lisinka1 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hello Everyone! I tried making candles a few years back but I really prefer to enjoy other candle makers' candles.My question is this. I purchased several jelly jar candles from a maker that uses a parrafin & soy wax blend. Some of the candles that I've received had FO seeping out of the top. The first time I lit a candle like this my candle looked like I was making cherries jubilee (the whole thing, including the wax itself, became engrossed in a large flame). The second time I wiped off the excess wax and it was fine. My concern is the safey of the candle. Even after I wipe off the excess wax, is it safe to burn? If I turn it into a tart, is it safe to burn? In addition, another candle looked like there was a large amount of FO on the bottom of the jar. Is this safe?I thank you in advance for your replies! Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 No those candles are not safe they used way to much FO for the wax or didn't mix it well so the FO has seep out of the wax. If you melt them back downand put them in an electric tart warmer you should be okay. That much extra FO I would not trust in a tea light warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisinka1 Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 The first time I lit a candle like this my candle looked like I was making cherries jubilee (the whole thing, including the wax itself, became engrossed in a large flame).It may not be safe but it sounds cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisinka1 Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 It did look cool but was pretty scary until I extinguished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 The only safe thing about those is that it's a safe bet the maker will eventually get sued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfan1220 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I am getting ready to make my wax melters our of the Presto Kitchen Kettles and I have a question. Can I use 1/2" spigots instead of 3/8"?Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I am getting ready to make my wax melters our of the Presto Kitchen Kettles and I have a question. Can I use 1/2" spigots instead of 3/8"?Thanks!!Welcome to the board You'll get more responses if you start your own new thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Personally I would return them and ask for my money back. Not that you can't find some kind of use, but if I'm going to spend my hard earned money, I expect the product to not be a flame ball :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Also I think its very important for you to tell the person what happened to the candles when you lit them. So he/she can get a heads up that he/she is making dangerous candles.Mindy :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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