Everito Bandito

I'd make my own. It may take some time to perfect them, but it shouldn't take forever. Then, I wouldn't be dependent on someone else to keep me supplied and I'd know what my votives had in them.

I think that they blow streams of hot wax through nozzels as a sort of spray. The hot wax spray is blown upwards into cold air whichs produces tiny flakes and/or beads. The flakes or beads are then compressed into molds thus creating a candle. In which case, the amount of pressure applied to the wax flakes (or lack thereof) is what allows less or more air to be in the finished product.

Tighter compression = less air. Less compression = more air.

Just a thought...

I've heard a couple people mention that they microwave their wax to melt it. Is it safe? How long would it take to melt a 1lb block of parrafin wax? The idea of melting it in the microwave sounds dangerous - so I'm curious about people's experiences with it.

Do yourself a favor and get a "Presto Kitchen Kettle" from walmart for around 23 bucks. If you are planning on making candles for a hobby, that's a great melter to start with..also a thermometer is a must item. Whatever method you choose to melt your wax with, you still need to be able to keep up with the wax's temperature.

The advantage of the presto pot is that it has a variable temperature dial for heat setting and it's much easier to maintian a constant temperaure with such a device...:smiley2:

I have looked EVERYWHERE for insurance. My insurance agent finally called me and told me she could not find me the insurance that I needed. Not one insurance company that I called was able to find me coverage. I told my agent about the insurance offered through the soap guild and she said I should consider that coverage. I am hoping after the first of the year I can come up with the premium for the coverage. Looks like I'm going to have to make a few bars of soap though so I'll be able to get the insurance.:undecided

I don't think you have to have soap if you get the insurance through, the Handmade Beauty Network. I think it's the same basic policy.

I could drink that, be careful where you put it down.. ...Looks Great!

The size and kind of plug would be helpful to know. Even then, I may be of no help, but as it stands right now the question isn't really answerable,(<is that a word..lol) is it?

Looking Good! - Variety is the spice of life...:smiley2:

Way To Break a Record...:highfive: and your both looks great - downright cozy - I buy from there...:smiley2:

Hasn't happened to me yet, but I think water boils at 212 degrees...I hate to say to try to boil it off, but what other choices do you have. Matbe someone with much more experience will have a much better answer..:undecided

Very nice candles, and I like the decorations and your labels..:smiley2: Well done!

5 to 10 degrees above the wax's melting temp.

here is what i have so far..i melted 1# of wax in the kettle, it seemed to me the heat was quick..i never got it regulated at 175..so i read the instruct. that came with wax from micheals..it said for metal molds ideal range was 200-225.. i got it regulated to 190 then added fo,stirred slowly, then added dye..stirred slowly..heated measuring cup..and molds..watched temp...stayed at 195...decided to pour...and now waiting on congeal..to put in wicks..now..on the repour which is suppose to be atleast 10 degrees hotter..i should go up to like 205? wicks went in well...color is just right for mulberry...i am so excited...

I personally wouldn't go any hotter with the repour. But it's probably already been done. I try pouring at around 175 and repour several hours later at 175-180.

So how did they come out?....

What a night, I'll bet she was grinning from ear to ear and I know that you are. WTG!..:smiley2:

Those are very nice, they should be a big hit!..:smiley2: Sure does look like a lot of work.

http://www.candleicious.co.uk/store/store.php?crn=216

I found that site on this site..hope it may help:

http://www.craft-fair.co.uk/suppliers.cfm?SubCatno=144&category=Candle%20Making

Have fun! It really doesn't matter that the fo doesn't match the color, these are your own special firsts.. My first votives didn't look so great but that didn't matter either.. They burned ok.

Since you have a presto, after you are done, you can barely heat the leftover wax until you have a thin film of liquid underneath. Take the solid out and store it in a ziplock bag or an empty jar or between two pieces of wax paper or whatever else suits you. Wipe out the last bit with a paper towel.

Have fun!...:smiley2:

Eeks that link you provided in the other thread (www.soycandle.com) sells the 415 for almost twice as much as the EZ Soy. I wonder if it really is the same. I'll google the suggestions in this thread, hopefully they will be a little cheaper!

Thanks for the help!

35.50 for 50 lbs of 415 at soycandle.com = .71 pp if you buy a 50lb. case.

37.00 for 50 lbs. of E-Z soy at BCS

BCN isn't currently listing a price that I can see.

What was the price when it was on sale?

Which folks? Is that the right link?

Everito, I am confused by your link.

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Jan

Sorry I had the wrong link..I usually check but forgot this time..sick with a little fever today..going for a heart cath tomorrow..= a senior moment ....I went back and changed the link on my first post as well...HTH..:smiley2:

Here's the right one:

http://www.soycandle.com/

Yeah I ordered some EZ Soy early November, received it a few days later, then I read the newsletter. I didn't even get the discount on the EZ Soy because I wasn't paying attention! I should have enough for the Holiday Season though so I should be thankful for that at least! I may place another order when they get some in however, but I bet it'll be hard to actually get my hands on some since it seems like everybody wants some!

Are there any 415 suppliers closer to Wisconsin?

Kelly

Not sure exactly how far you are from these folks, but they were able to ship 50 lbs over 500 miles to me, a couple of months ago for $15.90 I thought that was pretty reasonable. Give them a call and find out - it's a toll free # at the bottom of the page and they do carry the 415.

Sorry about the wrong link: Here's the correct one..:smiley2:

http://www.soycandle.com/

If, by any slight chance that you should fall out of love, I know where a good foster home is for it...:smiley2:

Wow Susan, 5 wick tabs...lol..what a deal... I never would have thought that. No doubt, people can and do burn candles under some strange conditons.

(For container candles)

Basically, I'm testing to see if my candle burns well. That it doesn't smoke/soot, that it consumes all... or the vast majority of the wax, that the jar doesn't get overly hot during the burn. That the wick doesn't drown out and/or that the flame doesn't dance excessively. That the wick stays put in the final stages of the burn. That the candle doesn't burn too, fast...etc.

That the scent throws well, both cold and hot.

I'm probably left out something. I'm on my first cup of coffee...:smiley2:

Very Nice! They almost look soft and fluffy...:smiley2: ...beautiful.