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WAX???
Q. what part of home-made wax hurts/burns? putting it on? or taking it off? btw, i was thinking of making a home-made wax for my upper lips.
Asked by Sarahhh - Sun Jan 11 04:37:25 2009 - Singles & Dating - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Hi well both and why would u even think of doing this home made stuff is beyond me coz if u get any burns etc it can fester or scar OK? My suggestion is go see how pro's do it by letting them do it on u then make ur decisions YES?
Answered by Candice - Sun Jan 11 06:04:02 2009
Q. what part of home-made wax hurts/burns? putting it on? or taking it off? btw, i was thinking of making a home-made wax for my upper lips.
Asked by Sarahhh - Sun Jan 11 04:37:25 2009 - Singles & Dating - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Hi well both and why would u even think of doing this home made stuff is beyond me coz if u get any burns etc it can fester or scar OK? My suggestion is go see how pro's do it by letting them do it on u then make ur decisions YES?
Answered by Candice - Sun Jan 11 06:04:02 2009
wax???
Q. at home wax kits do they work??? if so what brand
Asked by sparkle xo - Sat Dec 1 14:25:23 2007 - Hair - 3 Answers - Comments
A. There are three kinds of wax kits that I've come across. One requires the use of the microwave and if the wax is too hot it can burn the skin. The other wax kit consists of strips on some kind of backing that you place on your skin and the heat from your body and hands as you rub it in place makes the was pliable enough for you to remove the backing. The third is sugar wax and you need muslin or linen strips to remove the hair. I found the last method the messiest. They both adhere to the hairs on your body and once the wax has a chance to cool you are to hold an area on your skin down and rip/pull the wax in the opposite direction of hair growth pulling out the hair by the roots. Either way it can be painful the first few times and the… [cont.]
Answered by imsimplyirresistible666 - Sat Dec 1 14:42:21 2007
Q. at home wax kits do they work??? if so what brand
Asked by sparkle xo - Sat Dec 1 14:25:23 2007 - Hair - 3 Answers - Comments
A. There are three kinds of wax kits that I've come across. One requires the use of the microwave and if the wax is too hot it can burn the skin. The other wax kit consists of strips on some kind of backing that you place on your skin and the heat from your body and hands as you rub it in place makes the was pliable enough for you to remove the backing. The third is sugar wax and you need muslin or linen strips to remove the hair. I found the last method the messiest. They both adhere to the hairs on your body and once the wax has a chance to cool you are to hold an area on your skin down and rip/pull the wax in the opposite direction of hair growth pulling out the hair by the roots. Either way it can be painful the first few times and the… [cont.]
Answered by imsimplyirresistible666 - Sat Dec 1 14:42:21 2007
Where can I find soft paraffin wax?
Q. I'm newly in the fire-breathing business, and I've been using other incendiaries to breathe fire, but I've heard from several others in my business that soft paraffin wax (liquid) is generally the best to use. Does anyone know where to buy it? Can I get it at Wal Mart? And how much does it approximately cost?
Asked by SE - Mon Feb 15 01:08:07 2010 - Performing Arts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Yes, you can find it at Walmart. It's usually labeled "Lamp oil." Cost is a few bucks for a 32 ounce jar.
Answered by - Mon Feb 15 01:19:54 2010
Q. I'm newly in the fire-breathing business, and I've been using other incendiaries to breathe fire, but I've heard from several others in my business that soft paraffin wax (liquid) is generally the best to use. Does anyone know where to buy it? Can I get it at Wal Mart? And how much does it approximately cost?
Asked by SE - Mon Feb 15 01:08:07 2010 - Performing Arts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Yes, you can find it at Walmart. It's usually labeled "Lamp oil." Cost is a few bucks for a 32 ounce jar.
Answered by - Mon Feb 15 01:19:54 2010
how can i remove white candle wax from a black business pencil skirt?
Q. i specified the type of skirt so as to say that there are no ruffles, etc. which may hide this wax... i need to get out like every little bit, so hit me with your best suggestion! thanks =)
Asked by princess_kitty - Mon Jan 24 01:29:41 2011 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Freeze it then scrape off as much as possible. take the skirt put then stain over a bowel secure it with a rubber band then pour hot water over stain. The wax will melt through it. follow up by washing as usual.2. on small amount of hardened wax scrape off material See above. or apply generous amount of vegetable oil to harden wax after scraping. wipe off remove excess oil the wash as usual. 3). SCRAP as usual put stain between 2 paper towels. Using iron on low setting place on paper towel. Wax ill melt and be absorbed by towels. Repeat until all wax is gone. wash as usual. be careful not to over heat the material as it could damage it.
Answered by - Mon Jan 24 03:12:24 2011
Q. i specified the type of skirt so as to say that there are no ruffles, etc. which may hide this wax... i need to get out like every little bit, so hit me with your best suggestion! thanks =)
Asked by princess_kitty - Mon Jan 24 01:29:41 2011 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Freeze it then scrape off as much as possible. take the skirt put then stain over a bowel secure it with a rubber band then pour hot water over stain. The wax will melt through it. follow up by washing as usual.2. on small amount of hardened wax scrape off material See above. or apply generous amount of vegetable oil to harden wax after scraping. wipe off remove excess oil the wash as usual. 3). SCRAP as usual put stain between 2 paper towels. Using iron on low setting place on paper towel. Wax ill melt and be absorbed by towels. Repeat until all wax is gone. wash as usual. be careful not to over heat the material as it could damage it.
Answered by - Mon Jan 24 03:12:24 2011
What's name of that waxy paper, not wax paper, they use to pick up doughnuts at the deli?
Q. ...its white and its really waxy and it starts with del... i think.
Asked by Frank G - Fri Nov 7 15:58:55 2008 - Other - Food & Drink - 11 Answers - Comments
A. parchment paper?
Answered by Camry S - Fri Nov 7 16:03:04 2008
Q. ...its white and its really waxy and it starts with del... i think.
Asked by Frank G - Fri Nov 7 15:58:55 2008 - Other - Food & Drink - 11 Answers - Comments
A. parchment paper?
Answered by Camry S - Fri Nov 7 16:03:04 2008
Is this not a great business Idea? mobile bikini waxing? We come to your house and wax you in privacy?
Q. I think this could be the business idea of the decade. Does anyone want to invest som captial into making my dreams come true? Would you as a consumer, order this service if it was just as affordable as doing an in shop wax? Plus think of all the cooters I would get to wax.
Asked by Ellis D - Thu Sep 28 00:35:20 2006 - Other - Local Businesses - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. First of all darlin' you need to invest in yourself...and become licensed. So get your licensens in order and then we will tell you how to do this very cheaply. And yes, if there was a moblie waxer I might actually try it...way too chicken to have some little asian woman checking out my cooch...would much prefer a male!
Answered by WitchTwo - Thu Sep 28 02:46:46 2006
Q. I think this could be the business idea of the decade. Does anyone want to invest som captial into making my dreams come true? Would you as a consumer, order this service if it was just as affordable as doing an in shop wax? Plus think of all the cooters I would get to wax.
Asked by Ellis D - Thu Sep 28 00:35:20 2006 - Other - Local Businesses - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. First of all darlin' you need to invest in yourself...and become licensed. So get your licensens in order and then we will tell you how to do this very cheaply. And yes, if there was a moblie waxer I might actually try it...way too chicken to have some little asian woman checking out my cooch...would much prefer a male!
Answered by WitchTwo - Thu Sep 28 02:46:46 2006
What is a paraffin wax treatment and what is a french polish?
Q. I got a coupon today at the salon, and I get a free paraffin wax treatment or french polish when I pay for a manicure or pedicure. I want to go get a pedicure next month, so I'm gonna use this coupon, but I don't know what either of these are! Also it says "value to $10". How much do each of these services cost normally?
Asked by jamie68117 - Sun Jul 15 00:41:37 2007 - Other - Beauty & Style - 2 Answers - Comments
A. paraffin wax treatments Treatment using warm paraffin wax is long established. In fact, it has been around since the early 1960's. An efficient way of helping to reduce swelling in joints and connective tissue and soothe the pain from arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, sprains, joint stiffness and sports related injuries. The treatment also helps to improve circulation. As a beauty treatment, this is a luxurious way of intense mositurising of the hands and feet making them feel refreshed, especially if you have very dry skin - and looking great. This treatment may be usefully combined with an aromatherapy facial. The intensive hand and foot treatment may be especially useful before a big day, such as a wedding or gala evening. The procedure ( [cont.]
Answered by one4zizou - Sun Jul 15 00:59:36 2007
Q. I got a coupon today at the salon, and I get a free paraffin wax treatment or french polish when I pay for a manicure or pedicure. I want to go get a pedicure next month, so I'm gonna use this coupon, but I don't know what either of these are! Also it says "value to $10". How much do each of these services cost normally?
Asked by jamie68117 - Sun Jul 15 00:41:37 2007 - Other - Beauty & Style - 2 Answers - Comments
A. paraffin wax treatments Treatment using warm paraffin wax is long established. In fact, it has been around since the early 1960's. An efficient way of helping to reduce swelling in joints and connective tissue and soothe the pain from arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, sprains, joint stiffness and sports related injuries. The treatment also helps to improve circulation. As a beauty treatment, this is a luxurious way of intense mositurising of the hands and feet making them feel refreshed, especially if you have very dry skin - and looking great. This treatment may be usefully combined with an aromatherapy facial. The intensive hand and foot treatment may be especially useful before a big day, such as a wedding or gala evening. The procedure ( [cont.]
Answered by one4zizou - Sun Jul 15 00:59:36 2007
How do you remove solid paraffin wax from a paraffin holder that does not heat up?
Q. The paraffin machine is broken and will not heat up. It still has a good amount of praffin left in it. Can you possibly freeze it like candle wax so it just pops out?
Asked by wjw925 - Sun Dec 28 10:50:27 2008 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments
A. If the machine is broken, freezing isn't going to do any more damage. Put it in the freezer and pop it just like you do the candle wax. You may need a firm object to help get the break started - like a screw driver.
Answered by - Sun Dec 28 11:19:27 2008
Q. The paraffin machine is broken and will not heat up. It still has a good amount of praffin left in it. Can you possibly freeze it like candle wax so it just pops out?
Asked by wjw925 - Sun Dec 28 10:50:27 2008 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments
A. If the machine is broken, freezing isn't going to do any more damage. Put it in the freezer and pop it just like you do the candle wax. You may need a firm object to help get the break started - like a screw driver.
Answered by - Sun Dec 28 11:19:27 2008
How do you remove paraffin wax from a sink or drain pipe?
Q. I tried to move my paraffin wax tub, and it fell into the sink and the wax went down the drain before I could plug up this sink. I got the wax out of the sink, but not the drain. Please Help
Asked by nqueen8487 - Sun Apr 22 12:26:39 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 2 Answers - Comments
A. take the p-trap off the sink, the little "U" shaped pipe under the cabinet. Chances are any wax that did make it down the drain solidified when it hit the water in the trap.
Answered by Brian M - Sun Apr 22 18:50:53 2007
Q. I tried to move my paraffin wax tub, and it fell into the sink and the wax went down the drain before I could plug up this sink. I got the wax out of the sink, but not the drain. Please Help
Asked by nqueen8487 - Sun Apr 22 12:26:39 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 2 Answers - Comments
A. take the p-trap off the sink, the little "U" shaped pipe under the cabinet. Chances are any wax that did make it down the drain solidified when it hit the water in the trap.
Answered by Brian M - Sun Apr 22 18:50:53 2007
What additive(s) should I add to a mixture of paraffin and petroleum jelly in order to make the resulting wax?
Q. I am trying to find out which compound is needed to make a wax mixture more "sticky". I am currently working with paraffin and petroleum jelly. I mix these in a pan and heat them to melting point. Afterwards I let it cool down and there's my wax. The wax works for what I want, but it is a little too "oily". I would like to make it stickier. What can I add to the mixture when I'm cooking it to make the resulting wax "stickier"? Thanks.
Asked by - Fri Apr 15 19:45:16 2011 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - Comments
Q. I am trying to find out which compound is needed to make a wax mixture more "sticky". I am currently working with paraffin and petroleum jelly. I mix these in a pan and heat them to melting point. Afterwards I let it cool down and there's my wax. The wax works for what I want, but it is a little too "oily". I would like to make it stickier. What can I add to the mixture when I'm cooking it to make the resulting wax "stickier"? Thanks.
Asked by - Fri Apr 15 19:45:16 2011 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - Comments
How many times can you reuse paraffin wax?
Q. I want to buy a paraffin wax spa and what to know how many times you can reheat the wax that it comes with.
Asked by dweave - Wed Aug 20 13:16:05 2008 - Other - Beauty & Style - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You can reheat it as many times as you wish. When you dip your hand and let it cool... throw out the stuff that cools on your hand. If you put it back, your parafin will be full of nasty dead skin..So the parafin level will get lower and you just have to keep adding to it as it gets low. Hope that makes sense.
Answered by jacqui b - Fri Aug 22 00:49:14 2008
Q. I want to buy a paraffin wax spa and what to know how many times you can reheat the wax that it comes with.
Asked by dweave - Wed Aug 20 13:16:05 2008 - Other - Beauty & Style - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You can reheat it as many times as you wish. When you dip your hand and let it cool... throw out the stuff that cools on your hand. If you put it back, your parafin will be full of nasty dead skin..So the parafin level will get lower and you just have to keep adding to it as it gets low. Hope that makes sense.
Answered by jacqui b - Fri Aug 22 00:49:14 2008
Should I use paraffin wax to silence a squeaky wood slat bed?
Q. Has anyone used this method successfully? None of the slats are screwed in as per the instructions. Where would I even buy a block of paraffin wax other than online and is there any specific one I should get? Any ideas or tips would be very much appreciated. Sorry for the confusion. I mean the slats aren't screwed in because the instructions didn't say to screw them in. But I've read that other people have screwed them into the frame in an attempt to constrict movement.
Asked by - Thu Jan 12 14:08:35 2012 - Maintenance & Repairs - 2 Answers - Comments
A. you can just use a candle to treat the wood with all you do is rub over the end of the wood that makes contact with the frame .There is no need to buy any special type of wax to do this job with
Answered by Costalot - Thu Jan 12 14:12:09 2012
Q. Has anyone used this method successfully? None of the slats are screwed in as per the instructions. Where would I even buy a block of paraffin wax other than online and is there any specific one I should get? Any ideas or tips would be very much appreciated. Sorry for the confusion. I mean the slats aren't screwed in because the instructions didn't say to screw them in. But I've read that other people have screwed them into the frame in an attempt to constrict movement.
Asked by - Thu Jan 12 14:08:35 2012 - Maintenance & Repairs - 2 Answers - Comments
A. you can just use a candle to treat the wood with all you do is rub over the end of the wood that makes contact with the frame .There is no need to buy any special type of wax to do this job with
Answered by Costalot - Thu Jan 12 14:12:09 2012
what is the cost of paraffin wax or bees wax.i live in hyderabad.want 2 knw the locations of dealers 4 same?
Q. cost of the paraffin wax and bees wax. i need in small amounts say 5 kg. pls do help me locating the same in hyderabad who can give me in smal quantities.
Asked by kaivalya - Mon Oct 13 06:25:18 2008 - Hyderabad - 1 Answers - Comments
A. its very cheap not that expensive and u can get them from the local shops or mall
Answered by Now - Wed Oct 15 10:55:34 2008
Q. cost of the paraffin wax and bees wax. i need in small amounts say 5 kg. pls do help me locating the same in hyderabad who can give me in smal quantities.
Asked by kaivalya - Mon Oct 13 06:25:18 2008 - Hyderabad - 1 Answers - Comments
A. its very cheap not that expensive and u can get them from the local shops or mall
Answered by Now - Wed Oct 15 10:55:34 2008
Why is it important to know the melting and freezing point of paraffin wax?
Q. I am doing a lab report for science , and our lab was to figure out the melting and freezing point of paraffin wax. The question asks how it is important to know, and i don't know an answer to that. can someone help?
Asked by Punx Rox - Wed Apr 16 22:51:43 2008 - Other - Science - 2 Answers - Comments
A. i'm not sure but my educated guess would be if you were using it for something you would need the proper conditions so it dosnt melt or freeze
Answered by Dylanjd1 - Wed Apr 16 22:57:45 2008
Q. I am doing a lab report for science , and our lab was to figure out the melting and freezing point of paraffin wax. The question asks how it is important to know, and i don't know an answer to that. can someone help?
Asked by Punx Rox - Wed Apr 16 22:51:43 2008 - Other - Science - 2 Answers - Comments
A. i'm not sure but my educated guess would be if you were using it for something you would need the proper conditions so it dosnt melt or freeze
Answered by Dylanjd1 - Wed Apr 16 22:57:45 2008
What is the biggest ball of paraffin wax?
Q. My mom likes to do paraffin wax therapy and i do that sometimes with her and every time i do i make this ball out of the wax and today I suddenly wondered "what IS the biggest ball made out of paraffin wax?" So yeah... I tried google but that didn't help so anyone knows? I'm pretty interested in finding out.
Asked by koolio - Sun Sep 5 14:49:47 2010 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If the wax is commercially kept in large containers, I"d guess the largest container has the largest "ball". I don't know this info, but it should be available.
Answered by barrowboy - Wed Sep 8 16:32:56 2010
Q. My mom likes to do paraffin wax therapy and i do that sometimes with her and every time i do i make this ball out of the wax and today I suddenly wondered "what IS the biggest ball made out of paraffin wax?" So yeah... I tried google but that didn't help so anyone knows? I'm pretty interested in finding out.
Asked by koolio - Sun Sep 5 14:49:47 2010 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If the wax is commercially kept in large containers, I"d guess the largest container has the largest "ball". I don't know this info, but it should be available.
Answered by barrowboy - Wed Sep 8 16:32:56 2010
Can you melt paraffin wax in a chocolate melting pot?
Q. I've got a little chocolate melting pot, it's called the "chocolate time chocolatier". I was wondering do you think the pot would be suitable to melt paraffin wax in for beauty treatments?
Asked by Lynseyb88 - Sat May 28 05:23:11 2011 - Other - Skin & Body - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Yes :) I do this a lot and everything goes fine for me :)
Answered by - Sat May 28 18:09:46 2011
Q. I've got a little chocolate melting pot, it's called the "chocolate time chocolatier". I was wondering do you think the pot would be suitable to melt paraffin wax in for beauty treatments?
Asked by Lynseyb88 - Sat May 28 05:23:11 2011 - Other - Skin & Body - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Yes :) I do this a lot and everything goes fine for me :)
Answered by - Sat May 28 18:09:46 2011
Is there a substitute for Paraffin Wax in candy making?
Q. I am going to be making candy for the first time this year as christmas gifts and some of the recipes are calling for paraffin wax, if I can get by without using it I would like to. Any ideas?
Asked by Diana - Tue Nov 18 10:32:47 2008 - Cooking & Recipes - 2 Answers - Comments
A. you can buy candy melts with the wax already in it. Almond Bark brand melting chocolate and wilton's candy melts already have the right amount of wax in them to help them set up.
Answered by babyaust_bri - Tue Nov 18 10:42:30 2008
Q. I am going to be making candy for the first time this year as christmas gifts and some of the recipes are calling for paraffin wax, if I can get by without using it I would like to. Any ideas?
Asked by Diana - Tue Nov 18 10:32:47 2008 - Cooking & Recipes - 2 Answers - Comments
A. you can buy candy melts with the wax already in it. Almond Bark brand melting chocolate and wilton's candy melts already have the right amount of wax in them to help them set up.
Answered by babyaust_bri - Tue Nov 18 10:42:30 2008
Why is it important to learn about the melting and freezing point of paraffin wax?
Q. I am doing a lab report for science , and our lab was to figure out the melting and freezing point of paraffin wax. The question asks how it is important to know, and i don't know an answer to that. can someone help?
Asked by Punx Rox - Wed Apr 16 22:49:32 2008 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Hm. What if you were a candlemaker? Or maybe it's important to know so that you will get a good grade on your lab. Sorry about that last, I couldn't resist! Good luck.
Answered by - Thu Apr 17 15:22:52 2008
Q. I am doing a lab report for science , and our lab was to figure out the melting and freezing point of paraffin wax. The question asks how it is important to know, and i don't know an answer to that. can someone help?
Asked by Punx Rox - Wed Apr 16 22:49:32 2008 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Hm. What if you were a candlemaker? Or maybe it's important to know so that you will get a good grade on your lab. Sorry about that last, I couldn't resist! Good luck.
Answered by - Thu Apr 17 15:22:52 2008
Where to buy paraffin food wax?
Q. I need to buy paraffin food wax for a project. Buying it online would be more convenient. Are there any websites that would ship paraffin to you?
Asked by Linda L - Mon Nov 19 20:27:40 2007 - Other - Home & Garden - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Go to and search for paraffin. You can buy a 1 lb box for $3.69. Good luck with your project.
Answered by Lee S - Mon Nov 19 21:05:04 2007
Q. I need to buy paraffin food wax for a project. Buying it online would be more convenient. Are there any websites that would ship paraffin to you?
Asked by Linda L - Mon Nov 19 20:27:40 2007 - Other - Home & Garden - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Go to and search for paraffin. You can buy a 1 lb box for $3.69. Good luck with your project.
Answered by Lee S - Mon Nov 19 21:05:04 2007
Where can I find Paraffin Wax in New York City?
Q. I need to pick up a few blocks of paraffin wax in Manhattan. Does anyone has specific stores that would carry it?
Asked by mirestellanyc - Sun Dec 21 21:21:06 2008 - New York City - 2 Answers - Comments
A. do they have any true value hardware stores in your area. or is there like a family owned hardware store in your area. they would have this.
Answered by Michael M - Mon Dec 22 11:36:21 2008
Q. I need to pick up a few blocks of paraffin wax in Manhattan. Does anyone has specific stores that would carry it?
Asked by mirestellanyc - Sun Dec 21 21:21:06 2008 - New York City - 2 Answers - Comments
A. do they have any true value hardware stores in your area. or is there like a family owned hardware store in your area. they would have this.
Answered by Michael M - Mon Dec 22 11:36:21 2008
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