John,
I did that in the '70's. Now, its too many xylene fumes later. Can
remember.
Mequita Praaet

J. A. Kiernan wrote:

> On Thu, 2 Sep 1999 Edna_J_Gonzalez/Powderject@powderject.com wrote:
>
> > ... what are type of container are you using to dispose used paraffin
> > wax?
>
>   I collect it in cardboard boxes. (You need to make sure any cracks
>   in the bottom are securely taped up before pouring in the wax.)
>   When a box is full it makes a rather satisfyingly solid cube, which
>   goes out with the general garbage. With smaller boxes and a centrally
>   dangled string you can make candles, but they don't work very well.
>
>   Does anyone know how to make good candles from thrown out wax
>   without too much time and effort?
>
>  John A. Kiernan,
>  Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology,
>  The University of Western Ontario,
>  LONDON,  Canada  N6A 5C1