I have been doing some experiments with pure beeswax cylinders
 
 The cylinders are approximately 2" in diameter and 2" inches high.
 
 I have a waxed cord going through the center.
 
 When I lite the waxed cord, the cord burns down to the intersection
 
 of wax and cord, puddles,  and then extinguishes.
 
 
 Why does the flame go out?
 
  Dave Verville