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Thank you Brenda!

Stupid question, but... To get a correct diameter measurement for my jelly jars, do you measure from the outside lip or the inside of the lip? I borrowed my hubby's calipers so I can get an accurate measurement :lipsrseal

Haha, ok, now we're on the same page!

Thanks for the input Tootie! I didn't want to buy any containers that were expensive in case I found out candlemaking wasn't for me, so I bought a small case of jelly jars at wally world. They'll be perfect for testing, because I highly doubt i'll get it done right the first time! I have a feeling my first attempt will be a beautiful disaster As for double wicking, we'll see how single wicking goes! I'm kinda like you, I don't have patience for certain things

haha, I know exactly what you're talkin' about CB. I tend to get ahead of myself a lot. Heck I haven't even poured my first jelly jar yet! You should see how many spreadsheets I have made up already I think I'll take your advice and slow down a bit I'm just super excited to get started! eb, Are you talking height/width or diameter of the jar? When I said 4"x4" I meant height/width. *sheepish grin* My jelly jars are about 2.5" in diameter so I don't think I'll need to double wick...hopefully not anyway! Thanks guys!

Oh my goodness those are absolutely gorgeous! You did a fantastic job! I hope they do well for you!

Woman on a roll! Look at the ice! How on earth do you do it!?

How cool! The leaves are a fantastic touch!

I don't mean to bump my own thread, but I'm really considering using another container since not many have used the Tureen with the 4630 and from the posts I've read they can be rather frustrating to work with. I've found a 12oz Flaired Square container at CS I like and I guess the same question goes with this container. Has anyone used it? Is it easy to wick? Do you like it? It's 4" x 4"...bigger than a votive right? Sorry for all the questions! I really want to find a container and stick with it, but I want to make sure I can use it and like Thanks for your help everyone!

Oh wow! Those are gorgeous! I love the colors! I'd love to be able to do that someday

Thanks for the welcome Candybee! I've seen quite a few posts on here where people have used them for wickless. As much as I love the jar, I may have to find something else if it's too difficult to properly wick them (especially when I'm just starting out) Thanks for your input!

Hi Everyone! I'm a complete and total newb (and proud to say it!) when it comes to candlemaking. I have yet to make my first batch (I'm still awaiting dyes). I picked out the 4630 container wax to start out with and bought some 8oz Jelly jars from Wally World to test with. After I make my test batch and get a couple recipies ironed out, I'm going to buy some prettier jars to give as gifts, ect. I completely fell in love with the 8oz Tureen jar. But alas, as I read through past posts on the forum, I've found that the Tureen is a difficult jar to work with. However, I love the jar too much to just plain give up on it quite yet. My question is, has anyone mastered this jar using the 4630? Did you single or double wick? I'm not sure what the diameter of the jar is of yet, so I haven't picked out a wick to use with it yet. Which did you end up using? Also, any advice you can give me concerning the Tureen would be great. Thanks all! ~Lindsay