Elk

Hey! I am going to make some fall candles for my friends and families and have these really cool status jars that I want to tell them can be used as drinking glasses after melting the candle. My intention was to use hot glue to hold the wick in place but is it easy to clean out after the candle is finished so that they can use it for drinks?

Happy Halloween all! I was curious where you guys purchased your warmers to sell? Every vendor I have looked at has reasonable prices, but when adding in shipping its around $20+ and at that point it isn't likely to make any profit off of selling them. Any suggestions?

Thank you guys!

So soy is not as good in tarts?

I am brand new and very interested in making clamshells. I am seeing that most people here are using blends. I have been using 464 for my candles and love it, but I was curious if anyone uses it for warmers as well? Or should I order something else to blend into it? Any input is helpful!

How is the Snow Witch? I have been curious about that one!

I am very fortunate to have Golden Brands in my city, so I can pick up my 464 directly from the manufacturer. It is about 6 blocks from my house!

Do any of you guys actually use square? Do customers like it? Or do they feel like it may be risky to use like a scam or something?

Thank you guys so much! And trapp, one of those companies carries the jar I like at a cheaper price! Elk

Hi! I have a few of general questions regarding making candles. The first is how do you guys measure an accurate amount of wax for each cadle to melt? Say I am going to make two 14 ounce candles. Do you melt 28 ounces of wax? Or do you melt like 24 leaving around 2 ounces for the fragrance? Also, how do you reserve your wax for the second pour? Just leave it in the pouring pitcher then reheat it? Along with that question, does reheating the wax change it? Will the color or throw change? I read that you can pour extra wax you have into disposable cups, that was you can just tear them away and remelt the wax. If you were going to do that and save it for the next time you make that same type of wax, would it change over time since it would cure? Should you not add it to a fresh batch? Last question this round! How do you guys clean your equipment, such as the inside of the pouring pitcher? Just with soap and water? Are you not scared of the wax getting into the drain and clogging it up? Do you wipe it out with a paper towel first before cleaning it? Even if so, there would be some wax residue that could get stuck in the drain, right? Sorry for having so many questions. I am the type of person who likes to do a lot of research before delving into a new hobby. Thanks for your help guys! Elk

Hey everyone! I am new to candlemaking and was curious where most of you get your jars? I am looking for something cool and unique to make as christmas presents this year. I found some i really liked but they are quite expensive, especially with shipping. Here is what I like, any ideas of where else I could look? http://www.candlecocoon.com/product_p/jar_16oz_black_handle.htm Thanks guys! Elk