A practical treatise on the manufacture of soap and candles .. (1888)
Brannt, William T. (William Theodore), b. 1844, Deite, C. (Carl), 1838-1921, Engelhardt, Alwin, Schaedler, Karl, 1843-1891 · Philadelphia, H. C. Baird & co.; [etc., etc.] · leaf 638
cordsfastened to the periphery to a hook which is secured to a ropepassing over a pulley in the ceiling, so that the hoop can be suffi-ciently raised to allow of the passage of the candles over themelting-kettle without touching it. The wax is melted at a moderate heat, fresh wax being gradu-ally… … Fig. 154. The operation of basting is executed as follows : The operator,standing by the melting kettle and having the hoop with thewicks in proper position, pours with the basting ladle first downone wick and then the next, and so on, turning the hoop at thesame time and also giving a twist to the…
Soap · Candles · Decorative arts
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