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michael palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:41:07 -0400
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LLOYDSPEAR wrote:

>   A
> variety of filtration devices can be used, including diatomaceous earth.
> Should you choose to go that far, you can produce 'white' beeswax (its
> natural color) as the diatomaceous earth will remove the grains of pollen
> that gives beeswax its 'normal' yellow color.

I separate and melt my cappings with an old Maxant (I believe out of
production) capping melter. It produces clean  beeswax. The resulting wax is
beautifully yellow and fragrant. Why would someone want to filter their wax
until is is a colorless white? Isn't the whole point of "pure beeswax candles"
to present a product which is bright yellow and fragrant?

                                                                    Mike

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