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Brewer Rich

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    candles
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    Denver, Colorado
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    Student/ Maintenance Associate
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    I also brew my own beer and love doing things with my hands

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  1. I'm going to attempt a layerd pillar poured with the mold at different angles.
  2. I could use the LX20. I can change out the wick easily.
  3. I decided to try pouring a pillar this morning. It was made with IGI 4625 and Bayberry FO (16 oz. wax to 1 oz. FO) and it is 3" X 3". . It was made in three pours with one drop of blue added to the wax in the melting pot for each pour. I am trying an LX-18 wick. I used an aluminum mold with a wick pin. I can't believe how easy the candle slipped out of the mold! It took no effort at all.
  4. I've been homebrewing beer for about 17 years now. Although not lately due to not having the space. I went crazy with that hobby and I hope I don't do the same with candles! What beers do you like?

  5. Am I correct in saying that the base of the wick pin in votives is located at the bottom of the candle?
  6. If the wick pin is placed inside the mold will the wax get under it? I would think that would cause excess wax on the top of the candle. Thanks! Cheers, Rich
  7. I am a big fan of Beer and I think making your own is great. I also am a huge fan of Colorado.

  8. I purchased a 3 X 6 1/2 inch seamless mold. I've also ordered a wick pin. I think I know what everyone is saying about using the pin but I have a feeling I'll have to figure it out once I have everything in hand.
  9. MANY years ago I had a candle making kit with which I made a bunch of candles using crayons for color. I doubt that the candles burnt correctly but it sure was a blast trying the different colors! To me the candles looked great but I was a kid and didn't know any better.
  10. The containers are 6.5oz classic jars from Lone Star. Sorry I don't have a photo but the shrinkage happens from the outer edge to the wick. The level of the candle is about 1/8 inch lower at the wick than at the edge. A second pour tops them off and they look good but I wonder why this is happening.
  11. I have made a few batches of container candles using my beginner's kit purchased from Lone Star. The kit comes with IGI 4636 which is described as a single pour wax. Every batch I've made so far has required a second pour to account for shrinkage. I melt the wax to 180° and then add color dye and FO. I remove the melting pot from the double boiler, stir the mixture for 3 minutes, and pour the candles. I've also tried to cool the wax to 150° before pouring with the same result. What am I doing wrong?
  12. I did a search on these and found them at Peak. I would also like to try them. Looks like they will make very nice candles. Cheers, Rich
  13. Thanks everyone! I think I'll try the seamless with a wick pin.
  14. I would like to explore piller candles and I have a question concerning molds. I am looking at Peak and they offer two types of molds. One is metal and has a base. The other type is a seamless aluminum mold. Is one of these molds better than the other? I would think the seamless molds would produce a smoother candle. I'll probably do round pillers at first as I think they might be easier to release. Cheers, Rich
  15. Thank you! I'll turn the oven off at 115°F. I use glue dots that came with the kit but I can also use a hot glue gun or try High Temp Silicon gasket sealer. Cheers, Rich
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