On Tue, 14 Mar 2000, James C. King wrote:
> When I purify beeswax for candle making, I run hot wax after filtering into
> large (holds 25-30 lb), oval shaped, galvanized pans which I purchased long
> ago from either Dadant or Kelley.  The problem is that the beeswax sticks
> to the pan.

I have released wax from metal pans by floating the pan in a larger pan
of boiling water. The wax next to the pan melts and the lump of wax left
can be lifted out. This leaves a film of wax on the pan. You could also
heat the pan with a heat gun or hair dryer.

Best
regards,

Donald Aitken
Edmonton Alberta Canada