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   anime graf mays ?️? (graf@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 04-Jan-2024 19:47:42 JST anime graf mays ?️?
   til I can just toss a bunch of semi-melted candle wax in a cup with a couple matchsticks and it will burn the absolute fuck out of the container its in but also melt all of the extra wax and much hotter and faster and better than a wick. will do this again
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     istván (istvan@noagendasocial.com)'s status on Thursday, 04-Jan-2024 19:47:41 JST istván

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     @Type_Other @graf You can just tie a wick to wire, lay it across the mouth, fill with junk wax, and put the jar on your stove on lowest setting. Avoids burnt wax.

     Or if you are super impatient just build from bottom up by pointing a butane torch into the candle and melting down wax as you add it.

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     Blank (type_other@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 04-Jan-2024 19:47:42 JST Blank

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     @graf I've repurposed melted wax into my own DIY candles like that before. You don't even need a matchstick, as any little rolled-up paper towel piece can act as a wick.
     
     But yeah, you have to be careful on the shape and how close the flame gets. These glass jar lids turned upsidedown have worked best for me.
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     BowserNoodle ☦️ (bowsacnoodle@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 04-Jan-2024 19:50:34 JST BowserNoodle ☦️

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     @istvan @Type_Other @graf I've done this with jute and it makes a good wick. Normally I take old candles and pour them in a cardboard egg carton with sawdust and dryer lint. It makes really good fire starters for campfire.