A pan with a nonstick surface works great without spraying. ---------- 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 > [log in to unmask]