This video is technically an infomercial for historical re-enacting sutler JAS Townsend and Son, Inc but the gear being shown is widely available. I do urge readers to check out Jas Townsend though for some high quality old time products.

Candle molds can be had fairly cheap ( I do recommend the JAS Townsend molds, they are expensive comparatively but very durable) and you can get good deals on standard candle wax and beeswax on Amazon. I also found a great deal on wicks there.

I’ve always been amused by the amount of survivalists who believe the lights will go out forever – so they look for solar generators to power their lights. Candles, a root cellar and an old fashioned ice box seem to be the real solution to threats to our grid. Making candles in such a situation will be a necessity and a lucrative business. With rising energy prices the grid won’t need to collapse for people to begin buying candles again. The video below has some great information on how to make the process easy, safe and painless so enjoy: