CANDLE DIPPING like it's 1799 🕯️

Step back in time with Joe Obidzinski, WVU Jackson's Mill history and heritage program coordinator, as he guides us through the traditional art of candle dipping. We'll learn how our ancestors made their own candles from materials like tallow and beeswax before the advent of modern electricity.
Joe explains the process of making tallow candles, the history behind them and how this essential craft has evolved over time. Watch as he demonstrates the step-by-step technique of dipping wicks into melted wax, including tips on how to create your own hand-dipped candles at home using safe and simple methods.
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