The Candlemaker

"Der licht macher" means light maker or candlemaker, who used beeswax or bayberry wax for his candles. Professional candlemakers were usually found in large towns and cities. The candlemaker hung a wick, with a small weight at the bottom, from a piece of wire which held five or six wicks. The wires were dipped in a kettle filled with hot wax. The candles had to cool after each dipping. Because of the cost of the wax and the amount of time required, professionally dipped candles were expensive.

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