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I keep the embeds suspended and put them in the oven at 170 degrees for a few hours. Almost all bubles will disappear but just keep an eye on it. I accidently left one in overnight and ALL the bubbles were gone. I don't suggest doing that though!

Thanks Vicky!

I bought Ocean Breeze and Sea Spray from RE and they both remind me very much of the beach!

OK, I know this is an older thread but I made my first one last night. Needs some work but I still like the way it turned out!

Chris

Thanks!

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the response, but I was actually referring to the crimps folks use on gel candle wicks to prevent the flame from reaching the sand or whatever the base may be and now after re-reading my message, probably should have said metal jewelry beads instead of crimps. I bought my wicks already pre-made but am just tyring to figure out what size bead to put on them to stop the flame. I'm gonna guess here and say I should probably take a wick with me to Michaels and measure it that way? Thanks again!

Chris

I have read thru the forums looking for this answer but did not find it anywhere. I'm hoping someone can help me. I read that a lot of you use metal jewelry crimps for your wicks, but how in the world do you determine what size to get? I'm using 60-44-18Z wicks. I realize the first number is the wick size but how do you get the right crimp for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Chris

How do you find out how much you can make without having a business license?

Hope it's OK to give this one a try, awesome idea!

Chris

Wlecome! This place is full of information and really nice folks willing to help us "newbies" out!

That's what I was thinking but was just curious if anyone else had seen this. Thanks much!

My SIL asked if I could maker her some candles for the table center pieces for her wedding. She came over yesterday and helped with the design and such. Here's what we came up with. The theme is Love & Direction so they wanted compasses and hearts. They also have a dog, hence the hanging dog tags. Thanks!

Chris

Hi Everyone,

I am making some gel candles for a wedding and after I cut the thread holding the embeds in place, noticed there were some bumps on the top of the candle. I can't say I've noticed these before so I was wondering if they will go away or is there something I can do to make them go away. I've attached a picture.

Thanks!

Chris

Boy was I over thinking things! Our name is H&N Gel Creations so I am thinking of offering gel candles, gel decor and gel collectibles (it's a football thing), with only putting wicks in the "candles". We'll see what happens!

I hope to be making a college football theme gel candle. Already did tests on some hard plastic mini helmets and goal posts, just waiting for the crystal football to come in! this one will be for myself and will never get heated up as long as I am alive! :smiley2:

Chris

If you're talking about a wickless gel candle with embeds that you heat up, say on a warmer, there is a chance that when the gel liquifies again, the embeds will move. If a seascape, the fish will sink to the bottom.

I was talking more along the lines of totally calling it something else and it not getting heated up until, well, a long time! You know, making them for decoration only. Thanks!

Chris

Let us know how that works for you! Only joking around, but I had to!

Still working on it! : )

It's fine. Ask away.

I hadn't put a glass inside any seascape gel type candles so I know nothing there either. Was just sorta tossing ideas out to you.

Thanks much!

Please don't take this wrong, but I know you're anxious to get into making the items, but you really should do some searching thru the threads. There's lots of info on the questions you're asking, and there's even a tutorial on these forever candles. HTH :tiptoe:

Bernadette, I appreciate the response and trust me, I didn't take it the wrong way. I have actually done a bit of searching on them here but didn't find what I was looking for in regards to the gel candles. Guess I need to search harder! Thanks!

Chris

Thanks! I apologize for all the dumb questions, but I am still relatively new at this. Hope you all undestand!

Chris

What type of glassware do you use to make a Forever Candle with gel? Any ideas? Thanks!

Chris

I actually meant to say, what type is used for the inner glass. Sorry!

What type of glassware do you use to make a Forever Candle with gel? Any ideas? Thanks!

Chris

I'm going to have to invent a new word! :smiley2: Thanks!

Chris

Something like..........

GWICC-D (Gel Wax In Candle Container - Decorative)

DeCanWoW (Decorative Candle Without Wick)

Sorry, that's what I thought you meant. Yours don't have any wicks at all, just gel & embeds? Jeanie353 did Gel so I'm sure she'll be able to give you an answer. Or another of the experts.

I haven't made any without wicks.YET. But am thinking about it since most gel candles are pretty, I would hate to see them burn and the gel all melt. Then all that's left is the embeds. Just an idea, nothing set in stone. I am going to be making a College Football one soon for myself that will have a wick but I will never burn. Will post pics once I'm finished. Thanks!

I'm going to have to invent a new word! :smiley2: Thanks!

Chris