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Bottle Sealing Techniques | |||
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For best results read instructions carefully before starting. Melted wax can cause burns. Wax is flammable (flash point is about 108°C). Adult supervision recommended. Bottle Sealing Wax is suitable for glass containers. The wax is high gloss, chip resistant and can be applied at moderate temperatures. Note: any excessive heat in your work area may affect wax curing. What You Need |
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| Ingredients: | Sealing Wax, Cold Water | |||
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| Tools: | Double-boiler Saucepan (preferred), Bucket (for cold water), Thermometer | |||
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| Melt Wax | ||||
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| 1. | HEAT wax over a slow heat in a double boiler or saucepan until it melts. (Do not over heat: wax will ignite at 108°C). A 600g block will take about 1 hour to melt. Continuously STIR to maintain an even temperature of 75 - 82°C. | |||
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| Dipping | ||||
| 1. | LOWER bottle vertically into the wax as far as needed. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. (Do not hold the bottle in the wax for too long, this heats up the glass and will affect dipping quality.) This will take some practice. | |||
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| 2. | HOLD bottle over wax at a 45 - 60° angle, and TURN the bottle evenly to allow excess wax to flow back into the saucepan. Keep turning. This will take about 20 seconds. | |||
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| 3. | DIP bottle straight into the bucket of cold water and move it around for about 25 seconds. REMOVE from water and set aside. (Do not set bottles too close together, and do not use a fan to speed cooling, the wax may crack. CHANGE water often to keep cool.) | |||
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