Brewer Rich

I'm going to attempt a layerd pillar poured with the mold at different angles.

Looks great! I use that wax and use the LX18 for a lot of fo. However, when you're testing try a 20 with it. I've started using 20 more than 18 lately.

I could use the LX20. I can change out the wick easily.

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.

It can. Sometimes this is a problem; usually not. In the case of votives, the wick pin is always used inside the mold. HTH

Am I correct in saying that the base of the wick pin in votives is located at the bottom of the candle?

Oh - if your mold has a hole and you choose to use the wick pin on the inside and not on the outside (where the pin threads through the hole), a dab of mold putty and a crisscross of the shiny metal ducting tape (NOT duct tape - the real metal, shiny stuff) will seal the hold quite nicely.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Thanks everyone! I think I'll try the seamless with a wick pin.

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

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

I purchased a container candle kit from Lone Star. I have been following the instructions so far but I have a question about gluing the wicks into the containers.

Is it possible to glue the wicks in before the containers are pre-heated in the oven? The directions say to remove the containers from the oven and then install the wicks. My concern is that the containers cool too much while the wicks are being installed. My oven only goes down to 170 degrees. I'm wondering if that might be too warm for the wax on the wick.

Cheers,

Rich

I've been browsing this site for a few days and decided to post. I am new tocandle making and I feel a bit overwhelmed. I actually received a kit about 40years ago and everything has changed so much. There is so much more to candlemaking than I ever thought possible. I'm trying to wrap my mind around thewhole thing but so far my head is spinning.

I would first like to learn more about wicks. I've searched through thissite as well as supply web sites. I have learned a bit but I have a long way togo. Is there a resource that can demystify wicks? With all of the types,manufactures, and numbers, I don't have a clue how to select a wick.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks!

Rich