1. Beeswax
Original requirement and image: White beeswax, preferably clean pellets; the course also requires a workable, sticky/elastic blend. Reference examples show 500 g, 1 kg and 10 lb, so exact pack size is not a universal requirement.
Original note: “Its softness can be adjusted using an additive or olive wax to both softness and harshness.” Another example is described as “good sticky wax”.
2. Soft microcrystalline wax
New verified specification: FUNCANDLES Soft Micro Wax 200 g — US$19.95; soft, sticky candle additive for flower work. International shipping advertised; Australia checkout price and availability need confirmation.
Original requirement and image: Soft, flexible microcrystalline wax for adding 10–20% to beeswax; soft grade and candle use must be established.
Original note: “An additive for the softness and plasticity of the wax is microcrystalline wax Soft Wax (add 10 to 20% to the wax, depending on how plastic the beeswax is initially).”
3. Olive wax for stems
Original requirement and image: Olive wax to mix at 30% into beeswax for firmer stems; an olive-based blend is not automatically equivalent.
Original note: “I also recommend taking any olive wax to the beeswax to mix it for the stems at 30 percent, otherwise the stems may be a little soft on pure beeswax and not hold their shape.”
4. Cutters & veiners
Original requirement and image: Reference shows a five-piece metal peony cutter set and a two-piece silicone veiner. The note permits other flower shapes. A cutter alone does not satisfy the veiner requirement.
Original note: “Weiners (molds for veins) and cutters (cutters)” — “look for similar shapes, not necessarily the same as mine.” The note also asks whether the Amazon example can be 3D printed.
5. Candle dyes
Original requirement and image: Candle-compatible liquid or dry colour: yellow, olive and dark green, two pink shades, abundant white; blue optional. Reference shows dry dye flakes; do not confuse with surface paint.
Original note: “Liquid and dry dyes … as long as they are for candles.” Suggested colours: yellow; olive and dark green; two pinks; plenty of white; blue optional. “All dyes can be mixed with each other.”
6. Matte silicone mat
Original requirement and image: Matte, flexible silicone sheet suitable for feeding through the selected roller with wax. Thickness, width and roller compatibility must be confirmed.
Original note: “Matte silicone mat (required) for rolling out wax in the machine.”
7. Heat-resistant mat
Original requirement and image: Heat-resistant silicone mat to protect the work surface from wax spills.
Original note: “Heat-resistant silicone mat for wax spillage.”
8. Pasta machine
Original requirement and image: Manual crank machine with adjustable smooth sheet rollers and a table clamp as pictured; an alternative roller is allowed in the note.
Original note: “Pasta machine” — “you can have a simple analogue, like in my lessons.”
9. Ball modelling tools
Original requirement and image: Clay modelling tools, especially ball ends; may be supplied with the flower cutter set.
Original note: “Tools for working with clay (mostly you only need balls).” The course cutters may already include them.
10. Wicks for buds
Original requirement and image: Short cotton candle wicks about 9–10 cm; reference shows pre-waxed, metal-tabbed cotton wicks with 10/15/20 cm choices. Choose 10 cm and verify beeswax burn performance.
Original note: “For buds 9-10 cm.” The reference image shows short pre-tabbed wicks.
11. Wicks for stems
Original requirement and image: Braided cotton wick on a roll as pictured; suitable size for the beeswax stem and finished candle.
Original note: “For flowers on a stem.” The reference image shows a roll of cotton wick.
12. Shrink hair dryer
Original requirement and image: A hair dryer or heat tool for shrink/finishing work. Reference note does not specify an exact temperature or model.
Original note: “Shrink hair dryer.”
13. Large needle
Original requirement and image: A large needle for the candle work; confirm size and eye against the intended use.
Original note: “Large needle.”
14. Stationery knife
Original requirement and image: A stationery or craft knife for cutting.
Original note: “Stationery knife.”
15. Candle paints
Original requirement and image: Paint suitable for decorating candle surfaces. Reference shows small liquid pigment/dropper bottles and painted candles; its exact formulation and whether those bottles are surface paint or wax colour are not established.
Original note: “Paints for candles.”
16. Sharp scissors
Original requirement and image: Scissors with sharp edges.
Original note: “Scissors with sharp edges.”
17. Spoon
Original requirement and image: A spoon for the process; reserve it for wax.
Original note: “A spoon.”
18. Knife
Original requirement and image: A knife for the process; reserve it for wax.
Original note: “A knife.”
19. Non-stick Turk
Original requirement and image: A Turk or small pouring vessel with a non-stick coating. A non-stick spouted milk pan can substitute for the shape, but is not a traditional Turk.
Original note: “A Turk with a non-stick coating.”
20. Round former
Original requirement and image: A small maraca or other round former approximately 11 cm; the exact role and shape are not specified in the note.
Original note: “Small maracas or some kind of round shape (I have 11 cm).” The intended object and use are not fully clear.