Using packing tape 2 stop dripping

This idea may have been around for a long time, but it just occurred to me. This orange candle had a particular problem of dripping because of all the stuff packed in around the edges to create a nice visual effect. Some packing tape was wrapped around the outside of the candle to hold the wax when holes melted through. Not sure how this is going to work out as the candle burns down. Probably just trim the tape off around the top.



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