Making Candles in the 1800s |1829 Real Method| Beeswax Candles
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Winter is an excellent time of the year to prepare & sell candles. Due to the cold they harden quickly and transport well. Let's see how beeswax candles were made 200 years ago. There were 2 primary methods for making candles in this time. These methods stayed relatively the same for 100s of years. One could have used a mold or they could have dipped the candles out. Molded candles are perfectly straight while hand dipped candles have character. While dipping and using a mold were both commercially used methods, dipping was more common for those who prepared their candles at home, especially among the lower and middling classes.
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I've been a busy bee making these hand dipped candles to sell at the upcoming Fort de Chartres Christmas Market. I've never sold my candles publicly before so I'm a bit nervous🙂. There is always that feeling of self doubt. But if they don't sell that's ok because we always have a constant use for candles here at the cabin. I'll sell them for $5 a pair (they are sold as a set of two). Fort de Chartres is a French fort originally built in 1720. It is right across the Mississippi River from us in Illinois. The Christmas market is a small affair but it's always such a good time. It's on December 9th and is from 10 AM - 3 PM. Here is the Facebook page for the Fort. Thank you for watching ❤facebook.com/LesAmisduFortdeChartres
Do you plan to sell them online as well at a later date?
Oh wow, $5 a pair for hand-dipped candles? If they sell well, definitely mark the price higher in the future, and maybe figure out a way to get a personalized print on them. Everyone knows beeswax is expensive and since you rendered it down yourself as well as made them by hand via dipping method, that's a lot of time and energy you put into it. Get your money!
Will you SHIP if we order???? How can we order!!!!!???? This is why we need for teh 3 days of darkness….. I’m Catholic ❤
I would absolutely buy them ! I think they're prettier than store bought, I like the aesthetic better ❤
@@mistyviolet3825 I feel bad about the shipping charge which will no doubt be higher than the candles themselves. It feels icky to charge people that sort of price. At this time I won't be selling them online but if anyone can make it down to the Christmas market they will be $5 a pair there. I'm sorry 😔. I'll also ask permission to sell them at Pioneer Days this year. Hopefully I can.
Fail-proof candlemaking! It works just as well today as it did 300 years ago! Thank you for the wax-cleaning tutorial! Brilliant method!!!
I really loved this video. It's not only interesting but also very soothing to watch. $5 the pair is very cheap. Here in France you pay that for just one not including the shipping costs ! Hope you manage to sell them all at the fair ma belle. Kind wishes from the French Pyrenees.
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We did this in fifth grade. The teacher had us walk around, dip and keep walking.
Justine you did a great job!!!! I'm impressed.
Well done! That was neat. Very clever way to remove the impurities.
What a trip, very cool.
Excellent!
Upton Michigan the upper peninsula there is a fort called the my microphone on my flip phone can't pronounce the fourth name but it's in Mackinaw City and there's one on the island which is the original fort every so often they will show the life living at the f o r t the native American Indians cooking some of the inhabitants that lived during that time were making candles it was very interesting to watch I don't know if you've ever been up there but you may want to take a vacation trip I don't know where you do your videos at but it's almost similar
Could tie knuckle bones from bear or pig to the ends of the wicks so the candles form more straight. Boil off the excess from the wick stubs.
Very nice candles
I would absolutely love to see you make homemade cottage cheese
Would they save their linen sack for making more candles later?
I would think they used their older sacks that were no longer used for food prep.
Please make some tallow candles
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How long will it spend time to complete one candle?
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How do you know how much wax to melt. How much per candle?
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How do you make wicks?
There was no TV and phone
What are the wicks made of?
They are 100% cotton
My question is, where did you get the wax? Do you have hives somewhere, or does your husband have to scrounge around the forest like a bear...looking for the 'bare necessities,' of course. 😅
Seriously though...I don't like the idea of not going in without a smoker pot or beekeeping PPE. 😅
Here's a trick to making dipping candles go SO much faster...after you dip the wick in the beeswax (and straighten it, as shown in the video), dip in a pot of cold water---that's it!! Then continue dipping the wick in beeswax, straighten, dip in the cold water, etc You'll be amazed at how much faster this 'chore' goes!! The cabin probably smelled AMAZING while you were making the candles. Have fun at your Christmas Market!
I made candles like these in 5th grade (a million years ago in the 90s 😂) at my school for Pioneer Day. The girls dressed up in long dresses and I can't remember what the boys wore. 😅 we did this method of dipping... dip, get in line, wait for everyone to dip, then dip again. 🤣 it was one of the best days I ever had! I can still smell the beeswax melting. :)
I did too! Wish schools still did Pioneer Day it was my favorite.. I grew up in Ohio. Great memories
So did we, but I thinkit was in art class and we just used parafin. Mine was super thick at the bottom, that’s all I can remember. Lol
Yup I remember that. We also made butter with an old fashion churn. That was rough but fun
Grew up in Utah, New Mexico & Arizona and I. Utah we still have a federal holiday of Pioneer Day. Aug 24th every year every Utah city puts on little fairs or shops & have parades and booths on this weekend usually. It's still like this here once a year. Love it & all your shares 🥰
We went ona. feild trip to a pioneer reenacting cabin and did this. Along with making a spinner toy. It was a lot of fun!
These people are the ultimate preppers.
❤ great job Justine
That's a compliment 😉
That's the first time I've ever seen anyone make candles with out molds. They turned out good!
And now we definitely understand why the pioneer woman had a full week of chores: Wash on Monday, iron on Tuesday, mend on Wednesday, churn on Thursday, clean on Friday, bake on Saturday, rest on Sunday and make candles when you find the time!!
And children in between.
@@janetnewsome6891or rather all through! “Git! Go outside and hunt for eggs!”
and constant cooking cause no refrigerator
Thank you, Justine, for another informative video. I love your cooking episodes. But it's nice every once in a while, when you put up these other videos of everyday "Work" or "chores" of the 1820's. We tend to forget how many things had to be made at home back then.
I like to think they actually live in a modern home with Alexa and drive electric cars 😂 That would be funny
This was fantastic. You deserve all the success in the world. You seem like really nice folks, and its a joy to watch your videos, way to go thanks!
It was cool to learn how to make candles! Thank you for a neat history lesson.
Nice job, Justine! They look great!! I love how you continue to teach us about the past in the most delightful way!
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Happy Holidays to you and any comments readers (and since y'all are Christian, Merry Christmas). Take care, everyone!
Very cool. 5.00 sounds a little low for all that work. ❤
Thank you! It is a lot of work but I know that the economy is bad right now and a lot of people are struggling
You two are the bomb. That's really inexpensive for 2 bee's wax candles.
Wow, time consuming, but very cool.👍
Ive been looking forward to another video like this since the first candle making video 😊
Wow the earliest I've ever caught one of your videos! Can't wait to watch you make these candles!
Hello! Great video on candle making, I enjoyed it. Also made me curious about how your new tin mold style candle maker is working out?
I too was hoping to see it in this video!
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This is fascinating 💖💖💖
You did a great job making those it is tedious but worth it knowing you made it.
What a lovely video it makes me want to make some beeswax candles of my own but it is 11.13pm in South Yorkshire in the UK 😊
Really cool. I hope you do one with the new metal candle maker.
Yes I will! I wanted to but it turns out that the wick that I have is too thick for it! I did make a video of myself using a candle mold 2 years ago though. You can see it here. Thank you. th-cam.com/video/vNeAXr0PisM/w-d-xo.html
Nicely done. We are making beeswax candles and Ross rounds from our hives to give this holiday season 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
What a treat!! This was a really nice change of pace to see something different! I can only imagine how long it took you to make all of those candles, and good luck at your sale! I think they are going to do very well, handmade, beeswax candles are really hard to come by😊 Have fun at the Fort! See you in the next video, and I will look forward to seeing a video of your trip there, that would be fun! God bless! 😊❤🇺🇸😊❤🇺🇸😊❤🎄
Look forward to your Christmas video!
Omg I remember the first time you did this. This is why I subscribed. ❤❤❤❤
How many dips did it take to achieve a candle that thick?
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Brings back so many memories of when my mom and I used to make candles. Thank You .
if I was not 2000 miles away, I'd buy some. awesome work
When I dip my candles I use a narrow, deep container for the wax. The results are more symmetrical, and I find I can roll the warm, soft candles on wax paper. Also I have the most success when the wax is just barely melted.
I like the looks of your candles. Thanks for showing how to clean the raw wax.
I love your skill and dedication to everything you do ! You do everything with such grace . The candles came out perfect
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I make Beeswax candles every year for Christmas gifts! I Love watching your beautiful and peaceful videos!❤️🎄
Is the beeswax needed to make these expensive ?
Hope you'll have fun in Fort de Chartres, and your candles will "sell like hotcakes"!
Maybe I am disclosing a top secret: before making candles, pet your cat😻
I think tying little weights, like stones, to the bottom of the candle sticks will produce much straighter candles… At least that is how I have seen German candle makers make theirs…
Did you buy your wicks from Amazon? 😂
So beautiful and so peaceful-I would it those candles in a heartbeat 💓
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Instant life hack from the 1800's! Thanks, Justine 😀☺️.
Very cool video, Justine! I hope you sell every last candle at the upcoming Christmas Market! Cheers!
Thank you Allen!
@@EarlyAmerican Of course! 😊
This was absolutely fascinating to watch. Thank you!
What do you use for the wicks? Is that spun cotton?
It is spun cotton. 100% cotton 😊. Thank you!
I can't help it, but all I could see was parsnips.
Hi 😊 how can I buy some candles from you and how am I able to pay
How many dips to get the right thickness?
Wow, I’ve never seen this method before. I’d love to know how long it took. It seemed very time consuming. I wish I had a kitchen setup that would allow me to prepare the wax like this. The impurities were nasty looking. How were different colors brought about…berries? I adore all of y’all’s videos. And I love how you love on your precious black kitty. I have 2 black ones and an old, beloved orange one.
I remember when Justine had to make candles to sell to be able to buy milk!
Good Video, Keep up the good work!
We have a place, in Columbia State Historic Park that allows tourists to dip their own candles. I can't imagine that it changed much from your era of choice to our California Gold Rush times. Such fun.
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Thank you for showing me how to make my beeswax purer for candle making. Love your videos. 🥰
I'll bet back in 1820 there was nothing made in China.
China was made in China.😂
So that's why you've been requesting bee's wax. I hope you get a lot of interest when you take them to the fort. Nice to see your "supervisor" keeping you in line. : )
omg, love that book!! lol. one of my favorites. love your content justine, inspiring as always. would love to see you make soap!
I can tell! It's your username which is seriously awesome. Yes someday I will undertake soap!
Your videos are so healing and good for the soul. 🙏💖
For 1822 demonstrations, we made our candles both in molds or by dipping. My friend and I once rendered tallow and made tallow ones. It’s still a popular craft today.
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I've made beeswax candles this way. They looked just like her's and worked quite well.
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If you couldn't afford wax, you could use tallow instead. Though, tallow candles don't burn as brightly or as long, and they have a slightly unpleasant smell.
Wow, that was fascinating! Thanks for sharing!
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I remember reading about this method of candle making in the book The Witch of Blackbird Pond when I was a girl, and it's so cool to see it brought to life. Thanks for the interesting video Justine!
Wow!!!! So interesting!!! 🤩✨ As always... THANKS!
This was such a good one! ❤❤
I assume we'll get to see Ron eat some of these?
Maybe if they were chocolate flavored wax, like a Hershey bar!
Must be a lengthy processs to make these drying between layers
Cotton String? At the Erie County Fair (just outside Buffalo NY) there is a lady dressed as you are (circa early 1800's) who makes beeswax candles on her spot every day the Fair operates and can't keep candles in stock. Sold out every day..... She makes soap too. People are mesmerized watching her...
Y’all should be getting your Christmas card I sent very soon!
Can you help me find beeswax? I'm in So Cal, I'm coming up short😶🌫️
wow that looks amazing...I love Beeswax candles..
Very cool. Thanks for sharing! 2 questions...
1. How long did it actually take to dip & make all the candles?
2. Would the beeswax come from real hives people kept? Or would it purchased?
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VERY INTERESTING TO SEE HOW TO PURIFY THE BEES WAX & THE CANDLE MAKING W/OUT A MOLD. LET US KNOW HOW THE CANDLES SELL @ THE MARKET?? Do take care. Fl.
Well how long did it take to get that width and how many dips??? Metal molds would have been faster😬good job 👍
My mold has 6 holes in it and it takes an hour for the wax to fully settle before you can pull out the candles. In that time I can make around 30 candles so this method is faster however it is harder.
@@EarlyAmerican thank you!
I think the wax purification method is essentially a form of chromatography, which was formally devised in the early 1900s.