The process is the same now, I think
Information about making spiral candles can be obtained from the website called "CraftGossip" on the candlemaking page. Not only do they show you how spiral candles are made, they explain how they work.
Making candles is a very common practice. It is also safe in every way. Many elderly people will spend their time making candles.
Making wax candles
actually bee wax has a high medicinal quality and it is not used in making of candles
Candles burn fuel (wax) in the presence of air and form carbon dioxide and water
The duties of a chandler were making candles. They were peasants.. by yo yo $#@!
Aromatic oils are added to the raw ingredients that make up the candle during the manufacturing process - the burning wick evaporates the oils - making the candle smell nice !
She was making money by selling candles
tallow
It is not recommended to use crayons to make candles unless you are not going to burn them because crayons will clog the wick.
Candles that have just come out of the microwave will burn faster because the microwave has already burned it as it is, adding a flame will just continue the process. Whereas if it was room temperature you would have to start the whole process from the beginning.