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School: Faithlegg (B.), Portláirge (roll number 11614)

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Peter Lyons
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    Old Crafts 2
    Candle-making
    Written by
    Edward Duffin (Pupil)
    Cheekpoint
    Co. Waterford
    Material from
    Various people
    Candle-making was very common in the town-land of Cheekpoint about one hundred years ago. But now the craft died out except for a few of the very old people. It is said that nearly in every house the home-made candle was to be seen.
    A big log of wood is got first. Then it is put to dry near the fire for a couple of days. When all the sap is dried out it is bored with a hot iron. Then tallow is poured into the candle-holes, and wicks made of hemp with weights on their ends are dropped through the centre of each candle. For about twenty minutes the candles are left to set. When they are taken out all are fit for use.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward Duffin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford