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I need to know how to get my glaze on the bottom of my hand carved candles after they dry flat and even.
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Thank you very much for the very kind words. I do try my best. I have not been doing this long.
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have been pouring my wax as slow as I possibly can. Heating my container slightly with my heat gun. Turned up my room temperature to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. My wax temperature is now setting at 185 degrees Fahrenheit. I tried tapping on the sides at the containers to get rid of bubbles. Ask for Mico or Vyear ave no no clue what that is and have never used it before. 'm not having any with bubbles when I dip. I think I may have figured out my glaze problem. I am now dipping my candle into clear paraffin wax right before I dip into my glaze that does seem to be helping.
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I have been pouring my wax as slow as I possibly can. Heating my container slightly with my heat gun. Turned up my room temperature to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. My wax temperature is now setting at 185 degrees Fahrenheit. I tried tapping on the sides at the containers to get rid of bubbles. Ask for Mico or Vyear ave no no clue what that is and have never used it before.
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Heating the container and or pillar with my heat gun on low. Hey I'm also pouring mylax as slow as I possibly can without splashing.As for Mico or vybar I have no clue what that is never used it.
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Here I Go Again! I've moved my candle carving into another room. And now I cannot seem to get the bubbles the little ones that seem to form when my molds are forming everytime I pull one out it is full of little bitty bubbles. What can I do to get rid of them? I've tried raising my wax temperature I tried raising my room temperature heating my molds nothing seems to work! Suggestions
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I love carving candles also I thought it would be a lot harder than what it was. I'm hoping to make it a job I can work from the house with. Really don't want a huge business. I still got to figure out my glaze. Figure out Packaging and how to sell them and which sites to sell them on. Also need to know if I need a business license not quite sure. Not sure if I need to take out taxes pay taxes or any of that. Looking forward to doing my first craft show not quite sure how to get started in that either LOL I got a lot to learn LOL Yeah I noticed everybody that I've talked to so far on this site has been very nice and helpful. I'm really glad to have the opportunity to talk to people that do the same craft I do. And are not afraid of sharing. Thank you for being willing to share?
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20 years wow. You must be doing really well . Good for you. I haven't even really got started yet but I hope to do just as good make a little extra money on the side maybe enough to get me out of working in a flooring Mill LOL
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Seems like I'm always test test test testing. Thank you for your input?
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My bucket is not quite as big as 5 gallons but yes I dip it like I would the wax I let it hang let the excess drip. But I've noticed most of the time the gloss will drip off the candle and won't stick in places very aggravating. I figured it cuz it was water base and the candles are wax. Wax and water really don't mix. I was afraid of adding water for I'm a make the problem worse. I had a friend to suggest warming the glaze but that really didn't work either it just made my candles soft where they would not hold their shape. I thought maybe there was a trick to it or maybe I'm using the wrong great gloss. I read on Pinterest and other places where a glaze was used but I did not know if there was any difference between the two and still can't find any difference between the two both water-based although there is a girl off you can spray on but you have to do that outside in a well vented area I don't have that option I've seen to figure out how to get my candles to burn the way I need them to without a well just by getting the right wick but if not burnt in the right amount of time each time they don't burn evenly it will cause some part of the candle to burn wider then other parts of it that's why I have a strict burning method to my candles. If instructions are followed there is no problem with them. You're going to but your idea sounds great too maybe even easier. As for selling them I really haven't gotten to that point yet but I have a lot of people telling me I have a talent and they think I should at least try but I do not really want to sell them without knowing the right while you doing it I have no clue on how to start a business or even how to sell my candles the right way so if I don't get in trouble by the law. LOL
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And yes they are very beautiful when the glow shows through
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They do tunnel down the middle. I suggest stop burning them after they tunnel now 3 inches cut the wick and insert another handle so you think he be outside artwork longer
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I am new at doing this. I have a lot to figure out yet but I just love doing it. Will be very grateful for any help or suggestions anyone can give. Maybe soon when I've got it all worked out. I will be able to sell them I need to come up with a decent business name and figure out how to get a business started after I figure out the difficulties that I do have with my candle.
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Thank you so much for the kind words I do my best. A lot of people tell me they are too pretty to burn but that's what they are made for if you burn them down 3 inches you can replace another candle inside and burn it and get the same effect they never have to lose the gorgeous art on the outside.
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