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Wicks and Wax Secrets of Antiquity
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Across
  • 1. Natural wax produced by honeybees, prized for clean burning
  • 2. Process of repeatedly submerging a wick into melted wax
  • 5. Animal fat used as a primary material for early candles
  • 7. Byproduct smoke and odor from burning low-quality candles
  • 9. Molten wax that falls during candle burning
Down
  • 3. Cord that draws fuel to sustain the candle flame
  • 4. Term for the amount of wax loaded into a candle mold
  • 6. Refined wax derived from petroleum, replacing earlier materials
  • 8. Container shaping wax into consistent candle forms
  • 10. Coating applied to candle to regulate burn rate and drip

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