Gurtgurt

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I have a bunch of sugar leaves and am bored. I'm gonna pack them loosely into a log, cover with candle wax and place a wick.

Essential oils.

What do you think? Carcinogenic? Will it flame out? I'll let you know lol

 

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Why not slow boil the wax with the sugar leaves, strain it, then make the candle?

 

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Trip report: it sucks. Not a great idea, but an idea nonetheless.

 

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I’d keep the leaves packed tight and fully sealed in wax so they don’t smolder. If any plant matter burns, it can make harsh smoke, so I’d test it outside first.

 

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Rand0mgirl said:

I’d keep the leaves packed tight and fully sealed in wax so they don’t smolder. If any plant matter burns, it can make harsh smoke, so I’d test it outside first.

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I’d keep the wax as the only real fuel and treat the sugar leaves like decorative filler, since plant matter can burn unevenly and make the smoke a bit harsh. I tested scent add‑ins by burning https://nothingbutscents.com/products/apple-crisp-incense while I worked, just to see how strong aromatics behave near heat, and it helped me keep things mild so the candle didn’t get smoky.