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QUESTION: I have a beautiful wax dragon that broke into various pieces. I have tried all the various bonding agents and tried melting the pieces to form a bond but all failed. Do you know of anything that could join the pieces together. I would really appreciate your help as it is a very valued work?
Many thanks,
Peter.
ANSWER: Dear Peter:
In order to be of assistance, I need to know what kind of wax it is made from. Certain "waxes" respond to different types of repair. Some do not respond to any, no matter what you try. So, let me know, & I will try to find a way to fix your candle.
Merry Christmas...Dodie
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QUESTION: Hi Dodie,
Thanks for your reply I really appreciated it. Unfortunately I donīt know what type of wax it is. The base is grey with a green patina finish. I donīt know if this helps but could you let me know the various types of gluing so I could try them all?
Again thanks and a Happy Christmas to you.
Peter.
Dear Peter:
There is a "candle mending tool" available at this website: addedtouch.com. I'm not sure what it is all about, but it's only $5.60 each right now, & only $7.00 regularly priced. You seem to really want to get this candle of yours mended, & this is something to try; and $7.00 is not a lot of money to put out for mending something that is special to you.
I hope this is helpful. Let me know what you decide to do & how it works out for you.
Take care & Good Luck...Dodie
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Dodie Casey
Expertise
I am able to answer questions regarding: ceramics, beeswax candles, cleaning things from other things, working with wood/pinecones/etc. in the making of centre pieces & wall hangings. I also have a Christmas Village that is approximately 60 square feet in area & takes, at this time, 3 days to assemble for the Christmas Season, but only one day to take down. I also am a great baker & cake/cookie/cupcake decorator (I made my own wedding cake, my sister's for her 25th wedding anniversary, & for two of my friends weddings) & chocolate user for fancy stuff. I have done some small quilting projects & am starting something known as a "Farm Quilt". It requires taking pictures of people, animals & farm buildings on the farm you are using for a model. These pics are then transfered onto the quilt & "quilted" into it. Great fun! Great Family Heirlooms! I know a little about bisque, but more about ceramics. I also do sewing pictures. No, I do not do needle point. The pics are drawn & then various stitches are used to create a three-dimentional appearance.
Experience
I have made many presents for others--Christmas, Birthdays, etc. Also, I sold crafts for several years. I have also worked with 4-h-ers for several years as a craft leader, goat leader, woodsman coach, & photography. Now, a friend & I have a business (more hers than mine:) making several varieties of pure beeswax candles. Not the cheepy ones you buy in the dollar store. We go through several hundred pounds of high-grade beeswax every year. It is more a natural, life-styles choice than just candles for burning. They are all natural in style although they take on various shapes as we learn more about versatility.
Organizations
I am still a 4-H leader in crafts & gardening. "The Garden Bee" is the name of my friend's company. You can view it at www.thegardenbee.com on her website, should you so desire. Also, I have recently retired after 16 years of directing our Church Choir.
Education/Credentials
I have a BSc in Psychology/Computer Sciences. As well, I have taken a couple of courses in ceramics & basic painting which have come in very handy over the years when doing various things with students & friends.
Awards and Honors
Absolutely none, unless you count the numberous children & adults who have shown their gratitude for the teaching/coaching/helping/providing that I have done over the years.
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