Oh man. It is amazing to search for a topic, click on a video, and then I hear “Hi guys, my name’s Lilly!” You are so cool. I would love to spend two weeks in the bush with you. I realized in my last survival gig I had become lazy with my tactics. I was teaching primitive survival so the basics were our main focus. After a few stays I realized I wasn’t building to my primitive pack. I had plans at the beginning to make some rabbit down socks and turn them into camp slippers as I had time to collect and tan some thicker hide. I never even attempted them. I would hike, teach, and rest. My gear stayed at about two weeks of work, which was partially on purpose because students often didn’t like when the teachers gear was better. Anywho. I’m trying to say I love your continues quest in the field. And I really enjoy learning from others with different experiences and knowledge. Thanks for the always great content Lilly.
I have been having a go at this too. I tried 32mm PVC waste pipe with beeswax, but it was impossible to remove the candles after drying. I tried freezing and reheating to get a quick change in expansion/contraction but this did not work. Nor did a mallet and a piece of 1 inch dowel. I had to saw them in half in the end. Some of the wax stuck to the inside of the pipe, so the candles came out somewhat broken. I am going to try metal tubes, and I found a great source for the pipes - a vaccuum cleaner extension tube. For a well known small brand, this is exactly the correct diameter - 32mm!!!! I will report back. I am also using 40mm push fit plugs which look like the ones Lily is using. They fit with a similar bit of taping.
I have been using these since the late 80s . They still look new and work great enough that I have never found something to replace it with . The white candle lasts around 10 hours . I usually buy the white candles. A lot of people complain that the candles make a mess in the lantern . They dont make a mess in lantern if you let wax cool before moving the lantern . I clean my lanterns about every 4 or 5 candles . So , that about a cleaning every 40-50 hours of use . I would not waste time making the candle , I would make oil lamps for them if I was going to make anything . Since uco white candles average cost is 12 cents a hour as of 2024 .
If you heat the exterior of the metal tube with a hair dryer after they are cool, then the new candle will slide out easier. Great idea! Thanks for the inspiration.
Add Stearin (Stearic Acid) to make candles burn longer with a steadier flame and and also makes them droplets. Also soaking your wick material (not waxed) in Boric Acid and salt solution and then drying to make a longer and better burning wick with less soot and ash. Also makes for a brighter burn too!!!
i found i little glass bottle with a metal lid who fits inside the candle tube. i managed to install a little metal tube in the bottle lid as a wick holder - now it is a dual use lamp works perfekt as oil lamp and also with candles. with lamp oil it burns much cheaper than with candles, even cheaper than with homemade candles. your candle project gives me an idea to make some candles for an other candle lantern who also needs special size candles - the swiss military folding lantern.
I want to get the UCO Candelier - the one with 3 candles in it. It's $40 US, and the natural beeswax candles are $64 US for 20. Very expensive. $30 US for 20 of the white candles. You did a fantastic job making new candles, Lilly! They are perfect!
I keep my UCO in my winter emergency survival car kit. They give off enough heat to eventually warm up the interior of a midsize car. UCO is expensive here in North America as well, but not as expensive as Europe. The prices have never gone down after all these years being on the market. You're a very good DIYer btw.
UCO Candle Lantern USA: amzn.to/3otdCJ5 Warning: My method of heating the wax works, but if the wax gets too hot, it can catch fire. For safety reasons it is better to use a waterbath for melting the wax! Also, the wick I used in the video is a bit too wide in diameter. Make sure you use a really thin wick otherwise the flame will get too big.
Great project! A couple of tips... when melting candle wax, always use a double boiler for safety. Wax can flash fire very easily. If you get some either some food grade silicone spray or high temp baking spray like Pam and grease your pipes with it before you pour, the candles will slide right out of the pipes easily. Also, you will LOVE their 3 candle candelier lantern. You can actually put a metal cup on top with a lid and boil water on it! Plus, 3 times the heat and light. I really recommend getting the neoprene cases for the uco lanterns to protect your investment from damage. Especially if you get the three candle candelier.
The residue is from when you did the second pour, that's the separation point between the two pours. Try doing the pour using a small metal funnel to make it easier getting the hot wax into the moulds. Good video. Try buying the beeswax in blocks instead of granules it works out cheaper. If you have the 3 candle UCO lantern you can use the three tubes as moulds and do a mass production using them and then revert them back to being used in the lantern until you need more candles.
When I went to buy one of these a couple years ago, I saw how expensive their proprietary candles were and went looking for a different lantern. I pretty immediately discovered that they make one that just uses tea candles, so I got one of those, and a 300 pack of 8 hour burn time tea candles for like $35. For anyone who doesn't want to pay for the expensive UCO candles, and doesn't want to make your own candles, it's a great option.
You are correct, but the tea light version can spill hot wax if it falls over, whereas the other one is less likely to do so. Bushlite use any ordinary household candles anyway.
Saving all of your used cooking oil is good too. Making oil lamps out of bacon grease and cooking oil after you filter it is VERY cost effective…. Just need jars and coffee filters.
they turned out beautiful!! when i do this i will probably add some citronella or peppermint oil to the wax to deter bugs!! thanks for doing this, i wasn't going to buy the uco lantern because of the price of the candles!!!
Well done! I've tried making my own and here is my big discovery: the candle doesn't need to be the exact same shape at the top, what is important is that it fills the diameter of the tube to prevent molten wax from flowing down or IT WILL go through the side opening and create a major fire hazard (at least a horrendous mess if you catch it on time like I did). Secondly, I learned that modern candle wicks are "self-trimming", meaning they will burn out past a certain length. If you use cotton twine, the wick may keep growing longer and require you to trim it by hand on a regular basis or it will create a lot of soot.
You can use modeling clay to cap off the pipes, much easier. Just make a clay patty (like a tiny hamburger) and poke your wick through the center. Lower your pipe onto the clay pad, with the wick through the center, and embed the pipe into the clay. Self standing, re-useable, and releases easily.
I tried this with PVC pipe a couple years ago, but the wax made it past the clay and just ended up as a puddle on the table. It didn't seal tight enough no matter what I did. Maybe it was the type of clay (it was modeling clay that got softer with heat) or maybe the liquid wax was too thin and got past the seal. Maybe a different kind of clay would work, but I just ended up using silicone to make a reusable mold.
@@BiffaloBuff893 know what? You’re right, I just remembered that it was ceramic clay that I used (I was a Potter at the time) and yes, now that I think about it, that heat would immediately begin to melt the modeling clay. Thanks for your response!
@@WD-41469 That would make sense-I was just using cheap dollar store clay, while you were using real stuff. I imagine ceramic clay would do a good job keeping the wax separate too since it's got water in it, right?
I use Blu-Tack to cover the tiny hole at the bottom of my large candle mold that the wick goes through and have never had a problem with the wax leaking out.
Fantastic video Lilly! I loved the breakdown of how to complete the project and the cost savings. It is crazy how much those candles would cost you to buy new in Europe. It was very wise to look at making them yourself.
Christmas 2021 I got my 4 grown kids and my grown grandkids the 3 candle UCOs with extra candles. Then I got myself 2 UCOs and 60 extra candles for myself and whoever needs them. I also got a wood burning stove fan to sit on the candleir to distribute the heat. Rudy on Alaska Prepper had a great video on the UCO. If need be, you can place a cup or small pot on top of the candleir to warm up water and food.
I use an old crockpot to melt wax. Put an old tin can in it with my wax, set it on high and wait. It doesn't take too long once it warms up. I use old toilet paper rolls for forms, or sometimes mini cups (Dixie cups) But believe we have the same wicks. Great idea on the clothes pins.
Just watched you on coming to America naked and afraid. And by far you two were my favorite of all time. You guys really had each other's back. I live in the states so you guys rocked!! 😊
Hey lilly,i own couple of these candle lanterns and can agree that the candles are expensive, citronella and bees wax especially,until this point it was just easier to purchase new 1s after your video it seems quite simple and cost effective to make your own so im going to give it a try and make my own 😁thanks for this awesome tutorial, your awesome!have a good day and god bless from 🇺🇲🇺🇲
Poke holes towards centre of wick while it’s still cooling so it helps prevent as much shrinkage and you can see where you need to fill and have no holes in the middle 💕🇨🇦
I use some Chapstick or FIXIN wax or even Antibiotic cream to lube the inside of the tube. I find it helps to let the candle slide a bit easier as it burns.
Been meaning to make molds for a while. Beeswax are great and don’t forget some insect repelling candles for outdoor emergencies/camping. Thank You for the video.
Amazing idea!!! It’s hard to get good quality one now they are cutting the wax with something other then paraffin now to make them cheaper but have jacked up the price. Totally love love love this tutorial and will be making my own now‼️ Thank you Lilly
G'Day Lilly that is a nifty Candle lamp and good on you for making your own candles I keep a small amount in one of my prep boxes of odds and ends lol. Stay safe mate and good to see you.
For this particular UCO lantern, there is also a "hack" using a small red bull can instead of the aluminum tube that normally holds their proprietary candle and then using a stack of tea light candles with a circle of cardboard under the burning one to keep the one under the burning one from melting.
I love making candles. I make my own soap as well. If you know anyone who keeps bees you can get wax from them. I get my wax from a friend of mine. Thank goodness. Great video as always Lilly😁
I am so impressed. I can't wait to try this. I bought wax years ago and probably have all the pipes here except the bottom. Loved this, thanks. You saved a ton of money..
Hi Lilly: I wish you had put this video up a few weeks ago. I just bought Three more of the UCO lanterns with three extra candles each. I bought my first one in 1984. Now I will use your trick to make my own candles.
I love these kinds of videos 😍. When I make my pillar candles I use the cardboard tube from paper towels and toilet paper. I oil them good inside. It works very well.
I always get the hole or shrinkage with beeswax. Mold release spray would make the candles come out easier. A heated knife makes trimming the top easier for the beeswax.
Hey Lilly, Great video. I think your getting the holes because the wax is cooling off too fast. This is a great way to save money on refills. Stay Safe
Lilly very good. I make my own candles out of old used wax. I use toilet roll centre and cotton string. The wax i heat in an old saucepan. Works pretty well.
I have several of these lanterns. 2 of them are solid brass. They do very well for camping and for emergencies. You did a fantastic job on this video. Thank you for sharing your discovery.
Great video. I like your DIY projects. The traditional way to make candles is to tie a small weight to the end of a wick (I use a small nut) and dip the wick over and over in the melted wax until it reaches the desired thickness. This sounds inefficient, but if you tie 20 wicks to a stick you can dip a wick, move to the next, and so forth. This requires no mold and it is how candles were mass produced in the 1600s in colonial America. Since you have bees' wax, you can make a diy wood finish by mixing it with olive oil. I use this to waterproof the handles of my custom landing net handles.
An alternative way of securing the wicks in place is to use strong magnets in the bottom of the mold. Buy some neodymium magnets and glue them in place at the middle on the opposite side of the mold. The wick should then self-align because the foot is made of iron! Great project Lilly! Keep going strong!
Hi Lily if you mix a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in with the candles you will have pleasant smell and also an insect repellent to some degree, I prefer this to citronella oil as I don't like that odour, also if you slightly lubricate the inside of your candle moulds with a little cooking oil the candles will be more easily removed, I love the whole concept of saving money, I wonder though if it may have been a little easier to shop for candles that would fit and just trim them too size ,of course that wouldn't be as much fun as making your own, anyway LOL from johnny down under,
i also use the UCO candle lantern that uses tea candles. tea candles are cheaper to buy. each tea candle burns for 3 hours. tea candles are smaller so its easier to pack too. i like the UCO tea candle lantern 😊
That is great. I personally still like the candle system I showed in this video better, cause the candle can burn through the night, so I dont have to get up every 2 hours to light a tea light 😅
I’ve been making my own candles for years but this is really cool that they r perfect size. I was a little concerned u would have a problem getting them out without using a mold release but it seems they worked perfectly! Good job and great video!
I’ve thought about buying one of these lanterns but have always been put off by the cost of the replacement candles. This video solves the problem. Thanks for the really helpful info. 👏👏
This is a good idea I bought molds at Michael's art's and crafts store I'll try it for my lantern. I bought the molds for making emergency candles but I never put two and two together.
I'm glad you did this video. I usually go to the dollar store (In the U.S.) and buy candles. They are over size and very soft wax, I shave the diameter down with a knife. It doesn't mater if it's perfectly round, when the candle melts it will fill in the imperfections.
I have one of these things, or a copy thereof. Got it years ago. Have used it a few times during power outages. Thought to make something vaguely like it using rechargeable batteries - no more burnt fingers…
I have a UCO lantern which I like very much. As you said the candles are a bit expensive here in the UK . I do find that if the candle burns completely I get wax residue messing up the holding tube etc.
Thank you so much Lilly! A couple of days ago I just ordered more UCO candles, which have gone up very much in price, and they were expensive to start with. Now I can make my own! I have a few UCO candle lanterns, and someone got me the candolier for Christmas. I had never got it for myself because it takes three candles. Now I love it, and I don’t have to worry about the candles.
What were the costs on the supplies you needed to make your molds and the items for the candles themselves, your melting stove and then how much time was involved? it seems quite costly unless you are using up candles at a high rate. Burn time is about 9 hours each. You don’t need to buy UCO replacement candles. You can also use the generic “ plumber’s candle” as they are the same size. But Amazon had a pack of 20 UCO candles listed for $27 US in June 2023. That’s only $1.35 US each.
Hi Lilly Love your videos, quite a few candles I bought at yard sale a while back. Will need to get pipe and wicks today. Its a rainy day..... a perfect day for making candles. Going to insulate the tubes(as was suggested by other folks} and see if it will help with the hole issue. Cant wait to get started.
Gratulation Lilly, 7 vs. wild ruft nach dir!! Freu mich schon dich in der wohl erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen internetshow zu sehen!! Lieben Gruß, Frischi
Just the tip to get that candle out easier when I was molding “rocket propelant sugar mix” in tubes I took a white paper(copy paper) and put some packing tape the wide 50 mm tape fore tapeing package it can be transparent or brown in color! Doesn’t matter which one you use! And put a layer off tape on the copi paper then I put the “tape paper” inside the tube and cut the paper so it do one turn with a little bit overlapping in the tube! Then you can press out the candle very easy when it’s solidify! And you can reuse At least 10 times!
Well done Lilly! I always admire a neat workshop with a wide assortment of tools. You can't beat making you own stuff. I keep my eye out on trash collection day for people throw out useable stuff, last week it was a vacuum cleaner that had a 20 foot three-wire cord I cut off and saved from the landfill. Thank you for the great tips!
If you could find a metal or glass tube that would fit properly inside, maybe Crisco instead of wax could be used to make the candles. They are known to burn a long time as well
Great video Lilly. I've held off on buying one of these little lanterns, Canadian prices are expensive also, I've thought about sourcing candles other than their brand or making my own if I buy it. Always enjoy your content, take care and stay safe
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Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! This is what Bushcraft is all about. So happy to see you doing this! Thanks for all U do! God Bless!
that's probably the best build I have ever seen you do.
Great job Lilly, I like the fact that you didn't go spend a bunch of money on molds but instead used what you had around you. Very ingenuitive!
Very what?
Oh man. It is amazing to search for a topic, click on a video, and then I hear “Hi guys, my name’s Lilly!”
You are so cool. I would love to spend two weeks in the bush with you.
I realized in my last survival gig I had become lazy with my tactics. I was teaching primitive survival so the basics were our main focus. After a few stays I realized I wasn’t building to my primitive pack. I had plans at the beginning to make some rabbit down socks and turn them into camp slippers as I had time to collect and tan some thicker hide. I never even attempted them. I would hike, teach, and rest. My gear stayed at about two weeks of work, which was partially on purpose because students often didn’t like when the teachers gear was better.
Anywho. I’m trying to say I love your continues quest in the field. And I really enjoy learning from others with different experiences and knowledge.
Thanks for the always great content Lilly.
I have been having a go at this too. I tried 32mm PVC waste pipe with beeswax, but it was impossible to remove the candles after drying. I tried freezing and reheating to get a quick change in expansion/contraction but this did not work. Nor did a mallet and a piece of 1 inch dowel. I had to saw them in half in the end. Some of the wax stuck to the inside of the pipe, so the candles came out somewhat broken.
I am going to try metal tubes, and I found a great source for the pipes - a vaccuum cleaner extension tube. For a well known small brand, this is exactly the correct diameter - 32mm!!!!
I will report back.
I am also using 40mm push fit plugs which look like the ones Lily is using. They fit with a similar bit of taping.
I have been using these since the late 80s . They still look new and work great enough that I have never found something to replace it with . The white candle lasts around 10 hours . I usually buy the white candles.
A lot of people complain that the candles make a mess in the lantern . They dont make a mess in lantern if you let wax cool before moving the lantern . I clean my lanterns about every 4 or 5 candles . So , that about a cleaning every 40-50 hours of use .
I would not waste time making the candle , I would make oil lamps for them if I was going to make anything .
Since uco white candles average cost is 12 cents a hour as of 2024 .
If you heat the exterior of the metal tube with a hair dryer after they are cool, then the new candle will slide out easier. Great idea! Thanks for the inspiration.
or dip in warm/hot water for an even heating
These are the kind of videos that made me watch Lilly in the first place. These and the survival shelter videos.
Add Stearin (Stearic Acid) to make candles burn longer with a steadier flame and and also makes them droplets. Also soaking your wick material (not waxed) in Boric Acid and salt solution and then drying to make a longer and better burning wick with less soot and ash. Also makes for a brighter burn too!!!
How much salt should be mixed with the boric acid? (For the wick)
@@KumaBones I'm not sure what the ratio is for your situation, but it's probably not much!!! Just Google it!!!
I was just about to make the Stearic acid remark, but thanks for the boric acid one
The cost of the candles is exactly why I haven't pulled the trigger on getting it. Great video Lily. Appreciate you doing this.
Nice video Lilly. Something to check into for wicks are 100% hemp wicks, they tend to burn slower than standard wicks also echo friendly. :)
i found i little glass bottle with a metal lid who fits inside the candle tube. i managed to install a little metal tube in the bottle lid as a wick holder - now it is a dual use lamp works perfekt as oil lamp and also with candles. with lamp oil it burns much cheaper than with candles, even cheaper than with homemade candles.
your candle project gives me an idea to make some candles for an other candle lantern who also needs special size candles - the swiss military folding lantern.
Wow Lilly! You are right , candles are expensive in Europe. You figured out a great fix.
Thank you, I seldom use my Uco because the candles are so expensive. Now I will make my own for much less and be able to use it more often!
I want to get the UCO Candelier - the one with 3 candles in it. It's $40 US, and the natural beeswax candles are $64 US for 20. Very expensive. $30 US for 20 of the white candles. You did a fantastic job making new candles, Lilly! They are perfect!
Necessity is the mother of Invention! Good job lily
I keep my UCO in my winter emergency survival car kit. They give off enough heat to eventually warm up the interior of a midsize car. UCO is expensive here in North America as well, but not as expensive as Europe. The prices have never gone down after all these years being on the market. You're a very good DIYer btw.
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Warning: My method of heating the wax works, but if the wax gets too hot, it can catch fire. For safety reasons it is better to use a waterbath for melting the wax! Also, the wick I used in the video is a bit too wide in diameter. Make sure you use a really thin wick otherwise the flame will get too big.
wow ty SL - I bought several triple UCO lanterns years ago - they have really risen in price.
hello and greetings from Poland, recently there was a broadcast of naked survival instinct on TV. Respect for you
these are like a dollar in the USA crazy
@@Dies1r4e you are blessed (for now...)
@@fullofhope2222 things are crazy, my food bills have nearly doubled and gas has literally tripled in the last two years.
Great project! A couple of tips... when melting candle wax, always use a double boiler for safety. Wax can flash fire very easily. If you get some either some food grade silicone spray or high temp baking spray like Pam and grease your pipes with it before you pour, the candles will slide right out of the pipes easily. Also, you will LOVE their 3 candle candelier lantern. You can actually put a metal cup on top with a lid and boil water on it! Plus, 3 times the heat and light. I really recommend getting the neoprene cases for the uco lanterns to protect your investment from damage. Especially if you get the three candle candelier.
The residue is from when you did the second pour, that's the separation point between the two pours. Try doing the pour using a small metal funnel to make it easier getting the hot wax into the moulds. Good video. Try buying the beeswax in blocks instead of granules it works out cheaper. If you have the 3 candle UCO lantern you can use the three tubes as moulds and do a mass production using them and then revert them back to being used in the lantern until you need more candles.
When I went to buy one of these a couple years ago, I saw how expensive their proprietary candles were and went looking for a different lantern. I pretty immediately discovered that they make one that just uses tea candles, so I got one of those, and a 300 pack of 8 hour burn time tea candles for like $35. For anyone who doesn't want to pay for the expensive UCO candles, and doesn't want to make your own candles, it's a great option.
You are correct, but the tea light version can spill hot wax if it falls over, whereas the other one is less likely to do so. Bushlite use any ordinary household candles anyway.
Saving all of your used cooking oil is good too.
Making oil lamps out of bacon grease and cooking oil after you filter it is VERY cost effective…. Just need jars and coffee filters.
they turned out beautiful!! when i do this i will probably add some citronella or peppermint oil to the wax to deter bugs!! thanks for doing this, i wasn't going to buy the uco lantern because of the price of the candles!!!
Thank you for saving us a bunch of money!! Well done! Keep the great videos coming!! 🎉
Thanks to you Lilly, I am no longer living under a rock!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Also you can buy candle molds to make these candles.
Well done!
I've tried making my own and here is my big discovery: the candle doesn't need to be the exact same shape at the top, what is important is that it fills the diameter of the tube to prevent molten wax from flowing down or IT WILL go through the side opening and create a major fire hazard (at least a horrendous mess if you catch it on time like I did).
Secondly, I learned that modern candle wicks are "self-trimming", meaning they will burn out past a certain length. If you use cotton twine, the wick may keep growing longer and require you to trim it by hand on a regular basis or it will create a lot of soot.
You can use modeling clay to cap off the pipes, much easier. Just make a clay patty (like a tiny hamburger) and poke your wick through the center. Lower your pipe onto the clay pad, with the wick through the center, and embed the pipe into the clay.
Self standing, re-useable, and releases easily.
I tried this with PVC pipe a couple years ago, but the wax made it past the clay and just ended up as a puddle on the table. It didn't seal tight enough no matter what I did. Maybe it was the type of clay (it was modeling clay that got softer with heat) or maybe the liquid wax was too thin and got past the seal. Maybe a different kind of clay would work, but I just ended up using silicone to make a reusable mold.
@@BiffaloBuff893 know what? You’re right, I just remembered that it was ceramic clay that I used (I was a Potter at the time) and yes, now that I think about it, that heat would immediately begin to melt the modeling clay.
Thanks for your response!
@@WD-41469 That would make sense-I was just using cheap dollar store clay, while you were using real stuff. I imagine ceramic clay would do a good job keeping the wax separate too since it's got water in it, right?
I use Blu-Tack to cover the tiny hole at the bottom of my large candle mold that the wick goes through and have never had a problem with the wax leaking out.
I like how creative and self sufficient you are. Thanks for this idea.
Nice little project Lilly. The holes are caused by air bubbles, you can try giving the moulds a shake around as you pour etc.
Fantastic video Lilly! I loved the breakdown of how to complete the project and the cost savings. It is crazy how much those candles would cost you to buy new in Europe. It was very wise to look at making them yourself.
Christmas 2021 I got my 4 grown kids and my grown grandkids the 3 candle UCOs with extra candles. Then I got myself 2 UCOs and 60 extra candles for myself and whoever needs them. I also got a wood burning stove fan to sit on the candleir to distribute the heat. Rudy on Alaska Prepper had a great video on the UCO.
If need be, you can place a cup or small pot on top of the candleir to warm up water and food.
What model stove fan did you buy?
Hi, I saw your reply, but I think it got deleted because you mentioned the A word maybe? Thank you anyway.
Me and my son watched this and are amazed at your ingenuity! Thank you for showing this! Great idea!
I use an old crockpot to melt wax. Put an old tin can in it with my wax, set it on high and wait. It doesn't take too long once it warms up. I use old toilet paper rolls for forms, or sometimes mini cups (Dixie cups) But believe we have the same wicks. Great idea on the clothes pins.
Just watched you on coming to America naked and afraid. And by far you two were my favorite of all time. You guys really had each other's back.
I live in the states so you guys rocked!! 😊
Hey lilly,i own couple of these candle lanterns and can agree that the candles are expensive, citronella and bees wax especially,until this point it was just easier to purchase new 1s after your video it seems quite simple and cost effective to make your own so im going to give it a try and make my own 😁thanks for this awesome tutorial, your awesome!have a good day and god bless from 🇺🇲🇺🇲
Thanks Barry
A friend makes her own ,she adds peppermint oil ,it helps repel mosquitoes. Excellent video as always Lilly!
Awesome tip, thank you!
This is by far the most unique prepper project I’ve ever seen! Thank you!! Amazingly useful! Various uses.
Poke holes towards centre of wick while it’s still cooling so it helps prevent as much shrinkage and you can see where you need to fill and have no holes in the middle 💕🇨🇦
Thank you for your efforts, I have been thinking what way to make these candles
I use some Chapstick or FIXIN wax or even Antibiotic cream to lube the inside of the tube. I find it helps to let the candle slide a bit easier as it burns.
Try crisco/ vegetable shortening. It doesn’t move from where you put it.
Brilliant idea & excellent execution!
Been meaning to make molds for a while. Beeswax are great and don’t forget some insect repelling candles for outdoor emergencies/camping. Thank You for the video.
Amazing idea!!! It’s hard to get good quality one now they are cutting the wax with something other then paraffin now to make them cheaper but have jacked up the price. Totally love love love this tutorial and will be making my own now‼️ Thank you Lilly
where will you source the 'pipe;?
G'Day Lilly that is a nifty Candle lamp and good on you for making your own candles I keep a small amount in one of my prep boxes of odds and ends lol. Stay safe mate and good to see you.
For this particular UCO lantern, there is also a "hack" using a small red bull can instead of the aluminum tube that normally holds their proprietary candle and then using a stack of tea light candles with a circle of cardboard under the burning one to keep the one under the burning one from melting.
Have done that and it works well.
Great video. Cooking spray works well as a release agent. Just spray the inside of the tubes and let it dry. The candles should slip out.
I love making candles. I make my own soap as well. If you know anyone who keeps bees you can get wax from them. I get my wax from a friend of mine. Thank goodness. Great video as always Lilly😁
Wholesome community u got here Lily. A lot of awesome tips in the comment.
I am so impressed. I can't wait to try this. I bought wax years ago and probably have all the pipes here except the bottom. Loved this, thanks. You saved a ton of money..
Hi Lilly: I wish you had put this video up a few weeks ago. I just bought Three more of the UCO lanterns with three extra candles each. I bought my first one in 1984. Now I will use your trick to make my own candles.
I love these kinds of videos 😍. When I make my pillar candles I use the cardboard tube from paper towels and toilet paper. I oil them good inside. It works very well.
I always get the hole or shrinkage with beeswax. Mold release spray would make the candles come out easier. A heated knife makes trimming the top easier for the beeswax.
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Hey Lilly, Great video. I think your getting the holes because the wax is cooling off too fast. This is a great way to save money on refills. Stay Safe
I love making things by myself even if are just common things you can buy. It's so satisfying
Lilly very good.
I make my own candles out of old used wax.
I use toilet roll centre and cotton string.
The wax i heat in an old saucepan.
Works pretty well.
I have several of these lanterns. 2 of them are solid brass. They do very well for camping and for emergencies. You did a fantastic job on this video. Thank you for sharing your discovery.
Great video. I like your DIY projects. The traditional way to make candles is to tie a small weight to the end of a wick (I use a small nut) and dip the wick over and over in the melted wax until it reaches the desired thickness. This sounds inefficient, but if you tie 20 wicks to a stick you can dip a wick, move to the next, and so forth. This requires no mold and it is how candles were mass produced in the 1600s in colonial America. Since you have bees' wax, you can make a diy wood finish by mixing it with olive oil. I use this to waterproof the handles of my custom landing net handles.
An alternative way of securing the wicks in place is to use strong magnets in the bottom of the mold. Buy some neodymium magnets and glue them in place at the middle on the opposite side of the mold. The wick should then self-align because the foot is made of iron!
Great project Lilly! Keep going strong!
Awesome idea. 👌
Hi Lily if you mix a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in with the candles you will have pleasant smell and also an insect repellent to some degree, I prefer this to citronella oil as I don't like that odour, also if you slightly lubricate the inside of your candle moulds with a little cooking oil the candles will be more easily removed, I love the whole concept of saving money, I wonder though if it may have been a little easier to shop for candles that would fit and just trim them too size ,of course that wouldn't be as much fun as making your own, anyway LOL from johnny down under,
Also burning the beeswax has been shown to provide other health benefits. Thank you for sharing.
i also use the UCO candle lantern that uses tea candles. tea candles are cheaper to buy. each tea candle burns for 3 hours. tea candles are smaller so its easier to pack too. i like the UCO tea candle lantern 😊
That is great. I personally still like the candle system I showed in this video better, cause the candle can burn through the night, so I dont have to get up every 2 hours to light a tea light 😅
You can increase the amount of light given of by building a framework that can hold a couple of mirrors to reflect the light of the single candle.
yes the bees wax will burn a really long time i made some tealights and they had about a 3 to 4 hour burn time just for a little tea light
Nice job on showing how too make the candles!!! Nicely done on video! Thanks for the idea. 🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍
I’ve been making my own candles for years but this is really cool that they r perfect size. I was a little concerned u would have a problem getting them out without using a mold release but it seems they worked perfectly! Good job and great video!
I’ve thought about buying one of these lanterns but have always been put off by the cost of the replacement candles. This video solves the problem. Thanks for the really helpful info. 👏👏
Silicone the pipe in and place it on good wax paper no need for the pipe end. Great idea. Love what you teach.
This is a good idea I bought molds at Michael's art's and crafts store I'll try it for my lantern. I bought the molds for making emergency candles but I never put two and two together.
Great job, Lilly! You are a woman of many talents. 🙂
Great job Lilly!👍👍👍👍👍
You can convert these to use oil fairly easily. You can search online for vids on how to do so. Makes these lanterns even more useful.
I'm glad you did this video. I usually go to the dollar store (In the U.S.) and buy candles. They are over size and very soft wax, I shave the diameter down with a knife. It doesn't mater if it's perfectly round, when the candle melts it will fill in the imperfections.
Good work! Excellent way to stay ready and also save money. Thank you for the video.
I just purchased the uco candle lantern. Thanks for sharing this great idea for making your own candles.
I have one of these things, or a copy thereof. Got it years ago. Have used it a few times during power outages.
Thought to make something vaguely like it using rechargeable batteries - no more burnt fingers…
I have a UCO lantern which I like very much. As you said the candles are a bit expensive here in the UK . I do find that if the candle burns completely I get wax residue messing up the holding tube etc.
Thank you so much Lilly! A couple of days ago I just ordered more UCO candles, which have gone up very much in price, and they were expensive to start with. Now I can make my own! I have a few UCO candle lanterns, and someone got me the candolier for Christmas. I had never got it for myself because it takes three candles. Now I love it, and I don’t have to worry about the candles.
Great video! If you really want to get the most out of it also buy an oil insert for it, I got one and it almost doubled the burn time, great video!
Great project Lily!! Awesome savings in the long run and so simple now that you’ve got it all set up.
What were the costs on the supplies you needed to make your molds and the items for the candles themselves, your melting stove and then how much time was involved? it seems quite costly unless you are using up candles at a high rate. Burn time is about 9 hours each. You don’t need to buy UCO replacement candles. You can also use the generic “ plumber’s candle” as they are the same size. But Amazon had a pack of 20 UCO candles listed for $27 US in June 2023. That’s only $1.35 US each.
Hi Lilly
Love your videos, quite a few candles I bought at yard sale a while back. Will need to get pipe and wicks today. Its a rainy day..... a perfect day for making candles. Going to insulate the tubes(as was suggested by other folks} and see if it will help with the hole issue. Cant wait to get started.
Excellent DIY project. Absolutely worth your time, especially when you add in the enjoyment factor. Thank you for posting
Ace video :) I used plastic piping but the metal pipes look so much nicer ❤️
Wie immer sehr schlau gelöst liebe Lilly! Danke fürs zeigen! Beste Grüße Sepp
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Buy the Bushlite brand lamp, exactly the same, but uses standard candles you can buy by the packet.
Thanks for showing us Lilly! 👍😁
Just the tip to get that candle out easier when I was molding “rocket propelant sugar mix” in tubes I took a white paper(copy paper) and put some packing tape the wide 50 mm tape fore tapeing package it can be transparent or brown in color! Doesn’t matter which one you use!
And put a layer off tape on the copi paper then I put the “tape paper” inside the tube and cut the paper so it do one turn with a little bit overlapping in the tube!
Then you can press out the candle very easy when it’s solidify! And you can reuse At least 10 times!
We’ll done Lilly, another useful video! I have the UCO lantern also and I am going to try making my own candle now
Great job Lilly with a great result.
Thanks for posting.
Well done Lilly! I always admire a neat workshop with a wide assortment of tools. You can't beat making you own stuff. I keep my eye out on trash collection day for people throw out useable stuff, last week it was a vacuum cleaner that had a 20 foot three-wire cord I cut off and saved from the landfill. Thank you for the great tips!
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You're the best Lilly! Thank you for this awesome video.
Great job on the candles. I have several UCO lanterns that I converted to burn oil.
Ok what kind of wick are you using?
I use a Zippo type wick. Simon,a bloke in the woods has a good video on his channel about converting UCOs to oil. It's the one I used.
If you could find a metal or glass tube that would fit properly inside, maybe Crisco instead of wax could be used to make the candles. They are known to burn a long time as well
Wow, I would have never thought of making them myself. You could add Citronella oil to your wax to help keep the mosquitoes away.
Great video Lilly. I've held off on buying one of these little lanterns, Canadian prices are expensive also, I've thought about sourcing candles other than their brand or making my own if I buy it. Always enjoy your content, take care and stay safe
You are very creative and handy in many ways. good for you!
Awesome project, great results.
Thank you for sharing.
I was just thinking of making some LARD CANDLES. I love this gadget