5 - Wind lights

September 18, 2023

Supplies:

Paraffin
Stearin (if not using colored paraffin)
Food coloring (if not using colored paraffin)
Full mold
Melting kettle or bain-marie
Bag of fine sand = prevents the bottom of the lantern from melting

Lanterns have become somewhat forgotten. This is a shame, despite the function they can provide.
A lantern in the home and especially outside the home has a useful function, and why?

- A lantern is made of paraffin and serves as a candle protector.
A lantern is practical for outdoor use. The candle in a lantern will continue to burn both outdoors and indoors.
- A lantern is easy to make, including decorations on the walls of the lantern.
- A lantern can serve as a reflection of light through the candle and the lantern, as can be seen in the decorations used on the wall.

How to make a lantern:

1 If necessary, seal the mold at the bottom (wick opening).

Preheating the casting mold.
Two-part molds can be sealed with masking tape.

2 Heat the paraffin, colored paraffin or make your own mixture.
The ideal temperature for pouring the lantern is 65° - 70°C
3 Wear gloves when pouring the mold.
4. Empty the mold and let the paraffin harden in the mold. Between each refill, the candle must cool (to about 35°C).
Temperature test: Hold the candle against your cheek. If you don't feel any difference in temperature, you can refill and empty the mold.
5 Repeat the previous steps until you have formed an 8 to 10 mm thick wall with the paraffin.