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Bottle Sealing - Black - Wax Products |
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BOTTLE SEALING WAX- SUGGESTED TECHNIQUES
A high gloss flexible sealing wax suitable for sealing glass containers. The wax is chip resistant and can be applied at moderate room temperatures. The following is suggested as a guide.
PREPARATION ·
Please use a double boiler type saucepan, as this is the preferred method of melting wax. ·
Melt sealing wax over a low heat. Please note a 600g block should take approx. 1 hour to melt. Care should be taken not to burn the wax. ·
When melted and ready to dip, a temperature of 75 degrees Cel. - 82 degrees Cel. Should be maintained. A correctly graduated thermometer should be used. ·
Continuously stir the wax to maintain an even temperature throughout the molten wax. ·
A bucket of cold water is required to immerse the sealed container after dipping. Please note that regular changing of water is advised so that the water remains at the cold temperature. ·
When carrying out the above process it is recommended that the environment is not excessively hot. The use of a fan may be necessary. Any excessive heat in the area of work may effect the wax curing.
DIPPING PROCESS ·
Ensure that the product to be dipped is clean and free of contaminants especially around the area to be dipped ·
Lower the bottle vertically into the wax as far as necessary-remove immediately. Do not hold the bottle in the wax for too long as this will heat the glass and will affect the dipping quality. This may take some practice! ·
After removing from the wax hold the bottle over the container at a 45-60 degree angle. Whilst doing so, turn the bottle evenly to allow for excess wax to flow back into the container. This process maintains an even coating on the bottle. Keep turning until the wax stops flowing, this will take approx. 20 seconds. ·
Now dip straight into the cold water and move around in the water for approx. 25 seconds. ·
Set aside and continue dipping any further bottles ·
When cooling bottles do not set them too closely together and do not use a fan on for cooling. Rapid changes in temperature may cause the wax to crack.
CAUTION:
Always be careful when working with hot waxes. Extreme caution should always be exercised with the wax and associated equipment. |
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