Renewable candle

[Rearfang]

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As candle melts new one is formed don't know where to get one be intreasted to know

[redskies]

I saw this on FB and did a bit of poking about. They're not available as yet, but I'm hoping they will be in the future, cos it's a brilliant idea.

You'll have to add wax eventually, because each time it 'regenerates' it loses a little.

[ForgeCorvus]

I don't understand how it works
If you've got the right sized wick and the candle isn't in a draft then theres no dribble or spillage.

If you haven't then you sort the problem not come up with a solution that isn't needed

[cpslashm]

Um...

Tea light.

Cheap.

Refillable.

(Wax from around cheeses may be a bit smokey.)

[grenfell]

Maybe I'm looking at it wrong but to me it looks as if the "regenerated" candle is the same or almost the same volume as the original candle If that's so then I want one of these perpetual candles As Forge says if the candle is made and used correctly then there should be very little left after burning.

[piglet]

I don't understand how it works
If you've got the right sized wick and the candle isn't in a draft then theres no dribble or spillage.

If you haven't then you sort the problem not come up with a solution that isn't needed

I have heard this also....if the correct grade of wick is used for the candle diameter size, spillage should be almost nil. But saying that I have bought candles in the past that spilt far more wax than they consumed. Usually slim table candles


I made my first candle yesterday (Paraffin wax - Approx 6" tall by 2" diameter)

So far, it has been burning continuously (to test) for 6.5 hours and has reduced by a little under 25%.
The flame is strong and bright and all the wax appears to be being consumed. Yes, I did get a little spillage, but adjusted the level and that stopped.

But I have noticed that the wick is not completely burning away and I have a couple of times trimmed the top during the burn.
I used a good quality cotton parcel string, bought in a DIY store, which was soaked overnight in a mixture of Borax and Salt. Then hung to dry and finally dipped once in wax.
Does it need dipping in wax? I did that because I read somewhere that you should?
The wick does smoke just a little.

I know its not a big deal, but I would prefer if all the wick was consumed, so wondered I anyone had any suggestions for a cheap and easily obtained wick material that may be more appropriate?

[lonewolf]

depends on the cost I suppose, I bought a candle the other day lasts for 90 hours and cost me 75P !!