Do you have to use lemon juice to make wax?

Answer by  debmalewski (1085)

No, lemon juice is NOT used in the process of making wax. Wax can be made by boiling beef fat, water and a bit of salt.

Answer by  Mollichella (445)

Instead of using lemon juice you can mix together honey and lemon and heat them as a substitute for making wax.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

Yes, every home recipe I have seen utilizes lemon juice. It is crucial to the process so it is advisable to use it.

Answer by  silvina (7)

Many people use lemon but it is not stricly necessary. You can just skip the addition of this acid; just make sure all your work elements are clean and keep your wax fridged!

Answer by  catysuzgirl2000 (578)

Wax is beeswax, naturally occuring from the honeycomb or paraffin wax , a petroleum chemical by-product. When making wax, stearin is added to make the candle come out of its mould easily. Stearin is tallow or animal fat. Thus, lemon juice is not necessary unless added as a fragrance.

Answer by  eric2009 (21)

Of course not. Lemon juice has nothing to do with making wax. Wax is a simple thing to make, but time consuming, but I assure you there is no need for any lemon juice.

Answer by  Jerry49 (10)

Lemon contains citric acid and its a digestive agent which acts acts a cleanser for skin and hairs well as removes dead skin.

Answer by  Anonymous

nope, don't need to. and it just cleanese, you could replace it with orange or some other citris. but, really it's not neccessary

Answer by  trdimc2009yahoocom (171)

No you do not need to use lemon juice to make wax. You can sugar and honey. Stir it untill it becomes sticky and easily drips. That should work for you.

Answer by  Anonymous

Wax is beeswax, naturally occuring from the honeycomb or paraffin wax , a petroleum chemical by-product. When making wax, stearin is added to make the candle come out of its mould easily. Stearin is tallow or animal fat. Thus, lemon juice isn't necessary unless added as fragrance. tehe

Answer by  Anonymous

nope