A lot of people want to know how to make wax candle covers. They want to know how to make wax candle covers because they can give your lighting fixture the look of real wax. Knowing how to make wax candle covers can do the same thing for a sconce. If you want to know how to make wax candle covers then you are going to need a plastic sleeve. This sleeve is covered with beeswax and dripped from the top. Once you know how to make wax candle covers you will know why they are so popular with people.
4:12 am on November 8th, 2007
I have tried to make wax coated plastic sleeves for chandeliers and I cant get the wax to stick, it keeps chipping off, what am I doing wrong, please let me know!!!
5:46 am on March 3rd, 2008
Hello, the problem here is, you have to know which kind of tubes work best and what additives to add to your wax to make it stick properly and further deter melting once the finished tube is on the socket. The formula is more than simple wax. There are acids, hardeners and other additives that have specific duties. For a one time project the expense can be overwhelming and not worth it. Best would be to simply purchase beeswax candle covers from a company who manufactures these parts in volume. WTI Industries is such a company and can help you decide on proper size and color and can custom make a part that is perfect for your project.