Pupils of the Mlyna Gymnasium of the Zhydachiv City Council give their free time to the defenders — they make trench candles for our soldiers.
Such candles are a source not only of light, but also of heat. They are not afraid of moisture and wind, the flame can reach 30 centimeters, and the burning process lasts from 1.5 to 5 hours, the children say.
Such candles can easily illuminate a basement or a trench. High school students make such products from used tin cans, cardboard and wax.
The process of making a candle consists of several stages and requires attention. First, you need to prepare the base for candles – tins. Next, cut the cardboard into separate strips, the size of which depends on the size of the can. At the same time, it is worth preparing wax or paraffin, melting it on fire to fill the pre-made candle.
Trench candles come in different sizes and perform different functions at the front. The smallest ones burn for about 1.5-2 hours. They can easily be taken with you in your pocket in case of need. Medium ones will burn for an average of 4 hours. They will easily help you heat food or water to make tea. And the largest candles burn from 6 to 8 hours, depending on the size of the can. Thanks to them, you can not only heat, but also cook food. Cans from canned foods such as corn, peas or pineapples are best. You can also use baby food containers.