The creation of machinable wax begins by melting a few pounds of paraffin wax in a home deep fryer. Machining pure paraffin would gum up the works of just about any machine, so [rawkstar] throws a ...

For coffee stains on carpet, blot the spill first to soak up as much liquid as possible. Apply a mixture of 2 Tbsp. hydrogen ...

I'll likely refrain from using tapered candles in my house in the future. But if I do risk it and forget to put a tray ...

It's recommended to burn a candle for three to four hours, Perlis says. The melted wax should touch the walls of the candle vessel. Unless you burn a candle for the recommended amount of time ...

Improperly lighting your candle can lead to an uneven burn and wasted wax. Here's how to ensure you get the most bang for ...

A wax effigy of President Abraham Lincoln has melted as temperatures soared over the weekend in the nation's capital. The head went first, then one of his legs dripped off its torso and a foot ...

It’s not all about removing material either- since wax is easy to melt, it’s common to fuse parts together to create a finished piece. A fully-built wax pattern tree, ready to be set in a mold ...

Light your candle and allow it to burn for a couple of hours until the top surface of wax has melted to an evened-out level. Of course, another way to avoid tunnelling is to let your candle burn ...