This weekend I put a couple of candle molds on order and 25 pounds of beeswax. I have been turning some candle holders on the lathe and have really liked the outcome. More importantly, Missus has liked them, and wants to see me sell them on Etsy. So, what the heck! I’ll give it a try. I may only sell one or two in the end, but the point is to sell them, and see how it works to sell on Etsy.
The molds are replicas of 18th century candle molds from Townsends, a company in Indiana that deals in replications from the period, and has supplied to individuals in the hobby, as well as the film industry. The top is a conical shape rather than an ogee. I suppose I will sell them as two or three candles and a base.
The molds I ordered are two sets of 6-inch candles, making six at a time, and I already have one 9-inch candle mold, making six from it. I may add a second 9-inch if the demand requires it. I am not yet sure. Maybe just in case of it becoming damaged.
I have bene perfecting the technique in making the candle holders on my lathe. It is fun, and a nice challenge to get me working and trying new shapes. Missus really liked that I have been making each one different.
I got the wax off eBay. It is not cheap! But it is the real thing. I bought 25 pounds to start me off with. If the supplier is good, I will likely look at his 50-pound option. Oh, and if I sell. That is also a good reason to look at the 50-pound option. To be honest, I want to do this so I have an excuse to have a pile of extra candles around for me to use!