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Post by ellewood on Sept 20, 2017 15:00:38 GMT
I'm feeling very pioneer woman lately and decided to try my hand at making my own container candles. I'm using recycled bath and body works candle containers. I got some cooking supplies at goodwill and ordered the soy wax and scent from candle science (shipped within an hour and answered my questions right away! great company!). Anyone have any advice/tips and tricks for when my order gets here and I start this new adventure?
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MorningPerson
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Post by MorningPerson on Sept 20, 2017 15:09:38 GMT
I'm feeling very pioneer woman lately and decided to try my hand at making my own container candles. I'm using recycled bath and body works candle containers. I got some cooking supplies at goodwill and ordered the soy wax and scent from candle science (shipped within an hour and answered my questions right away! great company!). Anyone have any advice/tips and tricks for when my order gets here and I start this new adventure? Sounds like a fun hobby! I don't have any experience with making candles, but I have tried repurposing candle jars for various uses - be careful with that part. I've had jars crack or shatter unexpectedly, with nothing hot involved. Pouring hot wax in will put even more stress on the jars, and B&BW jars seem especially on the thinner side. I wonder if you might find a source for reasonably priced, safer jars. SaveSave |
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Post by ellewood on Sept 20, 2017 15:20:09 GMT
Thanks! I did pour boiling water in them to clean them and it didn't break but you've got a good point, I may have compromised the glass even more by doing that!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Sept 20, 2017 15:27:32 GMT
My sister made me a ton of beeswax candles a long time ago. It's a really neat hobby!
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Sept 20, 2017 16:42:57 GMT
Back in my high school days in art class every single year for Christmas we made candles and poured the wax into cleaned out Pringles cans. I am not sure but I was thinking that Yankee Candle Outlet stores sold empty candle jars.
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Post by Fidget on Sept 20, 2017 16:44:37 GMT
My co-worker makes candles, she goes to thrift stores and buys old teacups, small glasses, even martini type glasses. Never had a problem with any of them cracking, she has made some awesome candles. When the teacups have the saucers too, she uses a glue gun to attach the saucer to the teacup. She sells them at Christmas time in a small boutique. Have fun!
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Post by papersilly on Sept 20, 2017 17:29:34 GMT
the teacup is a cute idea. it can certainly withstand very lot liquid.
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Post by craftykitten on Sept 20, 2017 19:30:12 GMT
Different waxes need different thickness of wick. Don't burn yourself!
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Post by lovestocreate on Sept 21, 2017 6:36:40 GMT
I love making candles! I've been doing it for about 15 years now. Get ready for an addicting hobby! Bitter Creek Candle Supply is my go-to site for supplies. Also, this site is great for information: www.candlecauldron.com/As mentioned, different wicks are needed depending on what type of wax you're using, the size of your jar, etc. Also, different waxes hold different percentages of fragrance oil. My hands down favorite wax for container candles is IGI6006. A tip that took me a while to learn is to preheat your containers in a low temp oven before pouring in the wax. This helps the wax adhere to the jar without getting bubbles/gaps between the wax and container. The low temp oven is also great for cleaning out jars. Just put them upside down on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. The wax will slowly melt into the paper towels and you can wipe the remaining wax out with a clean paper towel. Have fun! |
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Post by nlwilkins on Sept 21, 2017 8:15:15 GMT
My husband goes to thrift stores and gets the old candles and wax items to re-purpose into new candles. It is less expensive than buying new wax. He does not put the wick in before pouring the wax, but instead waits for the wax to solidify and then drills a hole into the wax for the wick. He likes it better that way and can then be sure the wick is straight in the candle.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 12:02:28 GMT
I bought a book about candle making years ago and you've inspired me to get it out! 💕
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