Greetings,

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.  It contracts in the usual way upon cooling, but about 1/3 of
the beeswax remains stuck to the pan after removing most by jarring the pan
on the floor.  I have tried adding water to the pan before filling and I
have tried a silicon mold release.  Neither of these seem to help.  I would
appreciate any suggestions to solve this problem.  Thanks, Jim King