A pan with a nonstick surface works great without spraying.
 
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From:   Calkins, Rob[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Friday, July 25, 1997 12:59 PM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Re: State Fair Beeswax Display
 
try using bread or candy molds.  I have seen them in many different
sizes and styles.  I would spray the mold with
silicone spray first to help release the wax when cool.
 
Rob
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fredrick, Heidi [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 1997 1:49 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      State Fair Beeswax Display
>
> Greetings everyone.
>
> Has anyone out there ever displayed beeswax in a competition?
> I decided to enter some of mine in the Michigan State Fair this year
> (just for fun) and need to come up with some
> ideas for a smart display of 15# of wax for the judges.
>
> I have been told that someone previously made a really nice wax
> pineapple for display and impressed everyone.
> This is supposed to be a quality competition and I just thought I'd
> mold some in bread pans.
> This might be OK but definitely lacks pizzaz.
> I certainly don't have a giant pineapple mold but want to be a little
> bit original.
>
> I don't have any molds except some candle molds and will have to
> make/buy($$)/scrounge for something more suitable.
> I've opened my big mouth and committed myself and now I'd just like to
> come up with a "good effort" display.
>
> Other than cleanliness and color, I'm also not too sure what they're
> looking for.
>
> Any suggestions from experience will be appreciated!
>
> Heidi Fredrick
> Cattail Park Farm
> Ypsilanti, Michigan
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