles burn. I think their very cool. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@swblacksmith.7445]

Feedback time. I like the candles but I wouldn't buy one because I'm not a candle person. love watching the process of the cups being spun. Merry Christmas to you and your family. pass on my complements of the season to Martin.

[@mostlysane77]

Seldom see someone so committed to what they do. Huge admiration to you. Great looking product and an awesome workshop coming together there.

[@OOOHBILLY]

Maybe if you soak the wick in wax first, and cool them down slower, you might avoid the cracking.

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

Defiantly a slow cool down. Or pouring the wax in 2 stages.

[@carbon_no6]

@@steadfasttherenowned2460 - why does he have to do it defiantly? I know you meant to say definitely.

[@rustjupiter]

Gotta love the guy for trying so hard to make that Christmas deadline

[@bfg1637]

There is no solution to stop the dipping and cracking. You just godda short the first go and re poor a bit on top after its cooled. I used to have a candle making biz and that was a big fight for a long time for me till I gave up and just did the 2nd or even 3rd top off till it cooled flat. Also if you freeze the wax first it will breaky easier :) one last thing lol, bees wax is pretty flamible. If that wax got on the element it would be a fire hazard.

[@nickfranklin1867]

Merry Christmas Tim, looking forward to watching more of your video's in the new year!

[@Gefionius]

Fantastic video and effort getting those candles out!!! Happy Holiday to you and yours!

[@Paulster2]

Tim ... big props to you, brother. Taking care of business. You're getting them done, so good on yah. :o)

[@Ramen4Days]

A heat gun as the top starts to harden (since they harden outside-in) just for a bit will help with cracking. Way more time consuming of course, and soaking your wick will also help. Much love Tim

Merry Christmas to you and your family Tim. Be carefull and hope to see you soon from the Netherlands again.

[@XxIcedecknightxX]

See if cooling the candles down slower will prevent the cracking. Like a Rupert's drop it could be cracking because the internal pressure is much higher than the surface tension.

[@recoveringmillennial9695]

Agreed, slower cool down might stop the cracking.

[@Ronb-en6bi]

Not sure but if you dunk the wicks into the wax before pouring them and let it dry before hand they might not crack because then its wax to wax... i understand it will melt once its inside the new hot wax but it might let the wick cure and absorb some of the wax before hand... besides that i dont think there is a way to try to stop the cracking besides what you said with maybe a circle wick... i assume the cracking is due to the wax hardening and shrinking when its cooler...

[@Mynameischef]

Australian Research & Space Exploration have some great trucker hats

[@kodweb]

Not that I’ve ever made candles, but I think there’s a special solution that you add to the wax that stops it from dipping and cracking

[@PaperMakersAdeludedbroad]

Maybe the cracking but the "dipping" is fixed by pouring in molds with like spouts on top because it shrinks as it cools and that extra material in the spout fills the dip as it shrinks then you just remove the excess.

[@keithyinger3326]

@@PaperMakersAdeludedbroad yes on that fixing the dipping issue. There's nothing you can do about that other than pouring extra and cutting it off the top. That's just the nature of Wax. When you melt it it expands and when it cools it contracts. Some thermal switches actually take advantage of that property. Some thermocouplers in heaters operate on that principle. The wax expands and creates a pressure through the capillary tube which pushes a plunger out the other end to keep your heater on. If the heater shuts off, the wax cools off, the plunger pulls back, and it shuts the gas flow off.

[@81selfmade1]

Missed it again haha. Sold out. Make more Tim!

[@little.wookiee]

Candles look amazing and beautiful.

[@bigbird2451]

This is another great space filler. Much like bottle openers. Do it when your back needs a good stretch. we'll buy them while we wait for the next axe or concrete pour.

[@greenthumbprepper8653]

TIM. This is totally something my mom would love

[@B.McAllister]

A few things you could try: Make wax beads instead and fill the cup with them as beads. Lighting the wick will melt them into place. Try baking the wicks for a bit because it could be moisture? Try pre-dipping all the wicks, let them dry and then put them in the cup and fill with wax.. Either way they are awesome. I kind of prefer the crack. Gives it a nice aesthetic that matches the machine work you put into it. Gives it a more rustic look. Anyhoser, a big EH from Niagara Falls, Ontario!

[@tracybowling1156]

Merry Christmas to you and your family too. If you talk with Martin, please tell him Merry Christmas too! ⛄ 🎄

[@calholli]

If you're putting two wicks--- just spread them apart so that you have two flames, and it will for sure melt everything. Most jar candles that I have this size or bigger have 2 or 3 separate wicks in them. You don't have to keep your wicks together as one; spread them apart.

[@AndreRMeyer]

5:34 "burnin‘ down the house!"

[@starpuss]

You always show the landcruiser, but you never "show it" lol 😆, great looking candles!

[@Chris-yo4ks]

when you "recharge" make sure to NOT use a gas stove. Bees wax is VERY flammable. If you have to use a gas stove, put in on a non teflon skillet to keep any spattering wax from coming in contact with flames.

[@Algorhythmz]

I dig your stuff my dude, keep up the great work and thanks for sharing with us.

[@harry28george]

What if you dipped the wick in the wax, then dry, and then pour? Idk!

[@skeleton_craftGaming]

I haven't bought one, yet... though I think that you should totally keep something like this (though maybe something that is not as much work) on your shop

[@douglasfathers4848]

Marry Christmas to you and family Tim . love the candles mate but I don't think they will survive to trip to Australia . Cheers . 🥰🤠

[@duff8402]

You want a Richardson 112 Trucker hat. Best damn trucker hats out there.

[@Joe___R]

Tim, If you are looking for a good hat, look at filson. They make some great hats that you should love. They also make some of the best clothing you can buy.

[@gabrielc6252]

Proposal: fill them up 90%, let it crack, then fill it to 100%. It will fill the cracks and it will not crack again

[@John-B69692]

After your candles have cooled and cracked hit the top of them with a hair dryer or a heat gun. Remelt the wax and you can also give the top a swirly design or rough unfinished look.

[@goraforge7489]

Should make your own line of hats!

[@B.McAllister]

*THIS* This is how you mind your own beeswax... You make it into candles.. You should names these "Minding Your Own Beeswax."

[@igorp6831]

To get rid of cracks in the wax melt the surface layer with a hot air gun. The wick will remain intact but the cracks will be instantly filled with melted beeswax.

[@CrowBarActual]

Would coating the wick in wax first, letting it solidify around the wick, then placing it in the melted pots help with the cracking maybe?

[@Donorcyclist]

These candles are awesome!

[@mm-hl7gh]

i wonder if the cracks could be removed with a hot air gun... but i wouldnt mind the cracks either.

[@pauloantunes8826]

Merry Christmax Timothy!

[@davidsnyder2000]

Those candles came out super nice. Really look cool👍🙂

[@davidsnyder2000]

Just saw your video short on KZbin…..finding a nail in the dirt and forging a bottle opener out of it😄 Super cool my friend 👍 Much love and respect🌲❤️🙏

[@popgrubbs]

I haven't read all the comments, but pre-soak the wick so they don't draw out the moisture from the wax next to them. See if that solves your cracking problem.

[@rosco3163]

The candle needs some kind of forged element. Maybe just a forged handle or decorative piece.

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Candles look great. YAH bless you and your family and loved ones brother.

[@tonielfving6870]

Helloes from Finland. You said that lathe or yours is from soviet era russian if i recall right. .at intro i notice text "päämoottori", wich is oviously is "Main Engine". That päämoottori is Finnish language, im not saying that lathe is not from Russia and that is very possible it is russian made but desing for Finnish market, but that little detail poke to my eye ;) Thanks for good content, keep hammering.

[@hungrygranpda426]

metal lathe, 1K62 model

[@derfloh93]

just bought 1kg of beeswax myself, want to make some candles for my gf as a christmas gift:) I hope it works out, never done it before 🤣 Using hemp-wicks though, not a fan of wooden wicks

[@shapeshifter7753]

Merry Christmas friend 🎄

[@ParzivalKings]

Another great video and a hope your customer appreciated your amazing work

[@TheJCJexe]

I can't believe it sold out so quick, I really wanted to get one lol

[@A.J.Collins]

Merry Christmas and God's peace to you and your family. Thank you for the great content.

[@appiehappie7923]

Ditch them, you are a very good blacksmith, stop playing with child stuff!

[@81selfmade1]

Hey Tim, hope your and family had a great Christmas. Do you have a eta for when you will have more candles ready. I really want to order a couple for my wife and don't want to miss out again haha

[@TimothyDyck]

More candles coming later this January! I've just started a email newsletter on my website to give another avenue other then KZbin to help folks know when things are available, feel free to sign up if you would like!

[@81selfmade1]

@@TimothyDyck awesome thank you sir

[@Lazywatchsmith]

What if you put something over the wick and melt the top of the wax with a torch or hot air gun.🤔

[@brendanneis1935]

A good baseball hat is the stetson rector its a little pricey for a baseball hat but the have lots of colors. I had one wore it every day for a year before i decided i wanted something else just cus i got bored of the color.

[@numbersabcdefg]

Flat top cooker, pancake etc. It's a metal shell, think skillet.

[@jonathannorthup5705]

Add a small amount of coconut oil to the wax it will stop the cracking

[@guybramwells]

Hi Timothy there is a natural bees wax company at kangaroo Island in Australia that do some amazing things with bees wax. They could help you work it out.

[@chrissambdman2024]

have you tried to separate the 2 wicks and have a candle with 2 separate wicks, that may spread the heat out more to burn more consistently

[@TheJCJexe]

No pre-order option for the next batch?

[@Inecendium]

I womder if you put a piece of toilet paper on to of the liguid wax would it still crack when solidify?

[@urbanlumberjack]

This is a very cool idea

[@brockphilips1189]

nice to see the work that goes into these

[@WillDesrochers]

So sorry I missed these, they look amazing. I would love to buy one

[@emcsquare62]

Why couldn't you use a magnetized wick clip? Or is that even practical or cost effective?

[@jasonsummit1885]

Wonder if you added a little bit of paraffin into the mix of beeswax would it cool without cracking?

[@krisorraj]

Hey buddy!!! I have a feeling you would really enjoy learning how to blow glass

[@Geordiehux]

shipping to uk is a nightmare so will have to admire on video only :( very nice product :)

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

If the candle cracks, just pour In enough wax to fill the cracks.

[@danielnicolechristian8736]

Duuude! I’ve got the perfect hat for you. I’ll bring you one 🤘

[@evebrassard3105]

Dang missed them again. Can you make a pre-order for the next batch? Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@sleepbeat]

I missed the prior video about them! I want want of these candles. Next payday, if they are still about.

[@dumbestoyster]

Can you preheat the discs in the forge, to save on gas?

[@krisorraj]

Also the crack can be completely deleted by slowing down the cooling process

[@tripleoughtstoll8690]

Richardson style-112 best hat in my opinion

[@masonstark3699]

I want to buy one for myself in the spring when I’m not all out of spending money so I hope it’s not a one time deal

[@ThePirateGod]

You should look into using liquid O2so much more dense. One tank is way more actual gas

[@katestramenos929]

should fit a bearing on your stressor n see how that works? it might ruin that rustic finish though.

[@MGrimm1226]

Sold out already, I'd love to buy one of these

[@windigowhispers]

Hooey makes a nice hat

[@cpturrini]

BEEEEEZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blackhammerartisan]

God bless you and grate job I'm capping the forge lit

[@anthonyp4209]

Maybe different metal types for the candle? Brass would look cool.

[@marcusFZ6]

Keep the Forge Lite & Merry Chrimbo

[@jhonterry2680]

Can't wait for the shop update

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wowers that's definitely amazing. Love ur videos. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep forge lit. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God Bless.

[@DragonsFireMetalWorx]

not even gonna look to see if there's any left...cuz this aired 7 hrs ago lol....Tim...I explained the heirloom idea to my better 3/4's...if that's any inspiration for maybe 1 one more run?

[@grattonland]

Well, that's none of our beeswax.

[@AshLeeeeee]

Dang those candle cups sold out quick :( It's a good problem to have ig!

[@ReformedBigfoot]

Tim do a custom embroidered hat for your channel. “Keep the forge Lit” I did a custom “Reformed Bigfoot” hat which is my KZbin channel

[@mikewomack5178]

Dang it! They sell out so fast!

[@dwaynebland8535]

Doing a 90/10% pour should help a lot with the cracking

[@shaunwagner9644]

Love you work and videos. I make/sale live edge cutting and charcuterie boards as a side job. Had someone order 13 today Dec. 16th so I used my day off from my real job to get them to final finish and ready to ship hopefully tomorrow. She wasn’t expecting Christmas delivery but am going to do my best.

[@dakotareid1566]

Cool the candles in warm water

[@ironhornforge]

Wow, $1000 I get 1kg for $15... I should sell it over there!

[@timhorton555]

Merry Christmas

[@donblotto]

Just a suggestion, but what if you came up with a device that heats a piano wire to cut the wax to fit the boxes.

[@greencactusgaming2101]

nice candles hope they make it on time