Ancient Egyptians soaked reed cores in melted animal waxes; Ancient Romans began using rolled papyrus and melted beeswax or animal wax, known as ... and finished with a rice paper wick.

If you're using beeswax pellets, sprinkle on a thin layer. Cover the beeswax with another piece of baking paper. Use an iron on a low heat setting to gently melt and spread the wax across your cotton ...

In the 1500's, beeswax was introduced as an alternative to tallow ... which is made from coal and oil shales, and bayberry wax, which is a residue left from boiling huge quantities of bayberries.

4. Gently iron over the top sheet of baking paper to melt the beeswax into the cotton and use it to gently push the wax to the edges. If there are any gaps, sprinkle on a little more wax and melt with ...